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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

     

    وَلِيُمَحِّصَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَيَمۡحَقَ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wa liyumahhisal laahul lazeena aamanoo wa yamhaqal kaafireen )
    141. And Allah may purify the believers through trials and may obliterate the disbelievers [299].
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    Topic Discussed: Allah try men to differentiate between believer and non-believer   | Allah(Word)   | Believers(Word)   |

    أَمۡ حَسِبۡتُمۡ أَن تَدۡخُلُواْ ٱلۡجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَعۡلَمِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ جَٰهَدُواْ مِنكُمۡ وَيَعۡلَمَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Am hasibtum an tadkhulul Jannnata wa lammaa ya'lamil laahul lazeena jaahadoo minkum wa ya'lamas saabireen )
    142. Or do you suppose [300] that you will enter Paradise [301] while Allah has not yet tested those among you who strive and made evident the patient ones [302]?
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    Topic Discussed: Steadfast   | Do you think Allah will enter paradise without trail   | Allah(Word)   | Paradise/Jannah   |

    وَلَقَدۡ كُنتُمۡ تَمَنَّوۡنَ ٱلۡمَوۡتَ مِن قَبۡلِ أَن تَلۡقَوۡهُ فَقَدۡ رَأَيۡتُمُوهُ وَأَنتُمۡ تَنظُرُونَ

    Transliteration:( Wa laqad kuntum tamannnawnal mawta min qabli an talqawhu faqad ra aitumoohu wa antum tanzuroon )
    143. And certainly, you longed for death before you met it [303]. Now you have seen it with your own eyes.
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    Topic Discussed: Death(Direct Word)   | You longed for death and you are facing now   | Eyes   |

    وَمَا مُحَمَّدٌ إِلَّا رَسُولٞ قَدۡ خَلَتۡ مِن قَبۡلِهِ ٱلرُّسُلُۚ أَفَإِيْن مَّاتَ أَوۡ قُتِلَ ٱنقَلَبۡتُمۡ عَلَىٰٓ أَعۡقَٰبِكُمۡۚ وَمَن يَنقَلِبۡ عَلَىٰ عَقِبَيۡهِ فَلَن يَضُرَّ ٱللَّهَ شَيۡـٔٗاۚ وَسَيَجۡزِي ٱللَّهُ ٱلشَّـٰكِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wa maa Muhammadun illaa Rasoolun qad khalat min qablihir Rusul; afa'im maata aw qutilan qalabtum 'alaaa a'qaabikum; wa mai yanqalib 'alaa aqibaihi falai yadurral laaha shai'aa; wa sayajzil laahush shaakireen )
    144. And Muhammad is but a Messenger [304]. There have been many other Messengers before him [305]. So if he were to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels [306]? And whoever turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all [307], but Allah will reward the grateful [308].
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    Topic Discussed: Grateful   | Death(Direct Word)   | Muhammad is no more than a Messenger   | Rasool/Messanger   | The name Mohammad mentioned in Quran   | Give thanks to Allah and do not be ungrateful   | Allah(Word)   | Reward(Word)   |

    وَمَا كَانَ لِنَفۡسٍ أَن تَمُوتَ إِلَّا بِإِذۡنِ ٱللَّهِ كِتَٰبٗا مُّؤَجَّلٗاۗ وَمَن يُرِدۡ ثَوَابَ ٱلدُّنۡيَا نُؤۡتِهِۦ مِنۡهَا وَمَن يُرِدۡ ثَوَابَ ٱلۡأٓخِرَةِ نُؤۡتِهِۦ مِنۡهَاۚ وَسَنَجۡزِي ٱلشَّـٰكِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wa maa kaana linafsin an tamoota illaa bi iznillaahi kitaabam mu'ajjalaa; wa mai yurid sawaabad dunyaa nu'tihee minhaa wa mai yurid sawaabal Aakhirati nu'tihee minhaa; wa sanajzish shaakireen )
    145. No soul can die except by permission of Allah, the time of which is already recorded [309]. And whoever desires the reward of this world [310], We grant him of it. And whoever desires the reward of the Hereafter, We will bestow upon him of it [311]. And We shall reward the grateful.
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    Topic Discussed: No soul can die except by permission of Allah   | Death(Direct Word)   | Soul(Word)   | Allah will give as per desire of this World or Hereafter   | Allah(Word)   | Reward(Word)   | Hereafter   | Grateful   | World   | Permission   |

    وَكَأَيِّن مِّن نَّبِيّٖ قَٰتَلَ مَعَهُۥ رِبِّيُّونَ كَثِيرٞ فَمَا وَهَنُواْ لِمَآ أَصَابَهُمۡ فِي سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَمَا ضَعُفُواْ وَمَا ٱسۡتَكَانُواْۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wa ka aiyim min Nabiyyin qaatala ma'ahoo ribbiyyoona kaseerun famaa wahanoo limaaa Asaabahum fee sabeelil laahi wa maa da'ufoo wa mas takaanoo; wallaahu yuhibbus saabireen )
    146. And how many a prophet fought [312], and with him fought many godly men [313]. But they never lost assurance due to what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they weaken or give in [314]. And Allah loves the steadfast [315].
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    Topic Discussed: Prophets(Direct Word)   | Allah(Word)   | Allah loves the steadfast   | many prophets followers fought war in the cause of Allah   | Steadfast   |

    وَمَا كَانَ قَوۡلَهُمۡ إِلَّآ أَن قَالُواْ رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسۡرَافَنَا فِيٓ أَمۡرِنَا وَثَبِّتۡ أَقۡدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Wa maa kaana qawlahum illaa an qaaloo Rabbanagh fir lanaa zunoobanaa wa israafanaa feee amrinaa wa sabbit aqdaamanaa wansurnaa 'alal qawmil kaafireen )
    147. And they uttered nothing [316] more than this prayer: "O our Lord, forgive our sins and everything we have done in excess in our matters, and make firm [317] our steps, and help us against these disbelieving people" [318].
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    Topic Discussed: Sin(Word)   | Sin(Word)   | Forgiveness(Word)   | Duwa regarding patience   | Rab(Word)   | Salat Prayer Namaz   |

    فَـَٔاتَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ثَوَابَ ٱلدُّنۡيَا وَحُسۡنَ ثَوَابِ ٱلۡأٓخِرَةِۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُحۡسِنِينَ

    Transliteration:( Fa aataahumul laahu sawaabad dunyaa wa husna sawaabil Aakhirah; wallaahu yuhibbul muhsineen )
    148. So Allah gave them a reward of this world [319], and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. And Allah loves the good-doers [320].
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    Topic Discussed: Who fights in the way of Allah his reward is in both the world   | Allah(Word)   | Reward(Word)   | Hereafter   |

    يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِن تُطِيعُواْ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ يَرُدُّوكُمۡ عَلَىٰٓ أَعۡقَٰبِكُمۡ فَتَنقَلِبُواْ خَٰسِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Yaaa 'aiyuhal lazeena aamanoo in tutee'ullazeena kafaroo yaruddookum 'alaaa a'qaabikum fatanqaliboo khaasireen )
    149. O you who believe! If you follow [321] the line of the disbelievers, they will drive you back on your heels, and you will then become losers [322].
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    Topic Discussed: Believe   | O you who believe   | You will be loser if you follow who denies the truth   |

    بَلِ ٱللَّهُ مَوۡلَىٰكُمۡۖ وَهُوَ خَيۡرُ ٱلنَّـٰصِرِينَ

    Transliteration:( Balil laahu mawlaakum wa Huwa khairun naasireen )
    150. But Allah is your Protector, and He is the best helper [323].
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    Topic Discussed: Allah is the best helper   | Allah(Word)   |

    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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