Surah Al-Fajr, the 89th chapter of the Quran, begins with the Arabic word “Al-Fajr,” which means “The Dawn” or “The Break of Day.” It is a Makki Surah, revealed in Mecca, and it consists of 30 verses.
The Surah opens by taking an oath by the dawn, highlighting the significance of various stages in human life and the consequences of individuals’ actions. It draws attention to the rise and fall of nations throughout history and emphasizes the importance of reflecting on these lessons.
Surah Al-Fajr serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly wealth and power. It warns against the arrogance and heedlessness that may arise from material prosperity and calls for gratitude and humility in the face of Allah’s blessings.
The Surah ultimately conveys a powerful message about the divine justice that governs the universe. It encourages believers to uphold righteousness, compassion, and justice, and it serves as a call to heed the lessons from the past while looking forward to the eternal rewards in the Hereafter.
Surah Al Fajr 1-30 Rumi Transliteration
Wal-Fajr
Wa layaalin ‘ashr
Wash shaf’i wal watr
Wallaili izaa yasr
Hal fee zaalika qasamul lizee hijr
Alam tara kaifa fa’ala rabbuka bi’aad
Iramaa zaatil ‘imaad
Allatee lam yukhlaq misluhaa fil bilaad
Wa samoodal lazeena jaabus sakhra bil waad
Wa fir’awna zil awtaad
Allazeena taghaw fil bilaad
Fa aksaroo feehal fasaad
Fasabba ‘alaihim Rabbuka sawta ‘azaab
Inna Rabbaka labil mirsaad
Fa ammal insaanu izaa mab talaahu Rabbuhoo fa akramahoo wa na’ ‘amahoo fa yaqoolu Rabbeee akraman
Wa ammaaa izaa mabtalaahu faqadara ‘alaihi rizqahoo fa yaqoolu Rabbeee ahaanan
Kalla bal laa tukrimooo nal yateem
Wa laa tahaaaddoona ‘alaata’aamil miskeen
Wa taakuloonat turaasa aklal lammaa
Wa tuhibboonal maala hubban jammaa
Kallaaa izaaa dukkatil ardu dakkan dakka
Wa jaaa’a Rabbuka wal malaku saffan saffaa
Wa jeee’a yawma’izim bi jahannnam; Yawma ‘iziny yatazakkarul insaanu wa annaa lahuz zikraa
Yaqoolu yaa laitanee qaddamtu lihayaatee
Fa Yawma izil laa yu’azzibu ‘azaabahooo ahad
Wa laa yoosiqu wasaaqa hooo ahad
Yaaa ayyatuhan nafsul mutma ‘innah
Irji’eee ilaa Rabbiki raadiyatam mardiyyah
Fadkhulee fee ‘ibaadee
Wadkhulee jannatee