Surah An-Naziat, the 79th chapter of the Quran, is named after the Arabic word “An-Naziat,” which means “The Extractors” or “Those who drag forth.” This Surah is a Makki Surah, revealed in Mecca, and it comprises 46 verses.
The central theme of Surah An-Naziat revolves around the Day of Judgment and the resurrection of the dead. It vividly describes the scenes of the Day when people will be resurrected from their graves, and the secrets buried in their hearts will be laid bare. The Surah warns of the consequences of one’s deeds and underscores the accountability everyone will face in the Hereafter.
Through powerful and evocative language, Surah An-Naziat serves as a reminder of the transient nature of this worldly life and the eternal reality of the life to come. It encourages reflection on one’s actions, faith in the afterlife, and the importance of adhering to the guidance provided by Allah. Overall, it serves as a profound reminder of the inevitable Day of Judgment and the moral and spiritual lessons that can be drawn from it.
Surah An Naziat 1-46 Rumi Transliteration
Wan naazi ‘aati gharqa
Wan naa shi taati nashta
Wass saabi-haati sabha
Fass saabi qaati sabqa
Fal mu dab-bi raati amra
Yawma tarjufur raajifa
Tatba’u har raadifa
Quloobuny-yau maaiziw-waaji-fa
Absaa ruhaa khashi’ah
Ya qoo loona a-inna lamar doo doona fil haafirah
Aizaa kunna ‘izaa man-nakhirah
Qaalu tilka izan karratun khaasirah.
Fa inna ma hiya zajratuw-waahida
Faizaa hum biss saahirah
Hal ataaka hadeethu Musaa
Iz nadaahu rabbuhu bil waadil-muqad dasi tuwa
Izhab ilaa fir’auna innahu taghaa.
Faqul hal laka ilaa-an tazakka.
Wa ahdi yaka ila rabbika fatakh sha
Fa araahul-aayatal kubra.
Fa kazzaba wa asaa.
Thumma adbara yas’aa.
Fa hashara fanada.
Faqala ana rabbu kumul-a’laa.
Fa-akha zahul laahu nakalal aakhirati wal-oola.
Inna fee zaalika la’ibratal limaiy-yaksha
A-antum a shaddu khalqan amis samaa-u banaaha.
Raf’a sam kaha fasaw waaha
Wa aghtasha lailaha wa akhraja duhaaha.
Wal arda b’ada zaalika dahaaha.
Akhraja minha maa-aha wa mar ‘aaha.
Wal jibala arsaaha.
Mataa’al lakum wali an ‘aamikum.
Fa-izaa jaaa’atit taaam matul kubraa.
Yauma Yata zakkarul insaanu ma sa’aa.
Wa burrizatil-jaheemu limany-yaraa.
Fa ammaa man taghaa.
Wa aasaral hayaatad dunyaa
Fa innal jaheema hiyal maawaa.
Wa ammaa man khaafa maqaama Rabbihee wa nahan nafsa ‘anil hawaa
Fa innal jannata hiyal ma’waa
Yas’aloonaka ‘anis saa’ati ayyaana mursaahaa
Feema anta min zikraahaa
Ilaa Rabbika muntahaa haa
Innamaaa anta munziru maiy yakshaahaa
Ka annahum Yawma yarawnahaa lam yalbasooo illaa ‘ashiyyatan aw duhaahaa