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Surah Al-Araf Englsh Translation, Transliteration Tafsir [81-90]

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

 

إِنَّكُمۡ لَتَأۡتُونَ ٱلرِّجَالَ شَهۡوَةٗ مِّن دُونِ ٱلنِّسَآءِۚ بَلۡ أَنتُمۡ قَوۡمٞ مُّسۡرِفُونَ
 Transliteration:( Innakum lata'toonar rijaala shahwatam min doonin nisaaa'; bal antumqawmum musrifoon )

81. You rather approach males for lust, instead of females (197). On the contrary, you cross the limits.
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Topic Discussed: Lust   | Female(Word)   | Male(Word)   | Story of Lut Lot Part-2   | People of Lut used to Approach Men to Women   |

وَمَا كَانَ جَوَابَ قَوۡمِهِۦٓ إِلَّآ أَن قَالُوٓاْ أَخۡرِجُوهُم مِّن قَرۡيَتِكُمۡۖ إِنَّهُمۡ أُنَاسٞ يَتَطَهَّرُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wa maa kaana jawaaba qawmihee illaa an qaalooo akhrijoohum min qaryatikum innahum unaasuny yatatahharoon )

82. And there was no answer from his people, but they only said: "Turn them out of your town (198), surely these people aspire to be pure".
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Topic Discussed: Town(Word)   | Story of Lut Lot Part-2   | People of Lut opposed him   |

فَأَنجَيۡنَٰهُ وَأَهۡلَهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱمۡرَأَتَهُۥ كَانَتۡ مِنَ ٱلۡغَٰبِرِينَ
 Transliteration:( Fa anjainaahu wa ahlahooo illam ra atahoo kaanat minal ghaabireen )

83. Then We delivered him and his family (199), except his wife, she was of those who remained behind (200)
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Topic Discussed: Story of Lut Lot Part-2   | Allah Destroyed People of Lut With His wife   | Wife(Word)   | Family   |

وَأَمۡطَرۡنَا عَلَيۡهِم مَّطَرٗاۖ فَٱنظُرۡ كَيۡفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلۡمُجۡرِمِينَ
 Transliteration:( Wa 'amtarnaa 'alaihim mataran fanzur kaifa kaana aaqibatul mujrimeen )

84. And We showered upon them a rain (201), then behold! What was the end of the sinners (202)?
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Topic Discussed: Allah Destroyed People of Lut With His wife   | Story of Lut Lot Part-2   | Rain(Word)   | Sinners   |

وَإِلَىٰ مَدۡيَنَ أَخَاهُمۡ شُعَيۡبٗاۚ قَالَ يَٰقَوۡمِ ٱعۡبُدُواْ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنۡ إِلَٰهٍ غَيۡرُهُۥۖ قَدۡ جَآءَتۡكُم بَيِّنَةٞ مِّن رَّبِّكُمۡۖ فَأَوۡفُواْ ٱلۡكَيۡلَ وَٱلۡمِيزَانَ وَلَا تَبۡخَسُواْ ٱلنَّاسَ أَشۡيَآءَهُمۡ وَلَا تُفۡسِدُواْ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ بَعۡدَ إِصۡلَٰحِهَاۚ ذَٰلِكُمۡ خَيۡرٞ لَّكُمۡ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤۡمِنِينَ
 Transliteration:( Wa ilaa Madyana akhaahum Shu'aybaa; qaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhoo qad jaaa'atkum baiyinatum mir Rabbikum fa awful kaila walmeezaana wa laa tabkhasun naasa ashyaa'ahum wa laa tufsidoo fil ardi ba'da islaahihaa; zaalikum khairul lakum in kuntum mu'mineen )

85. And to Madian We sent Shuaib from their brethren (203). He said: "O my people! Worship Allah, for there, is no god for you other than Him. Undoubtedly, there have come to you bright proofs from your Lord. Then give full measures (204) and full weights properly and do not give the people their things in reduction(205). And do not spread mischief on the earth after setting its fair management. This is good for you if you believe (206)"
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Topic Discussed: Believe   | Bright   | Worship(Word)   | Rab(Word)   | Allah(Word)   | Earth(Direct Word)   | Shuayb Preached Oneness of Allah   | Story of Shuaib   |

وَلَا تَقۡعُدُواْ بِكُلِّ صِرَٰطٖ تُوعِدُونَ وَتَصُدُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ مَنۡ ءَامَنَ بِهِۦ وَتَبۡغُونَهَا عِوَجٗاۚ وَٱذۡكُرُوٓاْ إِذۡ كُنتُمۡ قَلِيلٗا فَكَثَّرَكُمۡۖ وَٱنظُرُواْ كَيۡفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلۡمُفۡسِدِينَ
 Transliteration:( Wa laa taq'udoo bikulli siraatin too'idoona wa tasuddoona 'an sabeelil laahi man aamana bihee wa tabghoonahaa 'iwajaa; waz kurooo iz kuntum qaleelan fakassarakum wanzuroo kaifa kaana 'aaqibatul mufsideen )

86. And sit not on every path (207) threatening and barring from Allah's ways to the wayfarers who have believed in Him, desiring crookedness in it. And remember when you were few, He multiplied (208) you. And behold! What was the end of the mischief-makers (209)?
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Topic Discussed: Believe   | Remember   | Story of Shuaib   | Shuayb Preached Oneness of Allah   |

وَإِن كَانَ طَآئِفَةٞ مِّنكُمۡ ءَامَنُواْ بِٱلَّذِيٓ أُرۡسِلۡتُ بِهِۦ وَطَآئِفَةٞ لَّمۡ يُؤۡمِنُواْ فَٱصۡبِرُواْ حَتَّىٰ يَحۡكُمَ ٱللَّهُ بَيۡنَنَاۚ وَهُوَ خَيۡرُ ٱلۡحَٰكِمِينَ
 Transliteration:( Wa In kaana taaa'ifatum minkum aamanoo billazeee ursiltu bihee wa taaa'ifatul lam yu'minoo fasbiroo hattaa yahkumal laahu bainanaa; wa Huwa khairul haakimeen (End Juz 8) )

87. And if there is a party of you who believe in that with which I have been sent and a party of you who believe (210) not, then wait till Allah decides between us. And Allah's decision is the best (211)
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Topic Discussed: Believe   | Allah(Word)   | Story of Shuaib   | Shuayb Preached Oneness of Allah   |

۞قَالَ ٱلۡمَلَأُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسۡتَكۡبَرُواْ مِن قَوۡمِهِۦ لَنُخۡرِجَنَّكَ يَٰشُعَيۡبُ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مَعَكَ مِن قَرۡيَتِنَآ أَوۡ لَتَعُودُنَّ فِي مِلَّتِنَاۚ قَالَ أَوَلَوۡ كُنَّا كَٰرِهِينَ
 Transliteration:( Qaalal mala ul lazeenas takbaroo min qawmihee lanukhrijannaka yaa Shu'aibu wallazeena aamanoo ma'aka min qaryatinaaa aw lata'oo dunna fee millatinaa; qaala awa law kunnaa kaariheen )

88.The proud chiefs (212) of his people said: "O Shuaib! We swear that we will certainly throw you out of our town along with those Muslims (213) who are with you or you come back to our faith". He said: "What! Even though we hate it (214)?"
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Topic Discussed: Story of Shuaib   | People of Midian told Shuaib they will banish him   | Muslim(s)   | Town(Word)   | Hate   | Swear(Word)   |

قَدِ ٱفۡتَرَيۡنَا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا إِنۡ عُدۡنَا فِي مِلَّتِكُم بَعۡدَ إِذۡ نَجَّىٰنَا ٱللَّهُ مِنۡهَاۚ وَمَا يَكُونُ لَنَآ أَن نَّعُودَ فِيهَآ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّنَاۚ وَسِعَ رَبُّنَا كُلَّ شَيۡءٍ عِلۡمًاۚ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ تَوَكَّلۡنَاۚ رَبَّنَا ٱفۡتَحۡ بَيۡنَنَا وَبَيۡنَ قَوۡمِنَا بِٱلۡحَقِّ وَأَنتَ خَيۡرُ ٱلۡفَٰتِحِينَ
 Transliteration:( Qadif tarainaa 'alal laahi kaziban in 'udnaa fee millatikum ba'da iz najjaanal laahu minhaa; wa maa yakoonu lanaaa an na'ooda feehaaa illaaa ai yashaaa'al laahu Rabbunaa; wasi'a Rabbunaa kulla shai'in 'ilmaa; 'alal laahi tawakkalnaa; Rabbanaf tah bainanaa wa baina qawminaa bilhaqqi wa Anta khairul faatiheen )

89. Certainly we shall forge a lie against Allah if we return to your faith after Allah has delivered us from it (215). And if it is not for us Muslims that we should come back in your faith, but that Allah Who is our Lord so willed (216) The knowledge of our Lord comprehends everything (217). We put our trust in Allah. O our Lord! Decide between us and our people with truth (218). And Your decision is the best (219).
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Topic Discussed: Knowledge(Word)   | Rab(Word)   | Muslim(s)   | Allah(Word)   | Rab(Word)   | Shuayb Preached Oneness of Allah   |

وَقَالَ ٱلۡمَلَأُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ مِن قَوۡمِهِۦ لَئِنِ ٱتَّبَعۡتُمۡ شُعَيۡبًا إِنَّكُمۡ إِذٗا لَّخَٰسِرُونَ
 Transliteration:( Wa qaalal mala ul lazeena kafaroo min qawmihee la'init taba'tum Shu'aiban innakum izal lakhaasiroon )

90. And the infidel chiefs of his people said: "If you follow Shuaib, you shall certainly be the losers" (220).
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Topic Discussed: People of Midian told Shuaib they will banish him   | Story of Shuaib   |

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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