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    • Surah Al Imran Englsh Translation, Transliteration Tafsir [-9-0]

    About Surah Al Imrans 

    Al-Imran (Arabic: آل عِمْرَانَ, 'l ʿimr'n; meaning: The Family of Imran) is the third chapter (Surah) of the Quran with two hundred verses (Ayat)

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    ? Summary / Theme of Surah Al-Imran

    Surah Al-Imran addresses both spiritual guidance and socio-political challenges faced by the Muslim community, especially after the Battle of Uhud. It emphasizes reliance on Allah, the importance of sincere faith, and warns against forming bonds with those who actively oppose Islam.

    The Surah also reminds believers that:

    • Victory and defeat come only by Allah’s will.

    • Suffering is a test, and perseverance leads to reward.

    • Divine knowledge encompasses all, both hidden and manifest.

    • True strength lies in submitting to Allah, not in worldly alliances.

    "Fear Allah, but know He is Merciful to those devoted to Him."

    ? Lessons Learned from Surah Al-Imran

    1. Honor and disgrace are solely in Allah’s control.

    2. Allah’s power is limitless—as shown in Zakariyya (a.s.) being granted a son in old age.

    3. Never plot against Allah’s commands.

    4. Avoid speaking ambiguously with the intent to mislead, especially concerning divine matters.

    5. Those who hold fast to Allah will remain on the straight path.

    6. Remember your humble beginnings and Allah’s countless blessings.

    7. Choose your friends and allies wisely—do not ally with enemies of your faith.

    8. Mashwarah (consultation) is vital in decision-making. After that, rely on Allah.

    9. Death is inevitable—everyone will taste it, no matter how righteous or sinful.

    ? Spiritual Benefits of Surah Al-Imran (According to Hadith & Scholars)

    ? From Hadith and Islamic Teachings:

    • Surah Al-Imran + Al-Baqarah = The Radiant Pair:

      “Recite Al-Baqarah and Al-‘Imran. They will come as two clouds or flocks of birds on the Day of Judgment, interceding for their reciters.” – [Sahih Muslim]

    • Verses 26 & 27:

      Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told Mu’adh (r.a.) that these verses, when recited sincerely, can relieve a person from heavy debt – [Tabarani]

    • Verse 145:

      Reciting it 11 times is known to bring relief from backache.

    • Verses 8 & 9:

      Recite them 11 times for migraine or severe headache relief.

    • Reciting on Fridays:

      The mercy of Allah and angels’ forgiveness descends upon the reciter.

    • Surah as Protection:

      Writing it and wearing it as a taweez (amulet) is believed to bring ease in sustenance, protect against distress, and help women with pregnancy or fertility issues (based on traditional practices and beliefs).

    ? Unique Wisdom from Surah Al-Imran

    • Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said: Reciting Surah Al-Imran and Al-Baqarah will protect the reciter on Judgment Day like a cloud shields from the sun.

    • Used as a Naqsh or Talisman: Traditional scholars mention benefits like:

      • Increasing barakah (blessings) in one’s home.

      • Helping infertile couples.

      • Healing trees that do not bear fruit when hung nearby (symbolic of fertility and growth).

      • Bringing emotional peace and removing hardships.

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    بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

     

    وَإِذۡ غَدَوۡتَ مِنۡ أَهۡلِكَ تُبَوِّئُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ مَقَٰعِدَ لِلۡقِتَالِۗ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ

    Transliteration:( Wa iz ghadawta min ahlika tubawwi'ul mu'mineena maqaa'ida lilqitaal; wallaahu samee'un 'aleem )
    121. And when you [O Beloved Prophet Muhammad] came out from your house in the morning [266] to assign the Muslims their positions for the battle [of Uhud]. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing [267].
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    Topic Discussed: Prophets(Direct Word)   | Allah(Word)   | Morning   | Allah reminds prophet and Muslim about battle of Uhud   | Battle of Uhud   | Rasool/Messanger   | House   | Muslim(s)   | Believers(Word)   |

    إِذۡ هَمَّت طَّآئِفَتَانِ مِنكُمۡ أَن تَفۡشَلَا وَٱللَّهُ وَلِيُّهُمَاۗ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلۡيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ

    Transliteration:( Iz hammat taaa'ifataani minkum an tafshalaa wallaahu waliyyuhumaa; wa 'alal laahi falyatawakkalil mu'minoon )
    122. When your two groups intended cowardice [268], but Allah was their protector. And upon Allah should the believers rely.
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    Topic Discussed: Allah reminds prophet and Muslim about battle of Uhud   | Allah(Word)   | Believers(Word)   |

    وَلَقَدۡ نَصَرَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِبَدۡرٖ وَأَنتُمۡ أَذِلَّةٞۖ فَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَشۡكُرُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa laqad nasarakumul laahu bi-Badrinw wa antum azillatun fattaqul laaha la'allakum tashkuroon )
    123. And indeed, Allah helped you at Badr when you were without resources [269]. So fear Allah, that perhaps you may be grateful.
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    Topic Discussed: Allah(Word)   | Allah helped you at Badr when you were utterly weak   | Fear   | Battle of Badr   | Grateful   |

    إِذۡ تَقُولُ لِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ أَلَن يَكۡفِيَكُمۡ أَن يُمِدَّكُمۡ رَبُّكُم بِثَلَٰثَةِ ءَالَٰفٖ مِّنَ ٱلۡمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ مُنزَلِينَ

    Transliteration:( Iz taqoolu lilmu'mineena alai yakfiyakum ai-yumiddakum Rabbukum bisalaasati aalaafim minal malaaa'ikati munzaleen )
    124. (When you) said to the believers, "Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord should assist you by sending down three thousand angels" [270].
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    Topic Discussed: Angels   | Battle of Badr   | Rab(Word)   | Prophet said to Companions Allah will send 3000 Angles   |

    بَلَىٰٓۚ إِن تَصۡبِرُواْ وَتَتَّقُواْ وَيَأۡتُوكُم مِّن فَوۡرِهِمۡ هَٰذَا يُمۡدِدۡكُمۡ رَبُّكُم بِخَمۡسَةِ ءَالَٰفٖ مِّنَ ٱلۡمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ مُسَوِّمِينَ

    Transliteration:( Balaaa; in tasbiroo wa tattaqoo wa ya'tookum min fawrihim haazaa yumdidkum Rabbukum bikhamsati aalaafim minal malaaa'ikati musawwimeen )
    125. Yes, why not! If you remain steadfast and become pious, and the infidels come upon you instantly [271], then your Lord will send five thousand angels with marks for your help [272].
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    Topic Discussed: Steadfast   | Pious(Word)   | If you are steadfast Allah will send 5000 Angles for you   | Rab(Word)   | Angels   |

    وَمَا جَعَلَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا بُشۡرَىٰ لَكُمۡ وَلِتَطۡمَئِنَّ قُلُوبُكُم بِهِۦۗ وَمَا ٱلنَّصۡرُ إِلَّا مِنۡ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلۡعَزِيزِ ٱلۡحَكِيمِ

    Transliteration:( Wa maa ja'alahul laahu illaa bushraa lakum wa litatma'inna quloobukum bih' wa man-nasru illaa min 'indilllaahil 'Azeezil Hakeem )
    126. And this [conquest] was cheerful news for you by Allah that your hearts might be satisfied [273]. There is no help except from Allah, the Most Dominant, the Most Wise.
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    Topic Discussed: Heart(Word)   | This is a clear message from Allah   | Allah(Word)   | Allah, the only One, the Most Dominant   |

    لِيَقۡطَعَ طَرَفٗا مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓاْ أَوۡ يَكۡبِتَهُمۡ فَيَنقَلِبُواْ خَآئِبِينَ

    Transliteration:( Laiyaqta'a tarafam minal lazeena kafarooo aw yakbitahum fayanqaliboo khaaa'ibeen )
    127.That He may cut off a portion of the infidels [274], or overpower them, so that they may go back disappointed [275].
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    Topic Discussed: Battle of Badr   | Allah helped you so that you can defeat the non-beleivers   |

    لَيۡسَ لَكَ مِنَ ٱلۡأَمۡرِ شَيۡءٌ أَوۡ يَتُوبَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ أَوۡ يُعَذِّبَهُمۡ فَإِنَّهُمۡ ظَٰلِمُونَ

    Transliteration:( Laisa laka minal amrishai'un aw yatooba 'alaihim aw yu'az zi bahum fa innahum zaalimoon )
    128. This matter is not in your [276] hands; whether He turns towards them or punishes them, because they are indeed wrongdoers [277].
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    Topic Discussed: Repentance   | Rasool/Messanger   | Its for Allah who decides whether He accepts repentance   | Unjust   |

    وَلِلَّهِ مَا فِي ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِۚ يَغۡفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُۚ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٞ رَّحِيمٞ

    Transliteration:( Wa lillahi maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil-ard; yaghfiru limai-yashaaa'u wa yu'azzibu mai-yashaaa'; wallaahu Ghafoorur Raheem )
    129. And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth [278]. He forgives whomever He pleases and punishes whomever He pleases. And Allah is Forgiving and merciful [279].
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    Topic Discussed: Merciful(Word)   | Forgiveness(Word)   | Earth(Direct Word)   | Heaven(Sky)   | Allah(Word)   | Earth and Heavens Belongs to Allah   | Allah punishes He likes and Spare whom He Likes   | Allah forgives whom He wills and chastises whom He pleases   |

    يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ لَا تَأۡكُلُواْ ٱلرِّبَوٰٓاْ أَضۡعَٰفٗا مُّضَٰعَفَةٗۖ وَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تُفۡلِحُونَ

    Transliteration:( Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo la takulu ribaaa ad'aafam mudaa'afatanw wattaqul laaha la'allakum tuflihoon )
    130. O believers! Do not devour interest, doubled and redoubled [280]; and fear Allah, in the hope that you may get prosperity [281].
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    Topic Discussed: Hope   | Salvation   | O you who believe   | Allah(Word)   | Believers Do not swallow interest   |

    Surah Al Imran English Translation and Transliteration

    In Surah Al Imran 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 Imran 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 Imran.

    Surah Al Imran English Tafsir/Tafseer (Commentry)

    In Surah Al Imran 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 200 verses / Ayat in Surah Al Imran

    Surah Al Imran was revealed in Madinah

    Surah Al Imran can be found in Juz or Para 3-4

    There are 20 Ruku in Surah Al Imran

    Surah number of Surah Al Imran is 3

    The meaning of Surah Al Imran is The Family of Imraan, The House of ?Imr?n

    You can find English Translation, Transliteration and Tafseer/Tafsir of Surah Al Imran 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 Imran.

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