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Surah Al-Araf Englsh Translation, Transliteration Tafsir [191-200]

About surah Al-Araf 

Al-Araf(Arabic: ٱلأعراف, al-ʾAʿrāf; meaning: The Heights) is the 7th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an, with 206 verses (āyāt).

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The summary/ theme of the surah Al-Araf

Al-Araf is one of the most detailed Surahs about the origins of creation and revealing prophecies about the judgment day. In the beginning, it describes how Satan forced Adam and Eve to leave heaven and they all came down to earth. From that point on, Satan became humanity's greatest enemy.

Lesson learned from Surah Al-Araf

  1. Our actions will be weighed on the Day of Judgement, and if the scale of good outweighs the bad, we will have succeeded, otherwise, we will be losers.  
  2. Trying to expose someone’s private parts is a satanic act; it is the very motive Shayṭān had in convincing Ä€dam and Ḥawwā عليهما السلام to eat from the forbidden tree.  
  3. Clothes are a blessing from Allāh.  
  4. We should dress well when going to the Masjid.  
  5. Don’t be extravagant.  
  6. There will be no malice in the hearts of the people of Jannah.  
  7. Regularly make this du‘ā:  رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ‘ 
  8. O Allāh! Pour upon us patience, and take our souls with Islām.’  
  9. Sometimes, we have to control our emotions and look at the bigger picture.  
  10. Imagine the relationship MÅ«sā عليه السلام had with Allāh, when Allāh punished the BanÅ« Isrā’Ä«l, MÅ«sā interceded saying, “If You so wished, You could have destroyed them and myself. Will You destroy us due to the actions of the foolish among us? [After all] it is Your trial; You let astray whomsoever You wish, and guide whomsoever You wish. You are our guardian, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, for You are the best of the forgivers!”  
  11. The Mercy of Allāh encompasses everything.  
  12. Allāh tests us through good and bad, so that we can mend our ways.  
  13. Allāh does not let the actions of those who do good go to waste.  
  14. When Shayṭān whispers to you, recite ta‘awwudh: Ø£Ù‘عُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْم  
  15. When the Qur’ān is being recited, remain silent and listen attentively; this will lead to Allāh showing mercy upon you.

Recitation   Benefits of surah Al-Araf

There are count less benefits we are sharing few as below,

1) If you write Surat Araf and wear, then the wearer will be  safe from enemies and wild animals. If you writes this surah with rose water and saffron on paper and hangs it around his neck, so long it remains there, no carnivorous animal would touch him.

2) Recitation of Surat Araf once in a month, will not fear on Day of Judgement Qiyamah. Whoso recites this surat every month would be on the day of judgement, among those about whom verse 35 of this surah says:“No fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.”

3) Those who recite Surah Al Araf often will set a Veil/curtain between shaitan and reciter.

4) If this surah is recited on Friday, the reciter would not be examined on the day of reckoning. This surah would be a witness for the reciter on the day of judgement. On the day of judgement Allah would hang a curtain between the reciter of this surah and Shaytan, and he would be treated as the companions of prophet Adam.


 

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بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

 

أَيُشۡرِكُونَ مَا لَا يَخۡلُقُ شَيۡـٔٗا وَهُمۡ يُخۡلَقُونَ
 Transliteration:( A yushrikoona maa laa yakhluqu shai'anw wa hum yukhlaqoon )

191.Do they equate with Him those who make nothing? They are themselves created ones (444).
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Topic Discussed: Why worship those Gods who have been created himself ?   |

وَلَا يَسۡتَطِيعُونَ لَهُمۡ نَصۡرٗا وَلَآ أَنفُسَهُمۡ يَنصُرُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wa laa yastatee'oona lahum nasranw wa laaa anfusahum yansuroon )

192.And neither have they any power to give help to anyone, nor can they help themselves (445).
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Topic Discussed: Have no power to help other   |

وَإِن تَدۡعُوهُمۡ إِلَى ٱلۡهُدَىٰ لَا يَتَّبِعُوكُمۡۚ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيۡكُمۡ أَدَعَوۡتُمُوهُمۡ أَمۡ أَنتُمۡ صَٰمِتُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wa in tad'oohum ilalhudaa laa yattabi'ookum; sawaaa'un 'alaikum a-da'awtumoohum 'am antum saamitoon )

193.And if you call them towards guidance, they will not follow you. It is same to you whether you invite them or you remain silent (446).
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Topic Discussed: Guidance   | Whether you call them or not there is no difference   |

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ تَدۡعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ عِبَادٌ أَمۡثَالُكُمۡۖ فَٱدۡعُوهُمۡ فَلۡيَسۡتَجِيبُواْ لَكُمۡ إِن كُنتُمۡ صَٰدِقِينَ
 Transliteration:( Innal lazeena tad'oona min doonil laahi 'ibaadun amsaalukum fad'oohum fal yastajeeboo lakum in kuntum saadiqeen )

194.Undoubtedly those worship besides Allah, are bondsmen like you (447). Therefore, call upon them and let them respond to you, if you are truthful (448).
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Topic Discussed: Worship(Word)   | Allah(Word)   | Other Gods are creatures like you.   | Truthful   |

أَلَهُمۡ أَرۡجُلٞ يَمۡشُونَ بِهَآۖ أَمۡ لَهُمۡ أَيۡدٖ يَبۡطِشُونَ بِهَآۖ أَمۡ لَهُمۡ أَعۡيُنٞ يُبۡصِرُونَ بِهَآۖ أَمۡ لَهُمۡ ءَاذَانٞ يَسۡمَعُونَ بِهَاۗ قُلِ ٱدۡعُواْ شُرَكَآءَكُمۡ ثُمَّ كِيدُونِ فَلَا تُنظِرُونِ
 Transliteration:( 'A lahum arjuluny yamshoona bihaa 'am lahum 'aidiny yabtishoona bihaaa 'am lahum a'yunuy yubsiroona bihaaa 'am lahum aazaanuny yasma'oona bihaa; qulid'oo shurakaaa'akum thumma keedooni falaa tunziroon )

195.Have they feet to walk with? Or, have they hands with which to hold? Or, have they eyes with (449) which to see? Or, have they ears with which to hear? Please declare: "Call upon your associates and then try your tricks on me and give me no respite" (450).
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Topic Discussed: Eyes   | See   | Hear   | Hands   | Idols cannot see hear or talk   |

إِنَّ وَلِـِّۧيَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِي نَزَّلَ ٱلۡكِتَٰبَۖ وَهُوَ يَتَوَلَّى ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
 Transliteration:( Inna waliyyial laahul lazee nazzalal Kitaaba wa Huwa yatawallas saaliheen )

196. Undoubtedly, my Protector (451) is Allah Who sent down the Book, and He befriends the righteous.
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Topic Discussed: Befriend   | Righteous(Word)   | Allah(Word)   | My Guardian is Allah   | Book of Allah   |

وَٱلَّذِينَ تَدۡعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ لَا يَسۡتَطِيعُونَ نَصۡرَكُمۡ وَلَآ أَنفُسَهُمۡ يَنصُرُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wallazeena tad'oona min doonihee laa yastatee'oona nasrakum wa laaa anfusahum yansuroon )

197.And those, whom you worship besides Him, cannot help you, nor they help themselves ( 452).
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Topic Discussed: Worship(Word)   | Have no power to help other   |

وَإِن تَدۡعُوهُمۡ إِلَى ٱلۡهُدَىٰ لَا يَسۡمَعُواْۖ وَتَرَىٰهُمۡ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَيۡكَ وَهُمۡ لَا يُبۡصِرُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wa in tad'oohum ilal hudaa laa yasma'oo wa taraahum yanzuroona ilaika wa hum laa yubsiroon )

198.And if you call them towards guidance, they do not hear, and you see them looking at you and they see nothing (453).
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Topic Discussed: Hear   | Hear   | Guidance   | Have no power to help other   |

خُذِ ٱلۡعَفۡوَ وَأۡمُرۡ بِٱلۡعُرۡفِ وَأَعۡرِضۡ عَنِ ٱلۡجَٰهِلِينَ
 Transliteration:( Khuzil 'afwa wa mur bil'urfi wa A'rid 'anil jaahileen )

199.(O Beloved Prophet) Adopt forgiveness and advise to do good and turn away from the ignorant (454).
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Topic Discussed: Prophets(Direct Word)   | Forgiveness(Word)   |   |

وَإِمَّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلشَّيۡطَٰنِ نَزۡغٞ فَٱسۡتَعِذۡ بِٱللَّهِۚ إِنَّهُۥ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
 Transliteration:( Wa immaa yanzaghannaka minash Shaitaani nazghun fasta'iz billaah; innahoo Samee'un Aleem )

200.And (O listener)! If the devil gives you any pricking (455) then seek refuge in Allah. Undoubtedly, it is He Who is Most Hearing, the Knowing.
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Topic Discussed: See   | Hear   | Seek Refuge of Allah from Satan   | Allah(Word)   | He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing   |

About Al-Araf, this sûrah takes its name from the heights mentioned in verse 46. It is a captivating and profound chapter of the Quran that transports us to Mecca during the time of revelation. Like many other Meccan sûrahs, it beautifully recounts the stories of earlier prophets who faced rejection and denial from their own people, only to witness their ultimate destruction as a consequence. These narratives serve as reassurance for the Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) and act as a stark warning to his community about Allāh's impending torment if they persist on their path of disbelief.

Within this sacred text, we encounter an enthralling retelling of Satan's audacity and Adam's temptation in Paradise, leading to their fall from grace. The intricate details shared here provide invaluable lessons for believers regarding vigilance against Satan's cunning whispers and constant temptations that can lead them astray. This narrative serves as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and actively guard themselves against any deceptive influences or distractions along their spiritual journey.

Furthermore, what distinguishes this sûrah are the awe-inspiring descriptions it offers concerning Paradise and Hellfire. Through vivid imagery woven into verses 36-53, readers are transported into realms beyond imagination; where eternal bliss awaits those who strive towards righteousness with unwavering devotion while everlasting punishment looms over those who defiantly reject Allāh's guidance.

The powerlessness of idols is another crucial aspect emphasized throughout Al-Araf. By highlighting how

Other names of Surah Araf:

 

  1. “Alif, Laam, Mim, Saad” (المص) (7:1)
  2. “Miqat” means appointed place or time (7:141)
  3. “Mithaq” means covenant (7:172)


Surah Araf can be divided into 5 main parts:

  1. The Prophet and people’s duty in safeguarding the divine verses and rulings (1-9)
  2. Satan’s efforts in dissuading people to act upon God’s commands (10-36)
  3. Other-worldly punishment of those who acted against divine rulings (37-58)
  4. Worldly punishment of those who acted against divine rulings (59-174)
  5. The Prophet’s duty regarding the transgressors (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 quran4ever.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 quran4ever.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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