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Surah Al-Araf

English Translation, Transliteration, Tafsir - Ayat [31-40]
 
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Ayah 31 of 206

۞يَٰبَنِيٓ ءَادَمَ خُذُواْ زِينَتَكُمۡ عِندَ كُلِّ مَسۡجِدٖ وَكُلُواْ وَٱشۡرَبُواْ وَلَا تُسۡرِفُوٓاْۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُسۡرِفِينَ

Yaa Banneee Adama khuzoo zeenatakum 'inda kulli masjidinw wa kuloo washraboo wa laa tusrifoo; innahoo laa yuhibbul musrifeen
31. O Children of Adam! Take your adornment whenever you go to the mosque [63] and eat and drink, but do not exceed the limits [64]. Surely, He does not like those who exceed the limits.
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Topic Discussed: Children(Word) When you got to mosque wear good clothes Eat and Drink without going excess Drink Mosque(Word) Sons Eat(Word)
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Ayah 32 of 206

قُلۡ مَنۡ حَرَّمَ زِينَةَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلَّتِيٓ أَخۡرَجَ لِعِبَادِهِۦ وَٱلطَّيِّبَٰتِ مِنَ ٱلرِّزۡقِۚ قُلۡ هِيَ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ فِي ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا خَالِصَةٗ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِۗ كَذَٰلِكَ نُفَصِّلُ ٱلۡأٓيَٰتِ لِقَوۡمٖ يَعۡلَمُونَ

Qul man harrama zeenat Allahil lateee akhraja li'ibaadihee wattaiyibaati minar rizq; qul hiya lillazeena aamanoo fil hayaatid dunyaa khaalisatany Yawmal Qiyaamah; kazaalika nufassilul Aayaati li qawminy ya'lamoon
32. Please declare: "Who has prohibited you from wearing the beautiful adornment of Allah which He brought forth for His bondsmen [65] and the pure foods "[66]. Please declare: "That is for the believers (67) in the life of this world and is exclusively for them on the Day of Resurrection" (68). Thus, we fully explain the signs for the people who have knowledge.
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Topic Discussed: Beautiful Day of Judgement/Resurrection(Word) Day(Word) Allah(Word) life of the world is temporary enjoyment Eeat good food and wear good cloths Signs(Word) Believers(Word) Knowledge(Word) World
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Ayah 33 of 206

قُلۡ إِنَّمَا حَرَّمَ رَبِّيَ ٱلۡفَوَٰحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنۡهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ وَٱلۡإِثۡمَ وَٱلۡبَغۡيَ بِغَيۡرِ ٱلۡحَقِّ وَأَن تُشۡرِكُواْ بِٱللَّهِ مَا لَمۡ يُنَزِّلۡ بِهِۦ سُلۡطَٰنٗا وَأَن تَقُولُواْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ

Qul innamaa harrama Rabbiyal fawaahisha maa zahara minhaa wa maa batana wal isma walbaghya bighairil haqqi wa an tushrikoo billaahi maa lam yunazzil bihee sultaananw wa an taqooloo 'alal laahi maa laa ta'lamoon
33. Please declare: "My Lord has forbidden indecencies [69] which are open and which are hidden [70]. And sins, and unjust excesses, and that you associate with Allah that for which He has not sent down any warrant [71], and that you say of Allah what you know not [72].
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Topic Discussed: Unjust Indecency(Word) Sin(Word) Allah(Word) Rab(Word) Dont to indecent and Dont Associate Allah with other
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Ayah 34 of 206

وَلِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ أَجَلٞۖ فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَجَلُهُمۡ لَا يَسۡتَأۡخِرُونَ سَاعَةٗ وَلَا يَسۡتَقۡدِمُونَ

Wa likulli ummatin ajalun fa izaa jaaa'a ajaluhum laa yasta' khiroona saa'atanw wa laa yastaqdimoon
34.And for every nation there is a promise of a (fixed) term [73]. Then when their term comes, they cannot delay it for a moment, nor can they advance it [74].
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Topic Discussed: For every community there is an appointed term Promise(Word)
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Ayah 35 of 206

يَٰبَنِيٓ ءَادَمَ إِمَّا يَأۡتِيَنَّكُمۡ رُسُلٞ مِّنكُمۡ يَقُصُّونَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ ءَايَٰتِي فَمَنِ ٱتَّقَىٰ وَأَصۡلَحَ فَلَا خَوۡفٌ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَا هُمۡ يَحۡزَنُونَ

Yaa Banee Aadama immaa ya'tiyannakum Rusulum minkum yaqussoona 'alaikum Aayaatee famanit taqaa wa aslaha falaa khawfun 'alaihim wa laa hum yahzanoon
35.O Children of Adam! If Messengers come to you [75] from among you, reciting My signs to you, then whoever fears Allah and reforms [76], for them there is no fear, nor shall they grieve.
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Topic Discussed: One who obey Allah and Prophet does not have to fear Rasool/Messanger Children(Word) Signs(Word) Evil(Word) Fear
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Ayah 36 of 206

وَٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُواْ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَٱسۡتَكۡبَرُواْ عَنۡهَآ أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلنَّارِۖ هُمۡ فِيهَا خَٰلِدُونَ

Wallazeena kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wastakbaroo 'an haaa ulaaa'ika Ashaabun naari hum feehaa khaalidoon
36. And those who have denied Our signs and were arrogant towards them [77], they are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein forever.
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Topic Discussed: Hell Fire Hell(Word) Arrogant(Word) Signs(Word)
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Ayah 37 of 206

فَمَنۡ أَظۡلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفۡتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَوۡ كَذَّبَ بِـَٔايَٰتِهِۦٓۚ أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ يَنَالُهُمۡ نَصِيبُهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡكِتَٰبِۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءَتۡهُمۡ رُسُلُنَا يَتَوَفَّوۡنَهُمۡ قَالُوٓاْ أَيۡنَ مَا كُنتُمۡ تَدۡعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِۖ قَالُواْ ضَلُّواْ عَنَّا وَشَهِدُواْ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمۡ أَنَّهُمۡ كَانُواْ كَٰفِرِينَ

Faman azlamu mimmanif taraa 'alal laahi kaziban aw kazzaba bi Aayaatih; ulaaa'ika yanaaluhum naseebuhum minal Kitaab; hatta izaa jaaa'at hum rusulunaa yatawaf fawnahum qaalooo aina maa kuntum tad'oonaa min doonil laahi qaaloo dalloo 'annaa wa shahidoo 'alaaa anfusihim annahum kaanoo kaafireen
37.Then who is more unjust than him who has forged a lie against Allah or has belied His signs? They will receive what is written in their lot [78] till when Our Messengers (angels) come to them for taking away their souls [79]. Then they say to them: "Where are those whom you used to worship besides Allah?" [80] They say: "They are lost from us." And they bear witness against their own souls that they were infidels [81].
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Topic Discussed: Death time Angels will ask where are the deities you worshiped ? Soul(Word) Allah(Word) Unjust Signs(Word) Witness Everyone will receive what is written in their lot Infidels/Non-Believers Rasool/Messanger Worship(Word)
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Ayah 38 of 206

قَالَ ٱدۡخُلُواْ فِيٓ أُمَمٖ قَدۡ خَلَتۡ مِن قَبۡلِكُم مِّنَ ٱلۡجِنِّ وَٱلۡإِنسِ فِي ٱلنَّارِۖ كُلَّمَا دَخَلَتۡ أُمَّةٞ لَّعَنَتۡ أُخۡتَهَاۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا ٱدَّارَكُواْ فِيهَا جَمِيعٗا قَالَتۡ أُخۡرَىٰهُمۡ لِأُولَىٰهُمۡ رَبَّنَا هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ أَضَلُّونَا فَـَٔاتِهِمۡ عَذَابٗا ضِعۡفٗا مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِۖ قَالَ لِكُلّٖ ضِعۡفٞ وَلَٰكِن لَّا تَعۡلَمُونَ

Qaalad khuloo feee umamin qad khalat min qablikum minal jinni wal insi fin naari kullamaa dakhalat ummatul la'anat ukhtahaa hattaaa izad daarakoo feehaa jamee'an qaalat ukhraahum li oolaahum Rabbannaa haaa u'laaa'i adalloonaa fa aatihim 'azaaban di'fam minan naari qaala likullin di'funw wa laakil laa ta'lamoon
38.He (Allah) will say to them, "Enter into the fire where other communities (Ummahs) went before you" [82]. Whenever a community enters, it curses the previous ones [83], until when they all gather therein, the last will say to the first [84]: "O our Lord! These led us astray. Award them double punishment of the Fire" [85]. He will say: "All have double [86], but you do not know" [87].
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Topic Discussed: Non-Believers will curse each other in Hell Community(Word) Punishment(Word) Rab(Word) Astray(Word)
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Ayah 39 of 206

وَقَالَتۡ أُولَىٰهُمۡ لِأُخۡرَىٰهُمۡ فَمَا كَانَ لَكُمۡ عَلَيۡنَا مِن فَضۡلٖ فَذُوقُواْ ٱلۡعَذَابَ بِمَا كُنتُمۡ تَكۡسِبُونَ

Wa qaalat oolaahum li ukhraahum famaa kaana lakum 'alainaa min fadlin fazooqul azaaba bimaa kuntum taksiboon
39.And the first will say to the last: "You have not been better than us" [88]. "Taste, therefore, the punishment in return for what you did" [89].
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Topic Discussed: Non-Believers will curse each other in Hell Men
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Ayah 40 of 206

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُواْ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَٱسۡتَكۡبَرُواْ عَنۡهَا لَا تُفَتَّحُ لَهُمۡ أَبۡوَٰبُ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَلَا يَدۡخُلُونَ ٱلۡجَنَّةَ حَتَّىٰ يَلِجَ ٱلۡجَمَلُ فِي سَمِّ ٱلۡخِيَاطِۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجۡزِي ٱلۡمُجۡرِمِينَ

Innal lazeena kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wastakbaroo 'anhaa laa tufattahu lahum abwaabus samaaa'i wa laa yadkhuloonal jannata hattaa yalijal jamalu fee sammil khiyaat; wa kazaalika najzil mujrimeen
40. Indeed, those who belied Our signs and became arrogant against them, the gates of heaven will not be opened for them [90], nor will they enter Paradise until the camel passes through the eye of a needle [91]. And thus, We punish the guilty.
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Topic Discussed: Paradise/Jannah Signs(Word) Arrogant(Word) Heaven(Sky) The gate of Jannah will not open

Surah Al-Araf, named after the "heights" mentioned in verse 46, is a captivating and profound chapter of the Quran that captures the essence of the Meccan period during the time of revelation. This surah intricately recounts the stories of earlier prophets who faced rejection and denial from their communities, ultimately leading to their destruction as a consequence of their disbelief. These narratives not only serve as reassurance for Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) but also act as a stark warning to his community about Allah’s impending torment should they persist in their path of disbelief.

Key Themes and Lessons

  1. Stories of the Prophets: The surah beautifully narrates the experiences of past prophets, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to Allah. It highlights the cyclical nature of divine guidance and the consequences of ignoring it.

  2. The Fall of Adam: Al-Araf includes an enthralling retelling of the temptation of Adam by Satan in Paradise, which led to their fall from grace. This account provides invaluable lessons for believers regarding vigilance against Satan's cunning whispers and constant temptations. It serves as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to actively guard themselves against deceptive influences along their spiritual journey.

  3. Descriptions of Paradise and Hellfire: The surah offers awe-inspiring imagery concerning Paradise and Hellfire, particularly in verses 36-53. Readers are vividly transported to realms beyond imagination, where eternal bliss awaits those who strive towards righteousness, while everlasting punishment looms over those who defiantly reject Allah’s guidance.

  4. Powerlessness of Idols: Throughout Al-Araf, the powerlessness of idols is emphasized. The surah highlights how those who worship these false deities are ultimately forsaken and powerless against divine punishment.

Other Names of Surah Al-Araf

Surah Al-Araf is known by several names, each reflecting different aspects of its content:

  • “Alif, Laam, Mim, Saad” (المص): The opening letters of the surah, found in verse 1 (7:1).
  • “Miqat”: Meaning appointed place or time, mentioned in verse 141 (7:141).
  • “Mithaq”: Meaning covenant, referenced in verse 172 (7:172).

Structure of Surah Al-Araf

Surah Al-Araf can be divided into five main parts:

  1. The Prophet and People's Duty: The importance of safeguarding the divine verses and rulings (verses 1-9).
  2. Satan’s Efforts: His attempts to dissuade people from acting upon God’s commands (verses 10-36).
  3. Other-worldly Punishment: The consequences for those who acted against divine rulings (verses 37-58).
  4. Worldly Punishment: The punishments faced in this world for transgressing divine commands (verses 59-174).
  5. The Prophet’s Duty: The responsibilities regarding transgressors and how to address their actions (verses 175-206).

Surah Al-Araf English Translation and Transliteration

In Surah Al-Araf you can read the translation of Ahmad Raza Khan who was a renowned scholar of the Islamic world and his translation book is known as Kanzul Imaan. You can read the transliteration of Surah Al-Araf which will help you to understand how to read the Arabic text. Apart from that, we have included a Word-By-Word English Translation of the Arabic text of Surah Al-Araf.

Surah Al-Araf English Tafsir/Tafseer (Commentry)

In Surah Al-Araf we have included two Tafseer (Commentary) in English. The first one is from Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan who was a well-known scholar. In this tafsir, we have also included the most popular Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is the most comprehensive tafsir available in the world. You can read both or any one of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 206 verses / Ayat in Surah Al-Araf

Surah Al-Araf was revealed in Makkah

Surah Al-Araf can be found in Juz or Para 8-9

There are 24 Ruku in Surah Al-Araf

Surah number of Surah Al-Araf is 7

The meaning of Surah Al-Araf is The Heights, The Faculty of Discernment

You can find English Translation, Transliteration and Tafseer/Tafsir of Surah Al-Araf here at quranever.com. Here two tafseer are currently.One is Tafsir Ibn-Kathir and another one is Tafsir-e-Naeemi.

Dear bothers and sisters as a Sunni Muslim we cannot say any Translation and Tafseer was as long it conforms with the 4 school of thoughts. But here at quranever.com, we have included Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is most comprehensive tafsir. Apart from that we have also included tafsir of Mufti Ahmad Yaar khan, Tafsir-e-Naeemi of Surah Al-Araf.

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