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    • Surah Al-Araf Englsh Translation, Transliteration Tafsir [-9-0]

    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

     

    قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغۡفِرۡ لِي وَلِأَخِي وَأَدۡخِلۡنَا فِي رَحۡمَتِكَۖ وَأَنتَ أَرۡحَمُ ٱلرَّـٰحِمِينَ

    Transliteration:( Qaala Rabbighfirlee wa li akhee wa adkhilnaa fee rahmatika wa Anta arhamur raahimeen )
    151. He submitted: "O my Lord! Forgive me [332] and my brother and cause us to enter Your mercy, and You are the Most Merciful of the Merciful [333]."
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    Topic Discussed: Forgiveness(Word)   | Mercy(Rahmah/Rahmat)   | Rab(Word)   | Merciful(Word)   | Brother(Word)   |

    إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُواْ ٱلۡعِجۡلَ سَيَنَالُهُمۡ غَضَبٞ مِّن رَّبِّهِمۡ وَذِلَّةٞ فِي ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَاۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجۡزِي ٱلۡمُفۡتَرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Innal lazeenat takhazul 'ijla-sa yanaaluhum ghadabum mir Rabbihim wa zillatun fil hayaatid dunyaa; wa kazaalika najzil muftareen )
    152.Surely, those who had already taken the calf for themselves (as an idol to worship), the wrath of their Lord and disgrace are to reach them in the life of this world. And thus, We recompense those who cast aspersions [334].
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    Topic Discussed: Life(Word)   | Disgrace   | World   | Rab(Word)   | Followers of Moses Diverted from Allah and worshiped Calf   |

    وَٱلَّذِينَ عَمِلُواْ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتِ ثُمَّ تَابُواْ مِنۢ بَعۡدِهَا وَءَامَنُوٓاْ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ مِنۢ بَعۡدِهَا لَغَفُورٞ رَّحِيمٞ

    Transliteration:( Wallazeena 'amilus saiyiaati summa taaboo min ba'dihaa wa aamanooo inna Rabbaka min ba'dihaa la Ghafoorur Raheem )
    153. And those who committed evils and repented thereafter and accepted faith, then after that your Lord is Forgiving, Merciful.
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    Topic Discussed: Seek Forgiveness   | Accept Repentance   | Rab(Word)   | Evil(Word)   | Merciful(Word)   |

    وَلَمَّا سَكَتَ عَن مُّوسَى ٱلۡغَضَبُ أَخَذَ ٱلۡأَلۡوَاحَۖ وَفِي نُسۡخَتِهَا هُدٗى وَرَحۡمَةٞ لِّلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِرَبِّهِمۡ يَرۡهَبُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa lammaa sakata 'an Moosal ghadabu akhazal alwaaha wa fee nuskhatihaa hudanw wa rahmatul lil lazeena hum li Rabbihim yarhaboon )
    154. And when the anger of Musa was appeased, he took up the Tablets [335], and in their writing, there is guidance and mercy for those who fear their Lord [336].
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    Topic Discussed: Tablets Of Moses( 10 Commandments)   | Rab(Word)   | Moses/Musa(Direct Word)   | Mercy(Rahmah/Rahmat)   | Guidance   |

    وَٱخۡتَارَ مُوسَىٰ قَوۡمَهُۥ سَبۡعِينَ رَجُلٗا لِّمِيقَٰتِنَاۖ فَلَمَّآ أَخَذَتۡهُمُ ٱلرَّجۡفَةُ قَالَ رَبِّ لَوۡ شِئۡتَ أَهۡلَكۡتَهُم مِّن قَبۡلُ وَإِيَّـٰيَۖ أَتُهۡلِكُنَا بِمَا فَعَلَ ٱلسُّفَهَآءُ مِنَّآۖ إِنۡ هِيَ إِلَّا فِتۡنَتُكَ تُضِلُّ بِهَا مَن تَشَآءُ وَتَهۡدِي مَن تَشَآءُۖ أَنتَ وَلِيُّنَا فَٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا وَٱرۡحَمۡنَاۖ وَأَنتَ خَيۡرُ ٱلۡغَٰفِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wakhtaara Moosaa qawmahoo sab'eena rajulal li meeqaatinaa falammaa akhazat humur rajfatu qaala Rabbi law shi'ta ahlaktahum min qablu wa iyyaay; 'a tuhlikuna bimaa fa'alas sufahaaa'u minaa in hiya illaa fitnatuka tudillu bihaa man tashaaa'u wa tahdee man tashaaa; Anta waliyyunaa faghfir lanaa warhamnaa wa Anta khairul ghaafireen )
    155.And Musa chose seventy men of his people for Our promised appointment [337]. Then when an earthquake overtook [338] them, Musa submitted: "O my Lord! Had You wished, You would have destroyed them and me before [339]. Will You kill us for what our foolish ones have done? That is nothing but Your test [341], whereby You cause those to go astray whom You will, and guide whom You will [342]. You are our Protector. So forgive us and have mercy upon us. And You are the Best of Forgivers."
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    Topic Discussed: Foolish   | Astray(Word)   | Rab(Word)   | Kill(Word)   | Destroy(Word)   | Mercy(Rahmah/Rahmat)   | Forgiveness(Word)   | Promise(Word)   | Moses/Musa(Direct Word)   | Earth(Direct Word)   | Moses Asked for forgiveness on behalf Of calf Worshiper   |

    ۞وَٱكۡتُبۡ لَنَا فِي هَٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا حَسَنَةٗ وَفِي ٱلۡأٓخِرَةِ إِنَّا هُدۡنَآ إِلَيۡكَۚ قَالَ عَذَابِيٓ أُصِيبُ بِهِۦ مَنۡ أَشَآءُۖ وَرَحۡمَتِي وَسِعَتۡ كُلَّ شَيۡءٖۚ فَسَأَكۡتُبُهَا لِلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَ وَيُؤۡتُونَ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ

    Transliteration:( Waktub lanaa fee haazi hid dunyaa hasanatanw wa fil Aakhirati innaa hudnaaa ilaik; qaala 'azaabee useebu bihee man ashaaa'u wa rahmatee wasi'at kulla shai'; fasa aktubuhaa lil lazeena yattaqoona wa yu'toonaz Zakaata wal lazeena hum bi Aayaatinaa yu'minoon )
    156. "And prescribe for us in this world [343] good and also in the Hereafter. No doubt, we have turned to You" [344]. He said: "My punishment—I inflict on whom I will [345], and My mercy encompasses all things [346]. Then soon, I shall prescribe it for those who are pious, pay the Zakaat, and believe in Our signs [347]."
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    Topic Discussed: Allah punishes He likes and Spare whom He Likes   | Mercy(Rahmah/Rahmat)   | Punishment(Word)   | Hereafter   | Signs(Word)   | Pious(Word)   | World   | Believe   |

    ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلرَّسُولَ ٱلنَّبِيَّ ٱلۡأُمِّيَّ ٱلَّذِي يَجِدُونَهُۥ مَكۡتُوبًا عِندَهُمۡ فِي ٱلتَّوۡرَىٰةِ وَٱلۡإِنجِيلِ يَأۡمُرُهُم بِٱلۡمَعۡرُوفِ وَيَنۡهَىٰهُمۡ عَنِ ٱلۡمُنكَرِ وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ ٱلطَّيِّبَٰتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡخَبَـٰٓئِثَ وَيَضَعُ عَنۡهُمۡ إِصۡرَهُمۡ وَٱلۡأَغۡلَٰلَ ٱلَّتِي كَانَتۡ عَلَيۡهِمۡۚ فَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ بِهِۦ وَعَزَّرُوهُ وَنَصَرُوهُ وَٱتَّبَعُواْ ٱلنُّورَ ٱلَّذِيٓ أُنزِلَ مَعَهُۥٓ أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلۡمُفۡلِحُونَ

    Transliteration:( Allazeena yattabi'oonar Rasoolan Nabiyyal ummiyyal lazee yajidoonahoo maktooban 'indahum fit Tawraati wal Injeeli ya' muruhum bilma'roofi wa yanhaahum 'anil munkari wa yuhillu lahumul taiyibaati wa yuharrimu 'alaihimul khabaaa'isa wa yada'u 'anhum israhum wal aghlaalal latee kaanat 'alaihim; fallazeena aamanoo bihee wa 'azzaroohu wa nasaroohu wattaba'un nooral lazeee unzila ma'ahooo ulaaa'ika humul muflihoon )
    157. And those who follow the unlettered Messenger (the communicator of hidden news), whom they find written [348] with them in the Torah and the Gospel [349]. He will command them to do good and forbid them from evil, and will make lawful for them [350] pure things and forbid them from impure things [351], and will relieve them of their burdens and the shackles [352] that were upon them. So, those who believe in him, honor him, support him [353], and follow the Light that has been sent down [354] with him—they are the ones who have attained success [355].
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    Topic Discussed: Believe   | Torah(Word)   | Forbid   | shackles   | Evil(Word)   | Evil(Word)   | Believer(Word)   | Lawful(Word)   | Rasool/Messanger   | Mohammad had never read or written any book before   | Prophet Mohammad was Ummi(Illiterate)   | Mohammad Name is mentioned in Torah and Bible(Inzeel)   |

    قُلۡ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ إِنِّي رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ إِلَيۡكُمۡ جَمِيعًا ٱلَّذِي لَهُۥ مُلۡكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِۖ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ يُحۡيِۦ وَيُمِيتُۖ فَـَٔامِنُواْ بِٱللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ ٱلنَّبِيِّ ٱلۡأُمِّيِّ ٱلَّذِي يُؤۡمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ وَكَلِمَٰتِهِۦ وَٱتَّبِعُوهُ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَهۡتَدُونَ

    Transliteration:( Qul yaaa aiyuhan naasu innee Rasoolul laahi ilaikum jamee'anil lazee lahoo mulkus samaawaati wal ardi laaa ilaaha illaa Huwa yuhyee wa yumeetu fa aaminoo billaahi wa Rasoolihin Nabiyyil ummiy yil lazee yu'minu billaahi wa Kalimaatihee wattabi'oohu la'allakum tahtadoon )
    158. Say [356]: "O mankind! I am a Messenger to all of you from Allah, to Whom [357] belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth [358]. None is worthy of worship except Him. He gives life and causes death. So, believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered [359] communicator of hidden news, who believes [360] in Allah and His Words. And follow him so that you may be guided."
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    Topic Discussed: Follow Prophet Mohammad for success   | Allah(Word)   | Rasool/Messanger   | Heaven(Sky)   | Earth(Direct Word)   | Mankind(Word)   | Believe   | Kingdom(Word)   | Life(Word)   |

    وَمِن قَوۡمِ مُوسَىٰٓ أُمَّةٞ يَهۡدُونَ بِٱلۡحَقِّ وَبِهِۦ يَعۡدِلُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa min qawmi Moosaaa ummatuny yahdoona bilhaqqi wa bihee ya'diloon )
    159. And among the people of Musa, there is a community that guides others with truth and establishes justice with it [361].
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    Topic Discussed: Truth   | Guidance   | Justice(Word)   | Community(Word)   | Moses/Musa(Direct Word)   | Moosa-Moses   |

    وَقَطَّعۡنَٰهُمُ ٱثۡنَتَيۡ عَشۡرَةَ أَسۡبَاطًا أُمَمٗاۚ وَأَوۡحَيۡنَآ إِلَىٰ مُوسَىٰٓ إِذِ ٱسۡتَسۡقَىٰهُ قَوۡمُهُۥٓ أَنِ ٱضۡرِب بِّعَصَاكَ ٱلۡحَجَرَۖ فَٱنۢبَجَسَتۡ مِنۡهُ ٱثۡنَتَا عَشۡرَةَ عَيۡنٗاۖ قَدۡ عَلِمَ كُلُّ أُنَاسٖ مَّشۡرَبَهُمۡۚ وَظَلَّلۡنَا عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡغَمَٰمَ وَأَنزَلۡنَا عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡمَنَّ وَٱلسَّلۡوَىٰۖ كُلُواْ مِن طَيِّبَٰتِ مَا رَزَقۡنَٰكُمۡۚ وَمَا ظَلَمُونَا وَلَٰكِن كَانُوٓاْ أَنفُسَهُمۡ يَظۡلِمُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa qatta' naahumus natai 'ashrata asbaatan umamaa; wa awhainaa ilaa Moosaaa izis tasqaahu qawmuhooo anid rib bi'asaakal hajara fambajasat minhus nata 'ashrata 'ainan qad 'alima kullu unaasim mashrabahum; wa zallalnaa 'alaihimul ghamaama wa anzalnaa 'alaihimul manna was Salwaa kuloo min taiyibaati maa razaqnaakum; wa maa zalamoonaa wa laakin kaanooo anfusahum yazlimoon )
    160. And We divided them into twelve tribes [362], as separate communities. And We revealed to Musa, when his people asked him for water [363]: "Strike the rock with your staff." Then twelve springs gushed forth from it [364], and every tribe knew its drinking place. We shaded them with clouds and sent down manna and quail upon them [365], saying, "Eat of the good things We have provided for you." They did not wrong Us, but they wronged themselves [366].
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    Topic Discussed: Clouds(Direct Word)   | Revelation   | Community(Word)   | Eat(Word)   | Water(Word)   | Moses/Musa(Direct Word)   | Manna and quails   | Moses Strike Stick on Rock and water Gushed out   | Bani Israil were divided into 12 tribes   |

    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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