Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 73
Number of Ayah – 20
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 29 Ayah 1-20
Starting Page Number – 574th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Muzzammil
Surah Al-Muzzammil, the 73rd surah of the Quran, addresses the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and provides guidance on devotion, prayer, and the importance of seeking closeness to Allah. It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Muzzammil” (the Enveloped One) in the surah. It consists of 20 verses.
The surah begins by addressing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and instructing him to engage in prayer and worship during the night, a practice known as Tahajjud. It highlights the significance of devoting oneself to prayer and seeking closeness to Allah through this act of worship.
Surah Al-Muzzammil emphasizes the importance of patience, both in terms of endurance during the night prayers and in facing the challenges and hardships encountered in spreading the message of Islam. It encourages the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to remain steadfast in his mission.
The surah advises the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to recite the Quran in a measured and distinct manner, with reverence and attentiveness. It emphasizes the profoundness and beauty of the Quran’s message and the need to reflect upon its teachings.
Surah Al-Muzzammil warns against the distraction of worldly affairs and excessive involvement in material pursuits. It encourages the believers to prioritize their spiritual development and spend their resources in acts of charity and goodness.
The surah emphasizes the importance of observing the prescribed prayers and fulfilling one’s obligations to Allah. It encourages the believers to approach prayer with humility, sincerity, and a sense of awe, recognizing the presence and greatness of Allah.
Surah Al-Muzzammil also highlights the significance of seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning to Him in repentance. It reminds the believers of the mercy and forgiveness of Allah and encourages them to seek His forgiveness for their shortcomings and mistakes.
The surah concludes by affirming the authority and knowledge of Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. It reminds the believers that Allah is fully aware of their efforts and sacrifices and will reward them accordingly.
In summary, Surah Al-Muzzammil provides guidance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the believers on devotion, prayer, and seeking closeness to Allah. It emphasizes the importance of patience, reflection on the Quran, humility in worship, and prioritizing spiritual development over worldly pursuits. The surah serves as a reminder of the need to seek forgiveness, fulfill one’s obligations to Allah, and rely on His mercy and guidance.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Muzzammil
1. O you wrapped ˹in your clothes˺!
2. Stand all night ˹in prayer˺ except a little—
3. ˹pray˺ half the night, or a little less,
4. or a little more—and recite the Quran ˹properly˺ in a measured way.
5. ˹For˺ We will soon send upon you a weighty revelation.
6. Indeed, worship in the night is more impactful and suitable for recitation.
7. For during the day you are over-occupied ˹with worldly duties˺.
8. ˹Always˺ remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him wholeheartedly.
9. ˹He is the˺ Lord of the east and the west. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him, so take Him ˹alone˺ as a Trustee of Affairs.
10. Be patient ˹O Prophet˺ with what they say, and depart from them courteously.
11. And leave to Me the deniers—the people of luxury—and bear with them for a little while.
12. ˹For˺ We certainly have shackles, a ˹raging˺ Fire,
13. choking food, and a painful punishment ˹in store for them˺
14. on the Day the earth and mountains will shake ˹violently˺, and mountains will be ˹reduced to˺ dunes of shifting sand.
15. Indeed, We have sent to you a messenger as a witness over you, just as We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.
16. But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We seized him with a stern grip.
17. If you ˹pagans˺ persist in disbelief, then how will you guard yourselves against ˹the horrors of˺ a Day which will turn children’s hair grey?
18. It will ˹even˺ cause the sky to split apart. His promise ˹of judgment˺ must be fulfilled.
19. Surely this is a reminder. So let whoever wills take the ˹Right˺ Way to their Lord.
20. Surely your Lord knows that you ˹O Prophet˺ stand ˹in prayer˺ for nearly two-thirds of the night, or ˹sometimes˺ half of it, or a third, as do some of those with you. Allah ˹alone˺ keeps a ˹precise˺ measure of the day and night. He knows that you ˹believers˺ are unable to endure this, and has turned to you in mercy. So recite ˹in prayer˺ whatever you can from the Quran. He knows that some of you will be sick, some will be travelling throughout the land seeking Allah’s bounty, and some fighting in the cause of Allah. So recite whatever you can from it. And ˹continue to˺ perform ˹regular˺ prayers, pay alms-tax, and lend to Allah a good loan. Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will find it with Allah far better and more rewarding. And seek Allah’s forgiveness. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.