Surah 68. Al-Qalam The Pen - English Translation

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

1. نٓ ۚ وَٱلْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَ

2. مَآ أَنتَ بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ بِمَجْنُونٍۢ

3. وَإِنَّ لَكَ لَأَجْرًا غَيْرَ مَمْنُونٍۢ

4. وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍۢ

5. فَسَتُبْصِرُ وَيُبْصِرُونَ

6. بِأَييِّكُمُ ٱلْمَفْتُونُ

7. إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ

8. فَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ

9. وَدُّوا۟ لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ

10. وَلَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍۢ مَّهِينٍ

11. هَمَّازٍۢ مَّشَّآءٍۭ بِنَمِيمٍۢ

12. مَّنَّاعٍۢ لِّلْخَيْرِ مُعْتَدٍ أَثِيمٍ

13. عُتُلٍّۭ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ زَنِيمٍ

14. أَن كَانَ ذَا مَالٍۢ وَبَنِينَ

15. إِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَٰتُنَا قَالَ أَسَٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

16. سَنَسِمُهُۥ عَلَى ٱلْخُرْطُومِ

17. إِنَّا بَلَوْنَٰهُمْ كَمَا بَلَوْنَآ أَصْحَٰبَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ إِذْ أَقْسَمُوا۟ لَيَصْرِمُنَّهَا مُصْبِحِينَ

18. وَلَا يَسْتَثْنُونَ

19. فَطَافَ عَلَيْهَا طَآئِفٌۭ مِّن رَّبِّكَ وَهُمْ نَآئِمُونَ

20. فَأَصْبَحَتْ كَٱلصَّرِيمِ

21. فَتَنَادَوْا۟ مُصْبِحِينَ

22. أَنِ ٱغْدُوا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْثِكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰرِمِينَ

23. فَٱنطَلَقُوا۟ وَهُمْ يَتَخَٰفَتُونَ

24. أَن لَّا يَدْخُلَنَّهَا ٱلْيَوْمَ عَلَيْكُم مِّسْكِينٌۭ

25. وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍۢ قَٰدِرِينَ

26. فَلَمَّا رَأَوْهَا قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لَضَآلُّونَ

27. بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَ

28. قَالَ أَوْسَطُهُمْ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ لَوْلَا تُسَبِّحُونَ

29. قَالُوا۟ سُبْحَٰنَ رَبِّنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا ظَٰلِمِينَ

30. فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍۢ يَتَلَٰوَمُونَ

31. قَالُوا۟ يَٰوَيْلَنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا طَٰغِينَ

32. عَسَىٰ رَبُّنَآ أَن يُبْدِلَنَا خَيْرًۭا مِّنْهَآ إِنَّآ إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا رَٰغِبُونَ

33. كَذَٰلِكَ ٱلْعَذَابُ ۖ وَلَعَذَابُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ

34. إِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ

35. أَفَنَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ كَٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ

36. مَا لَكُمْ كَيْفَ تَحْكُمُونَ

37. أَمْ لَكُمْ كِتَٰبٌۭ فِيهِ تَدْرُسُونَ

38. إِنَّ لَكُمْ فِيهِ لَمَا تَخَيَّرُونَ

39. أَمْ لَكُمْ أَيْمَٰنٌ عَلَيْنَا بَٰلِغَةٌ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۙ إِنَّ لَكُمْ لَمَا تَحْكُمُونَ

40. سَلْهُمْ أَيُّهُم بِذَٰلِكَ زَعِيمٌ

41. أَمْ لَهُمْ شُرَكَآءُ فَلْيَأْتُوا۟ بِشُرَكَآئِهِمْ إِن كَانُوا۟ صَٰدِقِينَ

42. يَوْمَ يُكْشَفُ عَن سَاقٍۢ وَيُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ فَلَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ

43. خَٰشِعَةً أَبْصَٰرُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌۭ ۖ وَقَدْ كَانُوا۟ يُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ وَهُمْ سَٰلِمُونَ

44. فَذَرْنِى وَمَن يُكَذِّبُ بِهَٰذَا ٱلْحَدِيثِ ۖ سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُم مِّنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ

45. وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ

46. أَمْ تَسْـَٔلُهُمْ أَجْرًۭا فَهُم مِّن مَّغْرَمٍۢ مُّثْقَلُونَ

47. أَمْ عِندَهُمُ ٱلْغَيْبُ فَهُمْ يَكْتُبُونَ

48. فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تَكُن كَصَاحِبِ ٱلْحُوتِ إِذْ نَادَىٰ وَهُوَ مَكْظُومٌۭ

49. لَّوْلَآ أَن تَدَٰرَكَهُۥ نِعْمَةٌۭ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ لَنُبِذَ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ مَذْمُومٌۭ

50. فَٱجْتَبَٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ فَجَعَلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ

51. وَإِن يَكَادُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَيُزْلِقُونَكَ بِأَبْصَٰرِهِمْ لَمَّا سَمِعُوا۟ ٱلذِّكْرَ وَيَقُولُونَ إِنَّهُۥ لَمَجْنُونٌۭ

52. وَمَا هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌۭ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ

Context of Revelation

Surah Al-Qalam (The Pen) is a Meccan surah consisting of 52 verses. It is among the earliest revelations to the Prophet ﷺ, revealed soon after Surah Al-‘Alaq. The name “Al-Qalam” refers to the “Pen” mentioned in the first verse — a symbol of knowledge, revelation, and divine wisdom.

Revealed during a time when the Quraysh accused the Prophet ﷺ of madness, this surah serves as a divine vindication of his integrity, exalting the value of knowledge and the moral superiority of faith.

Main Teachings and Key Insights

Surah Al-Qalam highlights the virtue of knowledge, moral integrity, and accountability of human actions. Its main teachings include:

  • Divine defense of the Prophet ﷺ — God affirms his noble character. (vv. 1–4)
  • The sanctity of knowledge and writing — the pen as a symbol of learning and divine guidance. (v. 1)
  • The parable of the garden owners — a lesson against greed and ingratitude toward God’s blessings. (vv. 17–33)
  • The distinction between the righteous and the corrupt — every soul is rewarded according to its deeds. (vv. 34–52)
  • Reaffirmation of the Day of Judgment and the eternal reward of the faithful. (v. 35 onward)

The surah connects faith with ethical conduct and personal responsibility, condemning arrogance and injustice while emphasizing God’s protection of His Messenger ﷺ.

Structure and Main Themes

  • Introduction (vv. 1–4): The exaltation of knowledge and praise of the Prophet’s moral excellence.
  • Rebuttal of false accusations (vv. 5–16): Warning against arrogance, denial, and moral corruption.
  • The parable of the garden owners (vv. 17–33): Illustration of divine justice and the consequences of selfishness.
  • Final judgment and distinction (vv. 34–52): Separation between believers and deniers, and reminder of past nations’ fate.

The tone of the surah is moral and resolute: it upholds the Prophet’s integrity, exalts the pursuit of knowledge, and warns against the decay of ethical values.

Key Verse

The central verse of the surah is verse 4:

وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ

And indeed, you are of a noble character.

Why this verse is key:

  • It serves as a divine testimony to the Prophet’s ﷺ moral greatness — a direct affirmation from God.
  • It defines the ethical foundation of Islam: faith is inseparable from moral excellence and compassion.
  • It stands as a timeless model of virtue for believers, illustrating that character is the essence of true faith.

In summary, Surah Al-Qalam champions knowledge, moral integrity, and sincere faith. It defends the Prophet’s mission against false accusations, reminds of divine justice, and teaches that true nobility lies in righteousness, humility, and awareness of God.

Surah Al-Qalam
The Pen
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القلم
1.
Al-Fatiha The Opening
2.
Al-Baqara The Cow
3.
Al-Imran Family of Imran
4.
An-Nisa' Women
5.
Al-Maidah The Table
6.
Al-Anam Livestock
7.
Al-Araf The Elevations
8.
Al-Anfal The Spoils
9.
At-Tawbah The Repentance
10.
Yunus Jonah
11.
Hud Hud
12.
Yusuf Joseph
13.
Ar-Raad Thunder
14.
Ibrahim Abraham
15.
Al-Hijr The Rock
16.
An-Nahl The Bee
17.
Al-Isra The Night Journey
18.
Al-Kahf The Cave
19.
Maryam Mary
20.
Ta-Ha Ta-Ha
21.
Al-Anbiya The Prophets
22.
Al-Hajj The Pilgrimage
23.
Al-Muminune The Believers
24.
An-Nur The Light
25.
Al Furqane The Criterion
26.
As-Shuaraa The Poets
27.
An-Naml The Ant
28.
Al-Qasas History
29.
Al-Ankabut The Spider
30.
Ar-Rum The Romans
31.
Luqman Luqman
32.
As-Sajda The Prostration
33.
Al-Ahzab The Confederates
34.
Saba Sheba
35.
Fatir Originator
36.
Yassine (Yas-Sin) Ya Seen
37.
As-Saffat The Aligners
38.
Sad Saad
39.
Az-Zumar Throngs
40.
Gafir The Forgiver
41.
Fussilat Detailed
42.
Ash Shura Consultation
43.
Azzukhruf Decorations
44.
Ad-Dukhan Smoke
45.
Al-Jathya Kneeling
46.
Al-Ahqaf The Dunes
47.
Muhammad Muhammad
48.
Al-Fath Victory
49.
Al-Hujurat The Chambers
50.
Qaf Qaf
51.
Ad-Dariyat The Spreaders
52.
At-Tur The Mount
53.
An-Najm The Star
54.
Al-Qamar The Moon
55.
Ar-Rahman The Compassionate
56.
Al-Waqi'a The Inevitable
57.
Al-Hadid Iron
58.
Al-Mujadalah The Argument
59.
Al-Hasr The Mobilization
60.
Al-Mumtahanah The Woman Tested
61.
As-Saff Column
62.
Al-Jumua Friday
63.
Al-Munafiqun The Hypocrites
64.
At-Tagabun Gathering
65.
At-Talaq Divorce
66.
At-Tahrim Prohibition
67.
Al-Mulk Sovereignty
68.
Al-Qalam The Pen
69.
Al-Haqqah The Reality
70.
Al-Maarij Ways of Ascent
71.
Nuh Noah
72.
Al-Jinn The Jinn
73.
Al-Muzzamil The Enwrapped
74.
Al-Muddattir The Enrobed
75.
Al-Qiyamah Resurrection
76.
Al-Insan Man
77.
Al-Mursalate The Unleashed
78.
An-Naba The Event
79.
An-Naziate The Snatchers
80.
Abasa He Frowned
81.
At-Takwir The Rolling
82.
Al-Infitar The Shattering
83.
Al-Mutaffifin The Defrauders
84.
Al-Insiqaq The Rupture
85.
Al-Buruj The Constellations
86.
At-Tariq The Nightly Visitor
87.
Al-Ala The Most High
88.
Al-Gasiyah The Overwhelming
89.
Al-Fajr The Dawn
90.
Al-Balad The Land
91.
Ach-Chams The Sun
92.
Al-Layl The Night
93.
Ad-Duha Morning Light
94.
Ash-Sarh The Soothing
95.
At-Tin The Fig
96.
Al-Alaq Clot
97.
Al-Qadr Decree
98.
Al-Bayyinah Clear Evidence
99.
Az-Zalzalah The Quake
100.
Al-Adiyate The Racers
101.
Al-Qariah The Shocker
102.
At-Takatur Abundance
103.
Al-Asr Time
104.
Al-Humazah The Backbiter
105.
Al-Fil The Elephant
106.
Coraïsh Quraish
107.
Almaun Assistance
108.
Al-Kawtar The Plenty
109.
Al-Kafirune The Disbelievers
110.
An-Nasr Victory
111.
Al-Masad Thorns
112.
Al-Ikhlas Monotheism
113.
Al-Falaq Daybreak
114.
An-Nas Mankind
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