Al-Buruj — The Mansions of the Stars
Surah Al-Buruj is chapter 85 of the Noble Quran, revealed in Makki containing 22 verses.
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلۡبُرُوجِ
Waalssamai thati alburooji
By the sky containing great stars
وَٱلۡيَوۡمِ ٱلۡمَوۡعُودِ
Waalyawmi almawAAoodi
And [by] the promised Day
وَشَاهِدٖ وَمَشۡهُودٖ
Washahidin wamashhoodin
And [by] the witness and what is witnessed
قُتِلَ أَصۡحَٰبُ ٱلۡأُخۡدُودِ
Qutila ashabu alukhdoodi
Cursed were the companions of the trench
ٱلنَّارِ ذَاتِ ٱلۡوَقُودِ
Alnnari thati alwaqoodi
[Containing] the fire full of fuel
إِذۡ هُمۡ عَلَيۡهَا قُعُودٞ
Ith hum AAalayha quAAoodun
When they were sitting near it
وَهُمۡ عَلَىٰ مَا يَفۡعَلُونَ بِٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ شُهُودٞ
Wahum AAala ma yafAAaloona bialmumineena shuhoodun
And they, to what they were doing against the believers, were witnesses
وَمَا نَقَمُواْ مِنۡهُمۡ إِلَّآ أَن يُؤۡمِنُواْ بِٱللَّهِ ٱلۡعَزِيزِ ٱلۡحَمِيدِ
Wama naqamoo minhum illa an yuminoo biAllahi alAAazeezi alhameedi
And they resented them not except because they believed in Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy
ٱلَّذِي لَهُۥ مُلۡكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيۡءٖ شَهِيدٌ
Allathee lahu mulku alssamawati waalardi waAllahu AAala kulli shayin shaheedun
To whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. And Allah, over all things, is Witness
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ فَتَنُواْ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنَٰتِ ثُمَّ لَمۡ يَتُوبُواْ فَلَهُمۡ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَ وَلَهُمۡ عَذَابُ ٱلۡحَرِيقِ
Inna allatheena fatanoo almumineena waalmuminati thumma lam yatooboo falahum AAathabu jahannama walahum AAathabu alhareeqi
Indeed, those who have tortured the believing men and believing women and then have not repented will have the punishment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the Burning Fire
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمۡ جَنَّـٰتٞ تَجۡرِي مِن تَحۡتِهَا ٱلۡأَنۡهَٰرُۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلۡفَوۡزُ ٱلۡكَبِيرُ
Inna allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati lahum jannatun tajree min tahtiha alanharu thalika alfawzu alkabeeru
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds will have gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the great attainment
إِنَّ بَطۡشَ رَبِّكَ لَشَدِيدٌ
Inna batsha rabbika lashadeedun
Indeed, the vengeance of your Lord is severe
إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ يُبۡدِئُ وَيُعِيدُ
Innahu huwa yubdio wayuAAeedu
Indeed, it is He who originates [creation] and repeats
وَهُوَ ٱلۡغَفُورُ ٱلۡوَدُودُ
Wahuwa alghafooru alwadoodu
And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate
ذُو ٱلۡعَرۡشِ ٱلۡمَجِيدُ
Thoo alAAarshi almajeedi
Honorable Owner of the Throne
فَعَّالٞ لِّمَا يُرِيدُ
FaAAAAalun lima yureedu
Effecter of what He intends
هَلۡ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ ٱلۡجُنُودِ
Hal ataka hadeethu aljunoodi
Has there reached you the story of the soldiers
فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَثَمُودَ
FirAAawna wathamooda
[Those of] Pharaoh and Thamud
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ فِي تَكۡذِيبٖ
Bali allatheena kafaroo fee taktheebin
But they who disbelieve are in [persistent] denial
وَٱللَّهُ مِن وَرَآئِهِم مُّحِيطُۢ
WaAllahu min waraihim muheetun
While Allah encompasses them from behind
بَلۡ هُوَ قُرۡءَانٞ مَّجِيدٞ
Bal huwa quranun majeedun
But this is an honored Qur'an
فِي لَوۡحٖ مَّحۡفُوظِۭ
Fee lawhin mahfoothin
[Inscribed] in a Preserved Slate
Overview
Surah Al-Buruj (The Mansions of the Stars) consists of 22 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-Buruj 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-Buruj 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-Buruj?
Surah Al-Buruj emphasizes monotheism, righteous living, accountability before Allah, and seeking divine guidance.
Where was Surah Al-Buruj revealed?
It was revealed in Makki and contains 22 verses.
Authentic References
Sahih al-Bukhari · Sahih Muslim · Tafsir Ibn Kathir