Surah Al Kafirun Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Kafirun Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Kafirun
| Surah Number | 109 |
| Surah Name | Al-Kafiroon (The Disbelievers) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 6 |
| Main Theme | Clear declaration of faith and rejection of disbelief |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ﴿١﴾ |
| Qul yaa ayyuhal-kaafiroon |
| Say, O disbelievers, |
| لَا أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Laa a‘budu maa ta‘budoon |
| I do not worship what you worship. |
| وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Wa laa antum ‘aabidoona maa a‘bud |
| Nor are you worshippers of what I worship. |
| وَلَا أَنَا عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ ﴿٤﴾ |
| Wa laa ana ‘aabidun maa ‘abadtum |
| Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship. |
| وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ ﴿٥﴾ |
| Wa laa antum ‘aabidoona maa a‘bud |
| Nor are you worshippers of what I worship. |
| لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِيَ دِينِ ﴿٦﴾ |
| Lakum deenukum wa liya deen |
| For you is your religion, and for me is my religion. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) Say, O disbelievers,
(2) I do not worship what you worship.
(3) Nor are you worshippers of what I worship.
(4) Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship.
(5) Nor are you worshippers of what I worship.
(6) For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Qul yaa ayyuhal-kaafiroon
(2) Laa a‘budu maa ta‘budoon
(3) Wa laa antum ‘aabidoona maa a‘bud
(4) Wa laa ana ‘aabidun maa ‘abadtum
(5) Wa laa antum ‘aabidoona maa a‘bud
(6) Lakum deenukum wa liya deen
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
Surah Al-Kafiroon was revealed in Makkah when the disbelievers proposed a compromise in worship. Allah commanded His Messenger (ﷺ) to clearly reject any form of compromise in faith. Ibn Kathir explains that this Surah establishes complete separation between Tawheed and Shirk. It teaches firmness in belief while maintaining peaceful coexistence without blending religious practices.
Benefits & Lessons
- Islam does not allow compromise in core beliefs.
- Clear distinction between belief and disbelief.
- Encourages firmness and confidence in faith.
- Promotes peaceful coexistence without mixing religions.
- Protects Tawheed from corruption.
- Teaches respect while maintaining boundaries.
- Strengthens identity of a believer.
FAQs
Surah Al-Kafiroon was revealed in Makkah.
Surah Al-Kafiroon consists of 6 ayahs.
It declares clear separation between Islamic belief and disbelief.
It was revealed when Quraysh offered compromise in worship to the Prophet ﷺ.
Yes, the Prophet ﷺ often recited it in Sunnah prayers.
It means: For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.
Surah Al-Kafiroon is a Makki Surah.
It teaches firmness in faith without compromise.
It is recommended in Sunnah prayers, especially Fajr and Maghrib.
It is equivalent to one-fourth of the Quran in meaning.
