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

About the surah Al-Furqan

Al-Furqan (Arabic: الفرقان, 'al-furq'n; meaning: The Criterion) is the 25th chapter (Surah) of the Qur'an, with 77 verses (Ayat).

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Summary/Theme of Surah Al-Furqan:

Surah Al-Furqan addresses several key themes including monotheism, the Day of Judgment, prophethood, and the struggle against idolatry. It also examines the excuses made by polytheists and provides responses to them.

Lessons Learned from Surah Al-Furqan:

  1. Prophet's Humility: Some people doubted the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) because he was seen as too 'normal' and not as regal as a king. This illustrates that true leadership and inheritors of prophethood should remain humble and connected to the people, rather than being detached like kings or rulers.

  2. Eternal Bliss in Jannah: In paradise, people will have whatever they wish for and will live there forever.

  3. Regret on the Day of Judgment: Transgressors will regret the friendships they kept in this world, as these friendships led them away from the remembrance of Allah.

  4. Prophet’s Complaint: On the Day of Judgment, the Prophet (peace be upon him) will express his concern to Allah about the neglect of the Quran by his Ummah.

  5. Prophets and Enemies: Every prophet faced opposition and had enemies.

  6. Role of the Prophet: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent as a giver of glad tidings and a warner.

  7. Signs of Allah’s Greatness: Allah’s greatness and benevolence are evident in the signs around us.

  8. Dealing with Ignorance: Ignoring ignorant people and maintaining one's dignity is advised.

  9. Regular Du'a: It is recommended to regularly recite the du'a: "رَبَّنَا صَرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ ۗ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا" (O Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Jahannam (Hell); indeed, its punishment is a persisting affliction.)

  10. Avoid Extravagance: Do not be extravagant in your spending.

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بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

 

تَبَارَكَ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَ فِي ٱلسَّمَآءِ بُرُوجٗا وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا سِرَٰجٗا وَقَمَرٗا مُّنِيرٗا

Transliteration:( Tabaarakal lazee ja'ala fis samaaa'i buroojanw wa ja'ala feehaa siraajanw wa qamaran muneeraa )
61. Most Blessed is He Who created constellations in the sky and placed therein a lamp and a shining moon [109].

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِي جَعَلَ ٱلَّيۡلَ وَٱلنَّهَارَ خِلۡفَةٗ لِّمَنۡ أَرَادَ أَن يَذَّكَّرَ أَوۡ أَرَادَ شُكُورٗا

Transliteration:( Wa huwal lazee ja'alal laila wannahaara khilfatan liman araada 'any yazzakkara aw araadaa shukooraa )
62. And it is He Who has made the night and day changing [110] one after the other, for him who wishes to pay attention or intends to be grateful [111].

وَعِبَادُ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلَّذِينَ يَمۡشُونَ عَلَى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ هَوۡنٗا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ ٱلۡجَٰهِلُونَ قَالُواْ سَلَٰمٗا

Transliteration:( Wa 'ibaadur Rahmaanil lazeena yamshoona 'alal ardi hawnanw wa izaa khaata bahumul jaahiloona qaaloo salaamaa )
63. And the bondmen of the Most Affectionate are those who walk on the earth modestly [112] and when the ignorant addresses them, they say, 'peace' [113].

وَٱلَّذِينَ يَبِيتُونَ لِرَبِّهِمۡ سُجَّدٗا وَقِيَٰمٗا

Transliteration:( Wallazeena yabeetoona li Rabbihim sujjadanw wa qiyaamaa )
64. And those who pass the night for their Lord in prostration and standing [114].

وَٱلَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا ٱصۡرِفۡ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَۖ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا

Transliteration:( Wallazeena yaqooloona Rabbanas rif 'annaa 'azaaba Jahannama inna 'azaabahaa kaana gharaamaa )
65. And those who request, 'O our Lord, avert from us the torment of the Hell; indeed, its torment is inseparable [115].

إِنَّهَا سَآءَتۡ مُسۡتَقَرّٗا وَمُقَامٗا

Transliteration:( Innahaa saaa'at mustaqarranw wa muqaamaa )
66. Indeed, it is an evil abode and a place to stay [116].
Topic Discussed: Hell(Word)   |

وَٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَنفَقُواْ لَمۡ يُسۡرِفُواْ وَلَمۡ يَقۡتُرُواْ وَكَانَ بَيۡنَ ذَٰلِكَ قَوَامٗا

Transliteration:( Wallazeena izaaa anfaqoo lam yusrifoo wa lam yaqturoo wa kaana baina zaalika qawaamaa )
67. And those who, when they spend, neither exceed the limits [117] nor are they stingy, but remain in between the two on the middle path.

وَٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَدۡعُونَ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَٰهًا ءَاخَرَ وَلَا يَقۡتُلُونَ ٱلنَّفۡسَ ٱلَّتِي حَرَّمَ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّ وَلَا يَزۡنُونَۚ وَمَن يَفۡعَلۡ ذَٰلِكَ يَلۡقَ أَثَامٗا

Transliteration:( Wallazeena laa yad'oona ma'al laahi ilaahan aakhara wa laa yaqtuloonan nafsal latee harramal laahu illaa bilhaqqi wa laa yaznoon; wa mai yaf'al zaalika yalqa 'athaamaa )
68. And those who do not associate any partners with Allah [118], do not unjustly kill a soul [119], and do not commit adultery; and whoever does these things shall face the consequences.

يُضَٰعَفۡ لَهُ ٱلۡعَذَابُ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِ وَيَخۡلُدۡ فِيهِۦ مُهَانًا

Transliteration:( Yudaa'af lahul 'azaabu Yawmal Qiyaamati wa yakhlud feehee muhaanaa )
69. The punishment will be doubled for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will remain therein forever, disgraced [120].

إِلَّا مَن تَابَ وَءَامَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلٗا صَٰلِحٗا فَأُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ يُبَدِّلُ ٱللَّهُ سَيِّـَٔاتِهِمۡ حَسَنَٰتٖۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورٗا رَّحِيمٗا

Transliteration:( Illaa man taaba wa 'aamana wa 'amila 'amalan saalihan fa ulaaa'ika yubad dilul laahu saiyi aatihim hasanaat; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheemaa )
70. Except for those who repent [121] and believe [122] and do righteous work [123]; for them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good ones. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

Surah Al-Furqan English Translation and Transliteration

In Surah Al-Furqan 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-Furqan 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-Furqan.

Surah Al-Furqan English Tafsir/Tafseer (Commentry)

In Surah Al-Furqan 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 77 verses / Ayat in Surah Al-Furqan

Surah Al-Furqan was revealed in Makkah

Surah Al-Furqan can be found in Juz or Para 18-19

There are 6 Ruku in Surah Al-Furqan

Surah number of Surah Al-Furqan is 25

The meaning of Surah Al-Furqan is The Criterion, The Standard, The Standard of True and False

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

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