Surah 80. Abasa He Frowned - English Translation

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

1. عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

2. أَن جَآءَهُ ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ

3. وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّهُۥ يَزَّكَّىٰٓ

4. أَوْ يَذَّكَّرُ فَتَنفَعَهُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰٓ

5. أَمَّا مَنِ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰ

6. فَأَنتَ لَهُۥ تَصَدَّىٰ

7. وَمَا عَلَيْكَ أَلَّا يَزَّكَّىٰ

8. وَأَمَّا مَن جَآءَكَ يَسْعَىٰ

9. وَهُوَ يَخْشَىٰ

10. فَأَنتَ عَنْهُ تَلَهَّىٰ

11. كَلَّآ إِنَّهَا تَذْكِرَةٌۭ

12. فَمَن شَآءَ ذَكَرَهُۥ

13. فِى صُحُفٍۢ مُّكَرَّمَةٍۢ

14. مَّرْفُوعَةٍۢ مُّطَهَّرَةٍۭ

15. بِأَيْدِى سَفَرَةٍۢ

16. كِرَامٍۭ بَرَرَةٍۢ

17. قُتِلَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ مَآ أَكْفَرَهُۥ

18. مِنْ أَىِّ شَىْءٍ خَلَقَهُۥ

19. مِن نُّطْفَةٍ خَلَقَهُۥ فَقَدَّرَهُۥ

20. ثُمَّ ٱلسَّبِيلَ يَسَّرَهُۥ

21. ثُمَّ أَمَاتَهُۥ فَأَقْبَرَهُۥ

22. ثُمَّ إِذَا شَآءَ أَنشَرَهُۥ

23. كَلَّا لَمَّا يَقْضِ مَآ أَمَرَهُۥ

24. فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ إِلَىٰ طَعَامِهِۦٓ

25. أَنَّا صَبَبْنَا ٱلْمَآءَ صَبًّۭا

26. ثُمَّ شَقَقْنَا ٱلْأَرْضَ شَقًّۭا

27. فَأَنۢبَتْنَا فِيهَا حَبًّۭا

28. وَعِنَبًۭا وَقَضْبًۭا

29. وَزَيْتُونًۭا وَنَخْلًۭا

30. وَحَدَآئِقَ غُلْبًۭا

31. وَفَٰكِهَةًۭ وَأَبًّۭا

32. مَّتَٰعًۭا لَّكُمْ وَلِأَنْعَٰمِكُمْ

33. فَإِذَا جَآءَتِ ٱلصَّآخَّةُ

34. يَوْمَ يَفِرُّ ٱلْمَرْءُ مِنْ أَخِيهِ

35. وَأُمِّهِۦ وَأَبِيهِ

36. وَصَٰحِبَتِهِۦ وَبَنِيهِ

37. لِكُلِّ ٱمْرِئٍۢ مِّنْهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ شَأْنٌۭ يُغْنِيهِ

38. وُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ مُّسْفِرَةٌۭ

39. ضَاحِكَةٌۭ مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌۭ

40. وَوُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَلَيْهَا غَبَرَةٌۭ

41. تَرْهَقُهَا قَتَرَةٌ

42. أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْكَفَرَةُ ٱلْفَجَرَةُ

Context of Revelation

Surah ‘Abasa (“He Frowned”) is a Meccan surah consisting of 42 verses. It was revealed in the early days of the Prophet’s ﷺ mission. The term ‘Abasa refers to an incident in which the Prophet momentarily turned away from a blind man, ‘Abd Allāh ibn Umm Maktūm, who sought his guidance while the Prophet was addressing Meccan leaders.

According to Sahih Muslim (2401) and commentators such as Ibn Kathīr and Al-Ṭabarī, the surah was revealed to gently correct the Prophet ﷺ and to remind him that the divine message is meant for all — regardless of status, wealth, or power.

Main Teachings and Key Insights

Surah ‘Abasa embodies the principles of justice, humility, and equality in Islam. It teaches that a person’s true worth lies not in social rank, but in faith and sincerity. Its main lessons include:

  • A reminder to the Prophet ﷺ that those most open to faith are not always the powerful but often the humble and sincere. (vv. 1–10)
  • Affirmation that the Qur’an is a universal reminder accessible to anyone seeking truth. (vv. 11–16)
  • A reflection on human creation and divine providence: God nourishes, sustains, and will resurrect mankind. (vv. 17–32)
  • A vivid depiction of the Day of Judgment, when worldly ties will vanish and each soul will face its own outcome. (vv. 33–42)

The surah highlights the moral integrity of the Prophet ﷺ, who accepted this divine admonition as a timeless lesson in humility and compassion.

Structure and Main Themes

  • Prophetic correction (vv. 1–10): God gently reproaches the Prophet for overlooking a humble believer.
  • The universal nature of the Qur’an (vv. 11–16): the message is for all, without exception.
  • Creation and divine blessings (vv. 17–32): a reminder of God’s mercy and power.
  • The Day of Judgment (vv. 33–42): contrast between the radiant faces of believers and the darkened faces of disbelievers.

The tone of the surah is compassionate yet admonitory: it teaches kindness, humility, and the primacy of inner faith over social status.

Key Verse

The central verse of the surah is verse 11:

كَلَّا إِنَّهَا تَذْكِرَةٌ

No! Indeed, it is a reminder.

Why this verse is key:

  • It reaffirms that the Qur’an is a universal reminder meant for everyone, regardless of class or background.
  • It recenters the prophetic mission: the message must reach every sincere seeker of truth.
  • It reflects the egalitarian essence of Islam: God values hearts, not hierarchies.

In summary, Surah ‘Abasa delivers a divine lesson in humility, fairness, and sincerity. It reminds that the Prophet’s mission — and by extension, the mission of believers — is to call all humanity to faith, recognizing that true worth lies in devotion, not social position.

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