Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 81
Number of Ayah – 29
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-29
Starting Page Number – 586th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah At-Takwir
Surah At-Takwir, the 81st surah of the Quran, discusses the events that will occur on the Day of Judgment and the signs of the end times. It takes its name from the mention of “At-Takwir” (the folding up) in the surah. It consists of 29 verses.
The surah begins by describing the extraordinary scenes that will take place on the Day of Judgment. It portrays the sun losing its light, the stars falling and losing their brightness, the mountains being set in motion, and the seas being set ablaze. These events symbolize the massive upheaval and transformation of the universe.
Surah At-Takwir emphasizes the state of fear and confusion that will engulf humanity on that Day. It describes people running in disarray, with their hearts pounding and their eyes filled with fear. It emphasizes that the end times will be a time of great turmoil and upheaval.
The surah highlights the accountability of human beings for their actions. It mentions that on the Day of Judgment, people will be questioned about their deeds and their record of actions will be laid bare. It emphasizes that nothing will remain hidden on that Day and that every person will be recompensed according to their actions.
Surah At-Takwir addresses the disbelievers who reject the signs of Allah and warns them about the consequences of their denial. It portrays the disbelievers as those who have turned away from the truth and warns them of the punishment they will face in the Hereafter.
The surah also mentions the righteous believers and their reward. It describes them as those who will be in Paradise, enjoying its blessings and delights. It emphasizes that the righteous will be in a state of peace and contentment, while the disbelievers will be in a state of punishment and regret.
Surah At-Takwir serves as a reminder of the power and authority of Allah, who has control over all creation. It warns of the consequences of denying the signs of Allah and encourages believers to have faith and trust in Him.
In summary, Surah At-Takwir discusses the events that will occur on the Day of Judgment and the signs of the end times. It portrays the scenes of cosmic upheaval and highlights the state of fear and confusion that will prevail. The surah emphasizes the accountability of human beings for their actions and warns the disbelievers of the consequences of their denial. It also mentions the reward of the righteous believers and serves as a reminder of the power and authority of Allah.
Read English Translated Version of Surah At-Takwir
1. When the sun is put out,
2. and when the stars fall down,
3. and when the mountains are blown away,
4. and when pregnant camels are left untended,
5. and when wild beasts are gathered together,
6. and when the seas are set on fire,
7. and when the souls ˹and their bodies˺ are paired ˹once more˺,
8. and when baby girls, buried alive, are asked
9. for what crime they were put to death,
10. and when the records ˹of deeds˺ are laid open,
11. and when the sky is stripped away,
12. and when the Hellfire is fiercely flared up,
13. and when Paradise is brought near—
14. ˹on that Day˺ each soul will know what ˹deeds˺ it has brought along.
15. I do swear by the receding stars
16. which travel and hide,
17. and the night as it falls
18. and the day as it breaks!
19. Indeed, this ˹Quran˺ is the Word of ˹Allah delivered by Gabriel,˺ a noble messenger-angel,
20. full of power, held in honour by the Lord of the Throne,
21. obeyed there ˹in heaven˺, and trustworthy.
22. And your fellow man is not insane.
23. And he did see that ˹angel˺ on the clear horizon,
24. and he does not withhold ˹what is revealed to him of˺ the unseen.
25. And this ˹Quran˺ is not the word of an outcast devil.
26. So what ˹other˺ path would you take?
27. Surely this ˹Quran˺ is only a reminder to the whole world—
28. to whoever of you wills to take the Straight Way.
29. But you cannot will ˹to do so˺, except by the Will of Allah, the Lord of all worlds.