Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 63
Number of Ayah – 11
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 28 Ayah 1-11
Starting Page Number – 554th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Munafiqun
Surah Al-Munafiqun, the 63rd surah of the Quran, addresses the issue of hypocrisy and warns against its detrimental effects on faith and the Muslim community. It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Munafiqun” (the hypocrites) in the surah. It consists of 11 verses.
The surah begins by highlighting the characteristics of the hypocrites and their deceptive behavior. It describes how they outwardly profess faith but harbor disbelief in their hearts. Their actions are motivated by hypocrisy and they seek to deceive Allah and the believers.
Surah Al-Munafiqun emphasizes that Allah knows the true intentions of individuals and that hypocrisy will ultimately be exposed. It warns the hypocrites of the severe consequences they will face in this life and the Hereafter for their betrayal of faith.
The surah provides examples of specific hypocrites who were known within the Muslim community at that time. It mentions their insincere acts of charity and their attempts to undermine the faith of the believers.
Surah Al-Munafiqun emphasizes the importance of true faith and sincerity in worship. It contrasts the hypocrites with the sincere believers who are described as steadfast and true in their faith.
The surah highlights the ultimate success and reward of the believers and assures them that Allah is aware of their actions and intentions. It encourages the believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to seek Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.
Surah Al-Munafiqun concludes by reminding the believers of their obligation to support and protect the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to strive for righteousness. It emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant against hypocrisy and the need for continuous self-reflection and improvement.
In summary, Surah Al-Munafiqun addresses the issue of hypocrisy and warns against its detrimental effects on faith and the Muslim community. It highlights the characteristics and deceptive behavior of hypocrites and emphasizes the importance of true faith and sincerity in worship. The surah encourages believers to remain steadfast, support the Prophet Muhammad, and strive for righteousness. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of hypocrisy and the need for continuous self-reflection and improvement in faith.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Munafiqun
1. When the hypocrites come to you ˹O Prophet˺, they say, “We bear witness that you are certainly the Messenger of Allah”—and surely Allah knows that you are His Messenger—but Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are truly liars.
2. They have made their ˹false˺ oaths as a shield, hindering ˹others˺ from the Way of Allah. Evil indeed is what they do!
3. This is because they believed and then abandoned faith. Therefore, their hearts have been sealed, so they do not comprehend.
4. When you see them, their appearance impresses you. And when they speak, you listen to their ˹impressive˺ speech. But they are ˹just˺ like ˹worthless˺ planks of wood leaned ˹against a wall˺. They think every cry is against them. They are the enemy, so beware of them. May Allah condemn them! How can they be deluded ˹from the truth˺?
5. When it is said to them, “Come! The Messenger of Allah will pray for you to be forgiven,” they turn their heads ˹in disgust˺, and you see them ˹O Prophet˺ turn away in arrogance.
6. It is the same whether you pray for their forgiveness or not, Allah will not forgive them. Surely Allah does not guide the rebellious people.
7. They are the ones who say ˹to one another˺, “Do not spend ˹anything˺ on those ˹emigrants˺ with the Messenger of Allah so that they will break away ˹from him˺.” But to Allah ˹alone˺ belong the treasuries of the heavens and the earth, yet the hypocrites do not comprehend.
8. They say, “If we return to Medina, the honourable will definitely expel the inferior.” But all honour and power belongs to Allah, His Messenger, and the believers, yet the hypocrites do not know.
9. O believers! Do not let your wealth or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. For whoever does so, it is they who are the ˹true˺ losers.
10. And donate from what We have provided for you before death comes to one of you, and you cry, “My Lord! If only You delayed me for a short while, I would give in charity and be one of the righteous.”
11. But Allah never delays a soul when its appointed time comes. And Allah is All-Aware of what you do.