Al-Qamar (Surah 54)
Al-Qamar (The Moon)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah, which takes its name from the splitting of the moon mentioned in verse 1, criticizes the disbelievers for rejecting warnings of the fast-approaching Hour. The pagans are warned of a dreadful fate similar to that of earlier disbelievers, who were mentioned passingly in the previous sûrah (53:50-54). The sûrah concludes by announcing that the righteous will be honoured in the presence of the Almighty, which is the highlight of the next sûrah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Warning to Meccan Deniers
1. The Hour has drawn near and the moon was split (in two). 2. Yet, whenever they see a sign, they turn away, saying, “Same old magic!” 3. They rejected (the truth) and followed their own desires—and every matter will be settled 4. even though the stories (of destroyed nations) that have already come to them are a sufficient deterrent. 5. (This Quran is) profound (in) wisdom, but warnings are of no benefit (to them). 6. So turn away from them (O Prophet). (And wait for) the Day (when) the caller will summon (them) for something horrifying. 7. With eyes downcast, they will come forth from the graves as if they were swarming locusts, 8. rushing towards the caller. The disbelievers will cry, “This is a difficult Day!”
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 1-8
The People of Noah
9. Before them, the people of Noah denied (the truth) and rejected Our servant, calling (him) insane. And he was intimidated. 10. So he cried out to his Lord, “I am helpless, so help (me)!” 11. So We opened the gates of the sky with pouring rain, 12. and caused the earth to burst with springs, so the waters met for a fate already set. 13. We carried him on that (Ark made) of planks and nails, 14. sailing under Our (watchful) Eyes—a (fair) punishment on behalf of the one (they) denied. 15. We certainly left this as a sign. So is there anyone who will be mindful? 16. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 17. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 9-17
The People of Hûd
18. ’Ȃd (also) rejected (the truth). Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 19. Indeed, We sent against them a furious wind, on a day of unrelenting misery, 20. that snatched people up, leaving them like trunks of uprooted palm trees. 21. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 22. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 18-22
The People of Ṣâliḥ
23. Thamûd rejected the warnings (as well), 24. arguing, “How can we follow one (average) human being from among us? We would then truly be misguided and insane. 25. Has the revelation been sent down (only) to him out of (all of) us? In fact, he is a boastful liar.” 26. (It was revealed to Ṣâliḥ,) “They will soon know who the boastful liar is. 27. We are sending the she-camel as a test for them. So watch them (closely), and have patience. 28. And tell them that the (drinking) water must be divided between them (and her), each taking a turn to drink (every other day).” 29. But they roused a companion of theirs, so he dared to kill (her). 30. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 31. Indeed, We sent against them (only) one (mighty) blast, leaving them like the twigs of fence-builders. 32. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 23-32
The People of Lot
33. The people of Lot (also) rejected the warnings. 34. We unleashed upon them a storm of stones. As for (the believers of) Lot’s family, We delivered them before dawn 35. as a blessing from Us. This is how We reward whoever gives thanks. 36. He had already warned them of Our (crushing) blow but they disputed the warnings. 37. And they even demanded his angel-guests from him, so We blinded their eyes. (And they were told,) “Taste then My punishment and warnings!” 38. And indeed, by the early morning they were overwhelmed by an unrelenting torment. 39. (Again they were told,) “Taste now My punishment and warnings!” 40. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 33-40
The People of Pharaoh
41. And indeed, the warnings (also) came to the people of Pharaoh. 42. (But) they rejected all of Our signs, so We seized them with the (crushing) grip of the Almighty, Most Powerful.
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 41-42
Warning to Pagan Deniers
43. Now, are you (Meccan) disbelievers superior to those (destroyed peoples)? Or have you (been granted) immunity (from punishment) in divine Books? 44. Or do they say, “We are all (a) united (front), bound to prevail.”? 45. (Soon) their united front will be defeated and (forced to) flee. 46. Better yet, the Hour is their appointed time—and the Hour will be most catastrophic and most bitter. 47. Indeed, the wicked are (entrenched) in misguidance, and (are bound for) blazes. 48. On the Day they will be dragged into the Fire on their faces, (they will be told,) “Taste the touch of Hell!” 49. Indeed, We have created everything, perfectly preordained. 50. Our command is but a single word, done in the blink of an eye. 51. We have already destroyed the likes of you. So will any (of you) be mindful? 52. Everything they have done is (listed) in (their) records. 53. Every matter, small and large, is written (precisely).
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 43-53
Reward of the Righteous
54. Indeed, the righteous will be amid Gardens and rivers, 55. at the Seat of Honour in the presence of the Most Powerful Sovereign.