Surah Al Humazah Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, lessons & FAQs.
Surah Al Humazah Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, lessons & FAQs.
Surah Al-Humazah
| Surah Number | 104 |
| Surah Name | Al-Humazah (The Slanderer / The Backbiter) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 9 |
| Main Theme | Warning against slander, greed and the consequences in the Hereafter |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| وَيْلٌ لِكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ ﴿١﴾ |
| Wailun likulli humazatin lumazah |
| Woe to every scorner and mocker, |
| الَّذِي جَمَعَ مَالًا وَعَدَّدَهُ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Alladhi jama’a malan wa ‘addadah |
| Who collects wealth and [continually] counts it, |
| يَحْسَبُ أَنَّ مَالَهُ أَخْلَدَهُ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Yahsabu anna malahu akhladah |
| He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal, |
| كَلَّا لَيُنْبَذَنَّ فِي الْحُطَمَةِ ﴿٤﴾ |
| Kalla layunbadhanna fil-hutamah |
| No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher, |
| وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الْحُطَمَةُ ﴿٥﴾ |
| Wa ma adraka ma al-hutamah |
| And what can make you know what the Crusher is? |
| نَارُ اللَّهِ الْمُوقَدَةُ ﴿٦﴾ |
| Naru Allahi al-muqadah |
| The fire of Allah, [eternally] fueled, |
| الَّتِي تَطَّلِعُ عَلَى الْأَفْئِدَةِ ﴿٧﴾ |
| Allati tatalli’u ‘ala al-af’idah |
| Which rises over the hearts, |
| إِنَّهَا عَلَيْهِم مُّؤْصَدَةٌ ﴿٨﴾ |
| Innaha ‘alayhim mu’sadah |
| Indeed, it will be closed down over them, |
| فِي عَمَدٍ مُمَدَّدَةٍ ﴿٩﴾ |
| Fi ‘amadim mumadadah |
| In extended columns. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) Woe to every scorner and mocker,
(2) Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it,
(3) He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal,
(4) No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher,
(5) And what can make you know what the Crusher is?
(6) It is the fire of Allah, [eternally] fueled,
(7) Which rises over the hearts,
(8) Indeed, it will be closed down over them,
(9) In extended columns.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Wailun likulli humazatin lumazah
(2) Alladhi jama’a malan wa ‘addadah
(3) Yahsabu anna malahu akhladah
(4) Kalla layunbadhanna fil-hutamah
(5) Wa ma adraka ma al-hutamah
(6) Naru Allahi al-muqadah
(7) Allati tatalli’u ‘ala al-af’idah
(8) Innaha ‘alayhim mu’sadah
(9) Fi ‘amadim mumadadah
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
Surah Al-Humazah warns against slander, backbiting and greed. Ibn Kathir explains that the surah condemns those who mock people and hoard wealth, thinking it will grant them permanence. The surah reminds that arrogance and attachment to riches will not save from the punishment of the Hereafter. The vivid description of the “Crusher” (al-hutamah) and the fire of Allah is meant to awaken fear and prompt repentance.
Benefits & Lessons
- Condemns slander, backbiting and mocking others.
- Warns against hoarding wealth and false security in wealth.
- Reminds that wealth cannot grant immortality.
- Emphasizes certainty of punishment for arrogance and cruelty.
- Calls for humility, charity and concern for others.
- Encourages reflection on the Afterlife and sincere repentance.
FAQs
It warns against slander, backbiting, hoarding wealth and pride, describing their consequences in the Hereafter.
It contains 9 verses.
It is a Makki Surah.
Al-Hutamah is the Crusher a severe form of punishment described as the crushing fire of Allah.
Avoid slander and greed, practice humility, give charity, and prepare for the Hereafter.
