Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 72
Number of Ayah – 28
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 29 Ayah 1-28
Starting Page Number – 572th Page
Summary of Surah Al-Jinn
Surah Al-Jinn, the 72nd surah of the Quran, addresses the topic of jinn (invisible beings created by Allah) and their interaction with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Jinn” (the Jinn) in the surah. It consists of 28 verses.
The surah begins by highlighting that the Quran is a revelation from Allah, and it is meant for both humans and jinn. It describes how a group of jinn happened to listen to the recitation of the Quran and were deeply moved by its message.
The jinn acknowledged the truthfulness and wisdom of the Quran, recognizing that it surpasses anything they had previously encountered. They believed in Allah as their Lord and pledged to follow the guidance of Islam.
Surah Al-Jinn addresses the misguided beliefs and practices of the jinn prior to their encounter with the Quran. It reveals that they used to ascribe partners to Allah and engage in falsehood. The surah emphasizes the importance of monotheism and the worship of Allah alone.
The surah highlights the limitations and vulnerabilities of the jinn, despite their supernatural abilities. It asserts that they cannot overpower or deceive Allah, and they are accountable for their actions.
Surah Al-Jinn affirms the authority and knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a chosen messenger of Allah. It narrates how the jinn sought guidance from the Prophet and how he conveyed the message of Islam to them.
The surah concludes by emphasizing that those who believe in Allah and follow His guidance will receive blessings and rewards, while those who turn away from the truth will face punishment and loss.
In summary, Surah Al-Jinn addresses the topic of jinn and their encounter with the Quran. It highlights the importance of monotheism, the acknowledgement of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a messenger, and the accountability of the jinn for their actions. The surah serves as a reminder of the universal nature of the Quran and the need for all beings, including jinn, to submit to Allah and follow His guidance.
Read English Transliteration of Surah Al-Jinn
1. Qul oohiya ilaiya annna hustama’a nafarum minal jinni faqaalooo innaa sami’naa quraanan ajaba
2. Yahdeee ilar rushdi fa aamannaa bihee wa lan nushrika bi rabbinaaa ‘ahada
3. Wa annahoo Ta’aalaa jaddu Rabbinaa mat’takhaza saahibatanw wa laa walada
4. Wa annahoo kaana yaqoolu safeehunaa ‘al allahi shatata
5. Wa annaa zanannaaa al lan taqoolal insu wal jinnu ‘al allahi kaziba
6. Wa annahoo kaana rijaalun minal insi ya’oozoona bi rijaalin minal jinni fa zaadoohum rahaqa
7. Wa annahum zannoo kamaa zanantum al lany yab’asal laahu ‘ahada
8. Wa annaa lamasnas samaaa’a fa wajadnaahaa muli’at harasan shadeedanw wa shuhuba
9. Wa annaa kunnaa naq’udu minhaa maqaa’ida lis’sam’i famany yastami’il ‘aana yajid lahoo shihaabar rasada
10. Wa annaa laa nadreee asharrun ureeda biman fil ardi ‘am ‘araada bihim rabbuhum rashada
11. Wa annaa minnas saalihoona wa minnaa doona zaalika kunnaa taraaa’iqa qidada
12. Wa annaa zanan naaa al lan nu’jizal laaha fil ardi wa lan nu’jizahoo haraba
13. Wa annaa lammaa sami’nal hudaaa aamannaa bihee famany yu’min bi rabbihee falaa yakhaafu bakhsanw wa laa rahaqa
14. Wa annaa minnal muslimoona wa minnal qaasitoona faman aslama fa ulaaa’ika taharraw rashada
15. Wa ammal qaasitoona fa kaanoo li jahannama hataba
16. Wa alla wis taqaamoo ‘alat tareeqati la asqaynaahum maa’an ghadaqa
17. Linaftinahum feeh; wa many yu’rid ‘an zikri rabbihee yasluk hu ‘azaaban sa’ada
18. Wa annal masaajida lil laahi falaa tad’oo ma’al laahi ‘ahada
19. Wa annahoo lammaa qaama ‘abdul laahi yad’oohu kaadoo yakoonoona ‘alaihi libada
20. Qul innamaaa ad’oo rabbee wa laaa ushriku biheee ‘ahada
21. Qul innee laaa amliku lakum darranw wa laa rashada
22. Qul innee lany yujeeranee minal laahi ‘ahadunw, wa lan ajida min doonihee multahada
23. Illaa balaagham minal laahi wa risaalaatih; wa many ya’sil laaha wa rasoolahoo fa inna lahoo naara jahannama khaalideena feehaaa ‘abada
24. Hattaaa izaa ra aw maa yoo’adoona fasaya’lamoona man ad’afu naasiranw wa aqallu ‘adada
25. Qul in adreee a qareebum maa too’adoona am yaj’alu lahoo rabbeee ‘amada
26. Aalimul ghaibi falaa yuzhiru alaa ghaibiheee ‘ahada
27. Illaa manir tadaa mir rasoolin fa innahoo yasluku min baini yadaihi wa min khalfihee rasada
28. Liya’lama an qad ablaghoo risaalaati rabbihim wa ahaata bi maa ladaihim wa ahsaa kulla shai’in ‘adada