Surah Al Inshiqaq Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer & lessons.

English Transliteration (Ayah 1–25)

1. Izas samaa’un shaqat
2. Wa azinat lirabbihaa wa huqqat
3. Wa izal ardu muddat
4. Wa alqat maa feehaa wa takhallat
5. Wa azinat lirabbihaa wa huqqat
6. Yaa ayyuhal insaanu innaka kaadihun ilaa rabbika kadhan famulaaqeeh
7. Fa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo biyameenih
8. Fasawfa yuhaasabu hisaaban yaseera
9. Wa yanqalibu ilaa ahlihee masrooraa
10. Wa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo waraaa’a zahrih
11. Fasawfa yad‘oo thubooraa
12. Wa yaslaa sa‘eeraa
13. Innahoo kaana fee ahlihee masrooraa
14. Innahoo zanna al-lan yahoor
15. Balaa inna rabbahoo kaana bihee baseeraa
16. Falaa uqsimu bish-shafaq
17. Wal-layli wa maa wasaq
18. Wal-qamari izaa ittasaq
19. Latarkabunna tabaqan ‘an tabaq
20. Famaa lahum laa yu’minoon
21. Wa izaa quri’a ‘alaihimul qur’aanu laa yasjudoon
22. Balil lazeena kafaroo yukazziboon
23. Wallaahu a‘lamu bimaa yoo‘oon
24. Fabashshirhum bi‘azaabin aleem
25. Illal lazeena aamanoo wa ‘amilus saalihaati lahum ajrun ghairu mamnoon

English Translation (Saheeh International)

1. When the sky has split open
2. And has responded to its Lord and was obligated to do so
3. And when the earth has been extended
4. And has cast out that within it and relinquished it
5. And has responded to its Lord and was obligated to do so
6. O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with great exertion and will meet it
7. Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand
8. He will be judged with an easy account
9. And return to his people in happiness
10. But as for he who is given his record behind his back
11. He will cry out for destruction
12. And burn in a Blaze
13. Indeed, he had once been among his people in happiness
14. Indeed, he had thought he would never return
15. But yes! Indeed, his Lord was ever of him Seeing
16. So I swear by the twilight glow
17. And by the night and what it envelops
18. And by the moon when it becomes full
19. You will surely experience state after state
20. So what is the matter with them that they do not believe
21. And when the Qur’an is recited to them, they do not prostrate
22. But those who disbelieve deny
23. And Allah is most knowing of what they keep within themselves
24. So give them tidings of a painful punishment
25. Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds; for them is a reward uninterrupted

Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary – English)

Surah Al-Inshiqaq describes the dramatic events that will occur on the Day of Judgment. The surah begins with powerful imagery: the sky splitting apart and the earth stretching out while releasing everything within it. These events demonstrate Allah’s absolute control over the universe.

The surah explains that every human being is striving through life and will ultimately meet their Lord. On that Day, people will receive their records of deeds. Those who receive their record in the right hand will have an easy reckoning and enter Paradise with joy. However, those who receive their record behind their back will face regret and punishment in Hellfire.

Allah then swears by natural signs such as twilight, the night, and the full moon to emphasize the certainty of human life moving through stages until the Day of Judgment. Despite these clear signs, many people still reject faith.

The surah ends by warning disbelievers of punishment while giving good news to believers who perform righteous deeds, promising them a reward that will never end.

Lessons & Benefits

1. The universe will undergo massive changes on the Day of Judgment.
2. Every person will meet Allah and be accountable for their deeds.
3. Receiving the record in the right hand is a sign of success.
4. Rejecting faith leads to regret and punishment in the Hereafter.
5. Life is a journey through stages until meeting Allah.
6. True believers will receive eternal rewards without interruption.

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