Surah Al-Fajr (The Dawn) is the 89th chapter of the Quran, consisting of 30 verses. It emphasizes the importance of reflecting on history and the fate of past nations, serving as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting divine guidance and the blessings of God.
Key Themes of Surah Al-Fajr:
Oaths by Dawn and Time: The surah begins with oaths taken by Allah on the dawn, the ten nights (which are interpreted as the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah), and the passing of time. These oaths draw attention to the significance of time and events in the universe.
Destruction of Past Nations: The surah recalls the fate of the people of ‘Ād, Thamud, and Pharaoh, who were destroyed due to their arrogance, oppression, and rejection of the messengers sent to them. It serves as a warning to those who follow similar paths.
Human Nature and Greed: It highlights the tendency of humans to feel secure and boastful when they receive blessings, but to become hopeless and distressed when tested with hardship. The surah advises against such attitudes and encourages gratitude and patience.
Day of Judgement: Surah Al-Fajr ends with a vivid description of the Day of Judgement, where the wrongdoers will regret their actions and wish they had obeyed Allah’s commands. It concludes by calling on the "soul at peace" to return to its Lord, pleased and well-pleasing.
This chapter serves as a reflection on the consequences of human actions and the importance of adhering to the teachings of Islam.
Key Themes of Surah Al-Fajr:
Oaths by Dawn and Time: The surah begins with oaths taken by Allah on the dawn, the ten nights (which are interpreted as the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah), and the passing of time. These oaths draw attention to the significance of time and events in the universe.
Destruction of Past Nations: The surah recalls the fate of the people of ‘Ād, Thamud, and Pharaoh, who were destroyed due to their arrogance, oppression, and rejection of the messengers sent to them. It serves as a warning to those who follow similar paths.
Human Nature and Greed: It highlights the tendency of humans to feel secure and boastful when they receive blessings, but to become hopeless and distressed when tested with hardship. The surah advises against such attitudes and encourages gratitude and patience.
Day of Judgement: Surah Al-Fajr ends with a vivid description of the Day of Judgement, where the wrongdoers will regret their actions and wish they had obeyed Allah’s commands. It concludes by calling on the "soul at peace" to return to its Lord, pleased and well-pleasing.
This chapter serves as a reflection on the consequences of human actions and the importance of adhering to the teachings of Islam.
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00:00In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
00:07By the dawn, and by the twelve nights,
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02:06Indeed, your Lord is in observation.
02:17Indeed, your Lord is in observation.
02:27So as for man,
02:32when his Lord tests him,
02:38and honors him,
02:41and favors him,
02:44then he says,
02:46My Lord has honored me.
02:52So as for man,
02:55when his Lord tests him,
02:58and honors him,
03:01and favors him,
03:03then he says,
03:05My Lord has honored me.
03:13So as for man,
03:17when his Lord tests him,
03:21and honors him,
03:24and favors him,
03:27then he says,
03:29My Lord has honored me.
03:37Indeed, you do not honor the orphan,
03:45Indeed, you do not honor the orphan,
03:52nor do you fight over the food of the needy,
04:03nor do you feed the needy.
04:07I will give to whomsoever I will,
04:12and you love wealth more than heaven.
04:22Indeed, when the earth is crushed to dust,
04:35and your Lord comes with the angels in rows,
04:49And on that Day,
04:55Hell will be the abode of man.
05:06And what will be the reward for him?
05:11And he will say,
05:14O my Lord, how I have sinned in my life!
05:23And on that Day,
05:26no one will know his punishment,
05:34and no one will be given his due,
05:42nor will the soul be satisfied,
05:52and he will be returned to his Lord,
05:57well-pleased and satisfied.
06:05So enter among My servants,
06:11and enter My Paradise.
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