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    • Surah Al-Araf English Translation,Transliteration Tafsir [1-10]

    About Surah Al-Araf

    Al-Araf (Arabic: الأعراف, al-A'raf; meaning: The Heights) is the 7th chapter (Surah) of the Qur'an, with 206 verses (Ayat).

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    The Summary/Theme of Surah Al-Araf

    Al-Araf is one of the most detailed Surahs about the origins of creation and revealing prophecies about the Day of Judgment. In the beginning, it describes how Satan forced Adam and Eve to leave Heaven, and they all came down to Earth. From that point on, Satan became humanity's greatest enemy.

    Lessons Learned from Surah Al-Araf

    1. Our actions will be weighed on the Day of Judgment, and if the scale of good outweighs the bad, we will have succeeded; otherwise, we will be losers.
    2. Trying to expose someone’s private parts is a satanic act; it is the very motive Shaytan had in convincing Adam and Hawwa to eat from the forbidden tree.
    3. Clothes are a blessing from Allah.
    4. We should dress well when going to the Masjid.
    5. Don’t be extravagant.
    6. There will be no malice in the hearts of the people of Jannah.
    7. Regularly make this du'a:
      وَأَلْقِيَتِ الْمَسَائِلُ إِلَىٰ اللَّهِ حَفِيظًا مَّصُونًا
      O Allah! Pour upon us patience, and take our souls with Islam.
    8. Sometimes, we have to control our emotions and look at the bigger picture.
    9. Imagine the relationship Musa had with Allah, when Allah punished the Banu Isra'il, Musa interceded saying, “If You so wished, You could have destroyed them and myself. Will You destroy us due to the actions of the foolish among us? [After all] it is Your trial; You let astray whomsoever You wish, and guide whomsoever You wish. You are our guardian, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, for You are the best of the forgivers!”
    10. The Mercy of Allah encompasses everything.
    11. Allah tests us through good and bad, so that we can mend our ways.
    12. Allah does not let the actions of those who do good go to waste.
    13. When Shaytan whispers to you, recite ta'awwudh:
      أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
    14. When the Quran is being recited, remain silent and listen attentively; this will lead to Allah showing mercy upon you.

    Recitation & Benefits of Surah Al-Araf

    There are countless benefits; we are sharing a few as below:

    1) If you write Surah Al-Araf and wear it, then the wearer will be safe from enemies and wild animals. If you write this surah with rose water and saffron on paper and hang it around your neck, so long as it remains there, no carnivorous animal would touch you.

    2) Recitation of Surah Al-Araf once a month will ensure you do not fear on the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah). Whoso recites this surah every month will be among those about whom verse 35 of this surah says: “No fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.”

    3) Those who recite Surah Al-Araf often will set a veil/curtain between Shaytan and the reciter.

    4) If this surah is recited on Friday, the reciter will not be examined on the Day of Reckoning. This surah will be a witness for the reciter on that day, and Allah will hang a curtain between the reciter of this surah and Shaytan, treating him as one of the companions of Prophet Adam.

     

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    بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

     

    الٓمٓصٓ

    Transliteration:( Alif-Laaam-Meeem-Saaad )
    1. Alif, Laam, Meem Saad.
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    Topic Discussed: Muqatta at Mysterious words   |

    كِتَٰبٌ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡكَ فَلَا يَكُن فِي صَدۡرِكَ حَرَجٞ مِّنۡهُ لِتُنذِرَ بِهِۦ وَذِكۡرَىٰ لِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ

    Transliteration:( Kitaabun unzila ilaika falaa yakun fee sadrika harajum minhu litunzira bihee wa zikraa lilmu'mineen )
    2. [This is] a Book that has been sent down to you, so let there be no [haraj: discomfort or doubt] in your heart because of it, so that you may warn with it, and [it is] an advice for the believers [2].
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    Topic Discussed: Admonition   | Warn   | Heart(Word)   | Revelation   | Book(Word)   | Muslim(s)   | Book of Allah   | Muslim(s)   | Prophets(Direct Word)   | Quran Revelation   | No Doubt in Quran   |

    ٱتَّبِعُواْ مَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُمۡ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُواْ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوۡلِيَآءَۗ قَلِيلٗا مَّا تَذَكَّرُونَ

    Transliteration:( Ittabi'oo maaa unzila 'ilaikum mir Rabbikum wa laa tattabi'oo min dooniheee awliyaaa'a; qaleelam maa tazakkaroon )
    3.Follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord, and do not follow any supporters [3] other than Him. Little do you remember!
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    Topic Discussed: Rab(Word)   | Revelation   | Follow Quran   |

    وَكَم مِّن قَرۡيَةٍ أَهۡلَكۡنَٰهَا فَجَآءَهَا بَأۡسُنَا بَيَٰتًا أَوۡ هُمۡ قَآئِلُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa kam min qaryatin ahlaknaahaa fajaaa'ahaa ba'sunaa bayaatan aw hum qaaa'iloon )
    4. And how many towns have We destroyed! So Our punishment came upon them by night [4] or while they were resting at noon [5].
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    Topic Discussed: Allah destroyed Disobedient Nations   | Night(Word)   | Town(Word)   | Punishment(Word)   |

    فَمَا كَانَ دَعۡوَىٰهُمۡ إِذۡ جَآءَهُم بَأۡسُنَآ إِلَّآ أَن قَالُوٓاْ إِنَّا كُنَّا ظَٰلِمِينَ

    Transliteration:( Famaa kaana da'waahum iz jaaa'ahum ba'sunaa illaaa an qaalooo innaa kunnaa zaalimeen )
    5.Then their cry when Our punishment came upon them was nothing but that they said, "Indeed, we were unjust [6]."
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    Topic Discussed: Unjust   | Punishment(Word)   | Repentance   |

    فَلَنَسۡـَٔلَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ أُرۡسِلَ إِلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَنَسۡـَٔلَنَّ ٱلۡمُرۡسَلِينَ

    Transliteration:( Falanas 'alannal lazeena ursila ilaihim wa lanas 'alannal mursaleen )
    6. Then, most certainly, We shall question those to whom the Messengers were sent, and We shall surely question [7] the Messengers as well (regarding the transmission of their mission).
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    Topic Discussed: Rasool/Messanger   | Witness Against Their community   | Hisab Call into Account   |

    فَلَنَقُصَّنَّ عَلَيۡهِم بِعِلۡمٖۖ وَمَا كُنَّا غَآئِبِينَ

    Transliteration:( Falanaqussanna 'alaihim bi'ilminw wa maa kunnaa ghaaa'ibeen )
    7. Then, surely, We shall relate to them with Our Knowledge, and We were never absent [8].
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    Topic Discussed: Their Accounts will be re-winded to them   | Knowledge(Word)   | Life(Word)   |

    وَٱلۡوَزۡنُ يَوۡمَئِذٍ ٱلۡحَقُّۚ فَمَن ثَقُلَتۡ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ فَأُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلۡمُفۡلِحُونَ

    Transliteration:( Walwaznu Yawma'izinil haqq; faman saqulat mawaa zeenuhoo fa-ulaaa'ika humul muflihoon )
    8. And the weighing[9] on that day is the truth. So whoever's scales are heavy , they are the successful ones [10].
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    Topic Discussed: Virtuousness Scale Heavy   | Day(Word)   |

    وَمَنۡ خَفَّتۡ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ فَأُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ خَسِرُوٓاْ أَنفُسَهُم بِمَا كَانُواْ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا يَظۡلِمُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa man khaffat mawaazeenuhoo fa ulaaa'ikal lazeena khasirooo anfusahum bimaa kaanoo bi Aayaatinaa yazlimoon )
    9. And as for those whose scales are light, they are the ones who have lost their souls [11] because of the excesses they committed against Our signs [12].
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    Topic Discussed: Sinners Scale Heavy   | Signs(Word)   | Loss(Word)   | Soul(Word)   | Human(Word)   |

    وَلَقَدۡ مَكَّنَّـٰكُمۡ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَجَعَلۡنَا لَكُمۡ فِيهَا مَعَٰيِشَۗ قَلِيلٗا مَّا تَشۡكُرُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa laqad makkannaakum fil ardi wa ja'alnaa lakum feehaa ma'aayish; qaleelam maa tashkuroon )
    10. And indeed, We established you in the earth [13] and made therein for you livelihoods [14]. But, you are seldom thankful.
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    Topic Discussed: livelihood   | Earth(Direct Word)   | Man is un-thankful to Allah   |

    Surah Al-Araf, named after the "heights" mentioned in verse 46, is a captivating and profound chapter of the Quran that captures the essence of the Meccan period during the time of revelation. This surah intricately recounts the stories of earlier prophets who faced rejection and denial from their communities, ultimately leading to their destruction as a consequence of their disbelief. These narratives not only serve as reassurance for Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) but also act as a stark warning to his community about Allah’s impending torment should they persist in their path of disbelief.

    Key Themes and Lessons

    1. Stories of the Prophets: The surah beautifully narrates the experiences of past prophets, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to Allah. It highlights the cyclical nature of divine guidance and the consequences of ignoring it.

    2. The Fall of Adam: Al-Araf includes an enthralling retelling of the temptation of Adam by Satan in Paradise, which led to their fall from grace. This account provides invaluable lessons for believers regarding vigilance against Satan's cunning whispers and constant temptations. It serves as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to actively guard themselves against deceptive influences along their spiritual journey.

    3. Descriptions of Paradise and Hellfire: The surah offers awe-inspiring imagery concerning Paradise and Hellfire, particularly in verses 36-53. Readers are vividly transported to realms beyond imagination, where eternal bliss awaits those who strive towards righteousness, while everlasting punishment looms over those who defiantly reject Allah’s guidance.

    4. Powerlessness of Idols: Throughout Al-Araf, the powerlessness of idols is emphasized. The surah highlights how those who worship these false deities are ultimately forsaken and powerless against divine punishment.

    Other Names of Surah Al-Araf

    Surah Al-Araf is known by several names, each reflecting different aspects of its content:

    • “Alif, Laam, Mim, Saad” (المص): The opening letters of the surah, found in verse 1 (7:1).
    • “Miqat”: Meaning appointed place or time, mentioned in verse 141 (7:141).
    • “Mithaq”: Meaning covenant, referenced in verse 172 (7:172).

    Structure of Surah Al-Araf

    Surah Al-Araf can be divided into five main parts:

    1. The Prophet and People's Duty: The importance of safeguarding the divine verses and rulings (verses 1-9).
    2. Satan’s Efforts: His attempts to dissuade people from acting upon God’s commands (verses 10-36).
    3. Other-worldly Punishment: The consequences for those who acted against divine rulings (verses 37-58).
    4. Worldly Punishment: The punishments faced in this world for transgressing divine commands (verses 59-174).
    5. The Prophet’s Duty: The responsibilities regarding transgressors and how to address their actions (verses 175-206).

    Surah Al-Araf English Translation and Transliteration

    In Surah Al-Araf you can read the translation of Ahmad Raza Khan who was a renowned scholar of the Islamic world and his translation book is known as Kanzul Imaan. You can read the transliteration of Surah Al-Araf which will help you to understand how to read the Arabic text. Apart from that, we have included a Word-By-Word English Translation of the Arabic text of Surah Al-Araf.

    Surah Al-Araf English Tafsir/Tafseer (Commentry)

    In Surah Al-Araf we have included two Tafseer (Commentary) in English. The first one is from Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan who was a well-known scholar. In this tafsir, we have also included the most popular Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is the most comprehensive tafsir available in the world. You can read both or any one of your choice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    There are 206 verses / Ayat in Surah Al-Araf

    Surah Al-Araf was revealed in Makkah

    Surah Al-Araf can be found in Juz or Para 8-9

    There are 24 Ruku in Surah Al-Araf

    Surah number of Surah Al-Araf is 7

    The meaning of Surah Al-Araf is The Heights, The Faculty of Discernment

    You can find English Translation, Transliteration and Tafseer/Tafsir of Surah Al-Araf here at quran4ever.com. Here two tafseer are currently.One is Tafsir Ibn-Kathir and another one is Tafsir-e-Naeemi.

    Dear bothers and sisters as a Sunni Muslim we cannot say any Translation and Tafseer was as long it conforms with the 4 school of thoughts. But here at quran4ever.com, we have included Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is most comprehensive tafsir. Apart from that we have also included tafsir of Mufti Ahmad Yaar khan, Tafsir-e-Naeemi of Surah Al-Araf.

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