Al-Inshiqaq — The Splitting Open
Surah Al-Inshiqaq is chapter 84 of the Noble Quran, revealed in Makki containing 25 verses.
إِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ ٱنشَقَّتۡ
Itha alssamao inshaqqat
When the sky has split [open]
وَأَذِنَتۡ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتۡ
Waathinat lirabbiha wahuqqat
And has responded to its Lord and was obligated [to do so]
وَإِذَا ٱلۡأَرۡضُ مُدَّتۡ
Waitha alardu muddat
And when the earth has been extended
وَأَلۡقَتۡ مَا فِيهَا وَتَخَلَّتۡ
Waalqat ma feeha watakhallat
And has cast out that within it and relinquished [it]
وَأَذِنَتۡ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتۡ
Waathinat lirabbiha wahuqqat
And has responded to its Lord and was obligated [to do so]
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلۡإِنسَٰنُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدۡحٗا فَمُلَٰقِيهِ
Ya ayyuha alinsanu innaka kadihun ila rabbika kadhan famulaqeehi
O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it
فَأَمَّا مَنۡ أُوتِيَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ
Faama man ootiya kitabahu biyameenihi
Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand
فَسَوۡفَ يُحَاسَبُ حِسَابٗا يَسِيرٗا
Fasawfa yuhasabu hisaban yaseeran
He will be judged with an easy account
وَيَنقَلِبُ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ مَسۡرُورٗا
Wayanqalibu ila ahlihi masrooran
And return to his people in happiness
وَأَمَّا مَنۡ أُوتِيَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ وَرَآءَ ظَهۡرِهِۦ
Waamma man ootiya kitabahu waraa thahrihi
But as for he who is given his record behind his back
فَسَوۡفَ يَدۡعُواْ ثُبُورٗا
Fasawfa yadAAoo thubooran
He will cry out for destruction
وَيَصۡلَىٰ سَعِيرًا
Wayasla saAAeeran
And [enter to] burn in a Blaze
إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ فِيٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ مَسۡرُورًا
Innahu kana fee ahlihi masrooran
Indeed, he had [once] been among his people in happiness
إِنَّهُۥ ظَنَّ أَن لَّن يَحُورَ
Innahu thanna an lan yahoora
Indeed, he had thought he would never return [to Allah]
بَلَىٰٓۚ إِنَّ رَبَّهُۥ كَانَ بِهِۦ بَصِيرٗا
Bala inna rabbahu kana bihi baseeran
But yes! Indeed, his Lord was ever of him, Seeing
فَلَآ أُقۡسِمُ بِٱلشَّفَقِ
Fala oqsimu bialshshafaqi
So I swear by the twilight glow
وَٱلَّيۡلِ وَمَا وَسَقَ
Waallayli wama wasaqa
And [by] the night and what it envelops
وَٱلۡقَمَرِ إِذَا ٱتَّسَقَ
Waalqamari itha ittasaqa
And [by] the moon when it becomes full
لَتَرۡكَبُنَّ طَبَقًا عَن طَبَقٖ
Latarkabunna tabaqan AAan tabaqin
[That] you will surely experience state after state
فَمَا لَهُمۡ لَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ
Fama lahum la yuminoona
So what is [the matter] with them [that] they do not believe
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡقُرۡءَانُ لَا يَسۡجُدُونَۤ۩
Waitha quria AAalayhimu alquranu la yasjudoona
And when the Qur'an is recited to them, they do not prostrate [to Allah]
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ يُكَذِّبُونَ
Bali allatheena kafaroo yukaththiboona
But those who have disbelieved deny
وَٱللَّهُ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَا يُوعُونَ
WaAllahu aAAlamu bima yooAAoona
And Allah is most knowing of what they keep within themselves
فَبَشِّرۡهُم بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ
Fabashshirhum biAAathabin aleemin
So give them tidings of a painful punishment
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمۡ أَجۡرٌ غَيۡرُ مَمۡنُونِۭ
Illa allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati lahum ajrun ghayru mamnoonin
Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds. For them is a reward uninterrupted
Overview
Surah Al-Inshiqaq (The Splitting Open) consists of 25 verses. It covers foundational aspects of Islamic belief, moral rectitude, spiritual reflection, and obedience to Allah. Scholars emphasize its continuous recitation for spiritual growth, guidance, and divine protection.
Historical Background
Revealed in Makki during a crucial phase of Prophethood, Surah Al-Inshiqaq addressed specific circumstances facing the early Muslim community, offering solace, timeless wisdom, and divine instruction.
Main Themes
- Affirmation of Tawheed and divine wisdom
- Reflections on creation, life, and the Hereafter
- Lessons from past righteous servants and prophets
- Ethical conduct and devotion in daily life
Benefits of Recitation
- Brings tranquility, blessings, and divine protection
- Increases comprehension of Quranic wisdom
- Source of light and guidance on the Straight Path
Virtues
- Reciting Surah Al-Inshiqaq earns 10 rewards for every single letter read according to authentic Hadith.
- Regular recitation strengthens faith and protects against spiritual heedlessness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Surah Al-Inshiqaq?
Surah Al-Inshiqaq emphasizes monotheism, righteous living, accountability before Allah, and seeking divine guidance.
Where was Surah Al-Inshiqaq revealed?
It was revealed in Makki and contains 25 verses.
Authentic References
Sahih al-Bukhari · Sahih Muslim · Tafsir Ibn Kathir