Al-Qamar | The Moon
[54:1] The Hour (of doom) has drawn near, and the moon has split asunder.
[54:2] When these people see a sign, they turn away and say, ‘(This is) a transient magic’.
[54:3] They have rejected (the Truth) and followed their desires, while every matter has to settle (at some time).
[54:4] And there has come to them as much news (of the earlier communities) as it is enough to deter,
[54:5] (containing) perfect wisdom. But the warnings are of no avail (to them).
[54:6] Therefore, turn aside (O Prophet,) from them. (They will see the reality) on the day on which the caller will call (them) to a gruesome object.
[54:7] With their eyes humbled, they will come out of the graves like locusts spread all over,
[54:8] rushing quickly towards the caller. (On that Day) the disbelievers will say, .This is a hard day..
[54:9] The people of Nuh denied (the truth) before them. So they rejected Our servant, and said, ‘(He is) a madman’, and he was (also) threatened (by them).
[54:10] So he prayed to his Lord saying, ‘I am overpowered, so defend (me)’.
[54:11] So We opened the gates of the sky with water pouring forth profusely,
[54:12] and We caused the earth to gush forth as springs; so the water (of both kinds) met together for a destined event.
[54:13] And We caused him (Nuh) to board that (ship) which had planks and nails,
[54:14] which sailed under Our Eyes, as a reward for the one who was rejected (by the infidels).
[54:15] And We left it (the ship) as a sign. So, is there one to take lesson?
[54:16] Then how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:17] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:18] (The people of) Ad rejected (their prophet). So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:19] We did send to them a furious wind in a day of continuous misfortune,
[54:20] plucking people away, as if they were trunks of uprooted palm-trees.
[54:21] So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:22] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:23] (The people of) Thamud rejected the warners.
[54:24] So they said, ‘Shall we follow a single human being from among us? Then we will be in error and insanity.
[54:25] Is it that the advice has been cast upon him alone out of all of us? No, but he is a bragging liar’.
[54:26] Tomorrow they will know who the bragging liar is!
[54:27] We are going to send the she-camel as a trial for them; so watch them (O Salih,) and keep patience,
[54:28] and tell them that water (of the well) is to be shared between them (and the she-camel), so as the right of having water shall be attended by each (alternatively).
[54:29] Then they called their man (to kill the she-camel,) so he undertook (the task) and killed (the she-camel).
[54:30] So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:31] We sent upon them a single Cry, and they were like crushed leafs of a hedge-builder.
[54:32] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:33] The people of Lut rejected the warners.
[54:34] We sent upon them a rain of stones, except the family of Lut whom We saved in the last hours of night,
[54:35] as a grace from Us. This is how We reward the one who offers gratitude.
[54:36] And he (Lut) had certainly warned them of Our grasp, but they disputed the warnings.
[54:37] And they had even tried to tempt him against his guests (so that they may snatch them away for a bad purpose,) but We blinded their eyes. Now taste My torment and My warnings!
[54:38] And on the next morning, a lasting torment overtook them:
[54:39] Now taste My torment and My warnings.
[54:40] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:41] And the warners came to the family of Firaun (Pharaoh).
[54:42] (But) they rejected all Our signs; so We seized them a seizure by One Mighty, Powerful.
[54:43] Are the disbelievers among you in a better position than all of the aforesaid (punished people), or do you have immunity (recorded) in the sacred books?
[54:44] Or do they say, ‘We are a large group, well-defended?’.
[54:45] Soon this large group shall be defeated, and all of them will turn their backs.
[54:46] Rather the Hour (of judgment) is their appointed time (for their full recompense), and the Hour is more calamitous and much more bitter.
[54:47] Surely the guilty ones are in error and madness.
[54:48] On the Day when they will be dragged into the Fire on their faces, (it will be said to them,), ‘Taste the touch of Hell’.
[54:49] Verily, We have created everything according to (Our) predestination.
[54:50] And (implementation of) Our command is no more than a single act like the twinkling of an eye.
[54:51]We have destroyed people like you; so, is there one to take lesson?
[54:52] And everything they have done is recorded in the books (of deeds).
[54:53] And everything, small and big, is written down.
[54:54] Of course, the God-fearing will be in gardens and rivers,
[54:55] in a seat of Truth, near to the Omnipotent Sovereign.
[54:1] The Hour (of doom) has drawn near, and the moon has split asunder.
[54:2] When these people see a sign, they turn away and say, ‘(This is) a transient magic’.
[54:3] They have rejected (the Truth) and followed their desires, while every matter has to settle (at some time).
[54:4] And there has come to them as much news (of the earlier communities) as it is enough to deter,
[54:5] (containing) perfect wisdom. But the warnings are of no avail (to them).
[54:6] Therefore, turn aside (O Prophet,) from them. (They will see the reality) on the day on which the caller will call (them) to a gruesome object.
[54:7] With their eyes humbled, they will come out of the graves like locusts spread all over,
[54:8] rushing quickly towards the caller. (On that Day) the disbelievers will say, .This is a hard day..
[54:9] The people of Nuh denied (the truth) before them. So they rejected Our servant, and said, ‘(He is) a madman’, and he was (also) threatened (by them).
[54:10] So he prayed to his Lord saying, ‘I am overpowered, so defend (me)’.
[54:11] So We opened the gates of the sky with water pouring forth profusely,
[54:12] and We caused the earth to gush forth as springs; so the water (of both kinds) met together for a destined event.
[54:13] And We caused him (Nuh) to board that (ship) which had planks and nails,
[54:14] which sailed under Our Eyes, as a reward for the one who was rejected (by the infidels).
[54:15] And We left it (the ship) as a sign. So, is there one to take lesson?
[54:16] Then how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:17] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:18] (The people of) Ad rejected (their prophet). So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:19] We did send to them a furious wind in a day of continuous misfortune,
[54:20] plucking people away, as if they were trunks of uprooted palm-trees.
[54:21] So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:22] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:23] (The people of) Thamud rejected the warners.
[54:24] So they said, ‘Shall we follow a single human being from among us? Then we will be in error and insanity.
[54:25] Is it that the advice has been cast upon him alone out of all of us? No, but he is a bragging liar’.
[54:26] Tomorrow they will know who the bragging liar is!
[54:27] We are going to send the she-camel as a trial for them; so watch them (O Salih,) and keep patience,
[54:28] and tell them that water (of the well) is to be shared between them (and the she-camel), so as the right of having water shall be attended by each (alternatively).
[54:29] Then they called their man (to kill the she-camel,) so he undertook (the task) and killed (the she-camel).
[54:30] So how were My torment and My warnings?
[54:31] We sent upon them a single Cry, and they were like crushed leafs of a hedge-builder.
[54:32] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:33] The people of Lut rejected the warners.
[54:34] We sent upon them a rain of stones, except the family of Lut whom We saved in the last hours of night,
[54:35] as a grace from Us. This is how We reward the one who offers gratitude.
[54:36] And he (Lut) had certainly warned them of Our grasp, but they disputed the warnings.
[54:37] And they had even tried to tempt him against his guests (so that they may snatch them away for a bad purpose,) but We blinded their eyes. Now taste My torment and My warnings!
[54:38] And on the next morning, a lasting torment overtook them:
[54:39] Now taste My torment and My warnings.
[54:40] Indeed We have made the Qur‘an easy for seeking advice. So, is there one to heed to the advice?
[54:41] And the warners came to the family of Firaun (Pharaoh).
[54:42] (But) they rejected all Our signs; so We seized them a seizure by One Mighty, Powerful.
[54:43] Are the disbelievers among you in a better position than all of the aforesaid (punished people), or do you have immunity (recorded) in the sacred books?
[54:44] Or do they say, ‘We are a large group, well-defended?’.
[54:45] Soon this large group shall be defeated, and all of them will turn their backs.
[54:46] Rather the Hour (of judgment) is their appointed time (for their full recompense), and the Hour is more calamitous and much more bitter.
[54:47] Surely the guilty ones are in error and madness.
[54:48] On the Day when they will be dragged into the Fire on their faces, (it will be said to them,), ‘Taste the touch of Hell’.
[54:49] Verily, We have created everything according to (Our) predestination.
[54:50] And (implementation of) Our command is no more than a single act like the twinkling of an eye.
[54:51]We have destroyed people like you; so, is there one to take lesson?
[54:52] And everything they have done is recorded in the books (of deeds).
[54:53] And everything, small and big, is written down.
[54:54] Of course, the God-fearing will be in gardens and rivers,
[54:55] in a seat of Truth, near to the Omnipotent Sovereign.
Tafsir
Overview of Surah Al-Qamar
- Title and Position: Surah Al-Qamar is the 54th chapter of the Quran. The title “Al-Qamar” translates to “The Moon,” referring to the incident of the moon splitting mentioned in the surah, which is considered one of the miracles given to Prophet Muhammad.
- Verses and Structure: This surah contains 55 verses. It is known for its emphasis on the rejection of the prophets by their communities, the signs of God’s power, and the themes of warning, judgment, and the consequences of disbelief.
- Themes and Messages: Major themes include the repeated rejection of prophets by their people, the miracles and signs given to the prophets, the theme of the Quran being easy to understand, and the vivid portrayal of the Day of Judgment.
- Significance in Islamic Thought: Surah Al-Qamar is significant for its warnings to those who deny the truth, its emphasis on the ease of understanding the Quran, and its clear depiction of the outcomes for believers and disbelievers.
Detailed Explanation
- The Moon Splitting: The surah begins by recounting the miracle of the moon splitting, a sign given to the people of Mecca, but which they dismissed as magic.
- Rejection of Prophets: It details the stories of several prophets, including Noah, Hud, Salih, Lot, and Moses, highlighting how their communities rejected their messages and the consequences of their disbelief.
- Ease of the Quran: Surah Al-Qamar repeatedly states that the Quran has been made easy to understand and remember, emphasizing its accessibility as a guide for humanity.
- Day of Judgment: The surah vividly describes the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the seriousness of that day and the ultimate fate of the disbelievers compared to the rewards of the believers.
- Moral and Spiritual Lessons: It offers lessons on the importance of heeding divine guidance, the reality of prophetic messages, and the need for moral integrity and spiritual awareness.
FAQs
- Why is Surah Al-Qamar named “The Moon”?
- The surah is named “Al-Qamar” due to its reference to the splitting of the moon, a significant event and miracle associated with Prophet Muhammad, which serves as a sign of his prophethood.
- How does Surah Al-Qamar address the rejection of prophets?
- It presents a series of narratives where prophets are rejected by their communities, emphasizing the pattern of denial, the delivery of divine messages, and the eventual divine retribution.
- What does the surah say about the Quran being easy to understand?
- The surah asserts that the Quran has been made easy for remembrance and understanding, highlighting its role as a clear and accessible guide for all people.
- How does Surah Al-Qamar depict the Day of Judgment?
- The surah provides a graphic depiction of the Day of Judgment, illustrating the seriousness of the day, the precision of divine justice, and the distinction between the fate of believers and disbelievers.
- The surah is named “Al-Qamar” due to its reference to the splitting of the moon, a significant event and miracle associated with Prophet Muhammad, which serves as a sign of his prophethood.
- It presents a series of narratives where prophets are rejected by their communities, emphasizing the pattern of denial, the delivery of divine messages, and the eventual divine retribution.
- The surah asserts that the Quran has been made easy for remembrance and understanding, highlighting its role as a clear and accessible guide for all people.
- The surah provides a graphic depiction of the Day of Judgment, illustrating the seriousness of the day, the precision of divine justice, and the distinction between the fate of believers and disbelievers.
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