Surah At-Takathur is the 102nd chapter of the Quran, and it holds profound significance in Islam for its powerful message about the human inclination towards material wealth and worldly competition. The term “At-Takathur” translates to “the piling up” or “the rivalry in worldly increase,” emphasizing the Quranic discourse on the distractions of excessive accumulation and the obsession with worldly gains.
This surah serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly pursuits and encourages believers to reflect on the purpose of their existence, urging them to prioritize spiritual and moral values over the allure of material wealth. Through its concise verses, Surah At-Takathur provides timeless wisdom on the dangers of heedless rivalry and the importance of focusing on the eternal aspects of life.
Surah AL Takatsur Rumi
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANIR-RAHIIM
Al haaku mut takasur
Hatta zurtumul-maqaabir
Kalla sawfa ta’lamoon
Summa kalla sawfa ta’lamoon
Kalla law ta’lamoona ‘ilmal yaqeen
Latara-wun nal jaheem
Summa latara wunnaha ‘ainal yaqeen
Summa latus alunna yauma-izin ‘anin na’eem