Surah Al Fil Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Fil Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al-Fil
| Surah Number | 105 |
| Surah Name | Al-Fil (The Elephant) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 5 |
| Main Theme | Allah’s protection over the Kaaba and destruction of the army of the elephant. |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَابِ الْفِيلِ ﴿١﴾ |
| Alam tara kayfa fa’ala rabbuka bi ashaabil-feel |
| Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant? |
| أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِي تَضْلِيلٍ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Alam yaj’al kaydahum fee tadleel |
| Did He not make their plot go astray? |
| وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Wa arsala ‘alaihim tayran abaabeel |
| And sent against them birds in flocks |
| تَرْمِيهِم بِحِجَارَةٍ مِّن سِجِّيلٍ ﴿٤﴾ |
| Tarmeehem bi hijaaratin min sijjeel |
| Striking them with stones of baked clay |
| فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَّأْكُولٍ ﴿٥﴾ |
| Faja’alahum ka’asfim ma’kool |
| And He made them like eaten straw. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?
(2) Did He not make their plot go astray?
(3) And sent against them birds in flocks
(4) Striking them with stones of baked clay
(5) And He made them like eaten straw.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Alam tara kayfa fa’ala rabbuka bi ashaabil-feel
(2) Alam yaj’al kaydahum fee tadleel
(3) Wa arsala ‘alaihim tayran abaabeel
(4) Tarmeehem bi hijaaratin min sijjeel
(5) Faja’alahum ka’asfim ma’kool
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
Surah Al-Fil reminds us of Allah’s protection over the Kaaba. In the year of the Elephant, Allah destroyed the army of Abraha who intended to demolish the Kaaba. This shows Allah’s power and the certainty that no one can harm His sacred house. The Surah teaches believers to trust in Allah’s plan and rely on His protection.
Video Recitation
Benefits & Lessons
- Shows Allah’s power and protection over His sacred house, the Kaaba.
- Teaches believers that no one can harm them without Allah’s permission.
- Reminds us of the historical event of the Army of the Elephant.
- Highlights Allah’s control over all plans and conspiracies.
- Encourages trust and reliance on Allah.
- Instills fear of Allah in oppressors.
- Teaches gratitude for Allah’s protection.
- Short but powerful reminder of Allah’s might.
FAQs
Allah’s protection over the Kaaba and destruction of the army of the elephant.
It was revealed in Makkah before the Prophet’s migration.
There are 5 verses.
Abraha was the Christian ruler of Yemen who marched on the Kaaba with an army including elephants.
Birds sent by Allah to pelt the army with stones of baked clay.
Always trust Allah’s plan and rely on His protection.
Yes, many recite it seeking Allah’s protection from harm.
It reminds believers of Allah’s power and intervention against oppressors.
The event of the Army of the Elephant confirms Allah’s protection over the Kaaba.
The exact number is not mentioned in the Surah Al Fil.
