89. AL FAJR - (The dawn)

Chapter :89

Al-Fajr – The dawn

Total verses: 30

As the first verse of this chapter mentions the word ‘Al-Fajr’,it is named ‘Al-Fajr’

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1 .By³⁷⁹ the dawn.

2 .And by³⁷⁹ the ten nights³⁸⁷.

3 .And by³⁷⁹ the even(number) and the odd(number).

4 .And by³⁷⁹ the night which passes away.

5 .In there (sufficient) oath for the wise in it?

6,7. Do you not know how your God dealt with Aad and the people of Iram, with pillars?²⁶

8 .(Nobody) was created like them in this world.

9,10. (And how did he deal with) the people of Tamud. Who (lived) near the foot-hills carving out the rocks and Firaun,the possessor of an army? ²⁶

11 .They have been transgressing in the world.

12 .And they increased corruption in it.

13 .So, your God flogged with the whip called torment.

14 .Indeed, your God is watching over you.

15 .And when his God makes the man live with respect and tests ⁴⁸⁴ giving  happiness to him, he says, “My God treated me with honour.”

16 .And when He tests⁴⁸⁴ by giving his wealth limitedly, (he) says, “My God has humiliated me.”

17 .Not so, you do not honour the orphan.

18 .And do not encourage in giving food to the poor.

19 .And, you eat well the properties of the heirs.

20 .And you love the wealth more.

21 .Not so, when the earth is crushed into pieces of dust.

22 .And (O Muhammad), when your God comes with the angels parading in lines.

23 .And, on that Day¹ the hell will be brought. The man will realise only on that Day¹. How will this reminder be beneficial to him?

24 .(He) says, “Shall I not have sent forth in advance (good deeds) for my life?”

25 .On that Day¹, His punishment will be severe as no one can punish.

26 .And His binding will be such as no one can bind.

27,28.O satisfied soul, you go to your God with satisfaction and satisfied (by your God)

29 .And you join with my servants.

30 .It will be said, “Enter my paradise.”