Al-A’la (Surah 87)

Al-A'la (The Most High)

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Introduction

Unlike the wicked who plot against Allah (according to the end of the previous sûrah), the Prophet (ﷺ) is ordered at the beginning of this Meccan sûrah to glorify his Lord. This fleeting world is compared to the short life of plants (verses 4-5). The Prophet (ﷺ) is reassured of Allah’s support, and the wicked are warned of burning in Hell. This warning is emphasized in 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.

The Master Creator

1. Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High,

2. Who created and (perfectly) fashioned (all),

3. and Who ordained precisely and inspired accordingly,

4. and Who brings forth (green) pasture,

5. then reduces it to withered chaff.

سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَى١

ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ٢

وَٱلَّذِى قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ٣

وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ٤

فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ٥

Surah 87 - Al-A'la (The Most High) - Verses 1-5

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