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Surah Ad-Dukhan

The Smoke · 59 ayahs · Makkah · Juz 25 · Page 496

سورة الدخان

Surah Ad-Dukhan

Surah Ad-Dukhan is chapter 44 of the Quran, with 59 ayahs, revealed in Makkah. The surah begins in juz 25, on page 496 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Smoke”, and it was the 64th surah to be revealed. The Arabic follows the Uthmani text from Tanzil and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2).

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

44:1

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 1

حمٓ

Ḥā, Meem.[1458]

Translator's notes

[1458] See footnote to 2:1.

Quran 44:1 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:2

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 2

وَٱلْكِتَٰبِ ٱلْمُبِينِ

By the clear Book,

Quran 44:2 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:3

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 3

إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍ مُّبَٰرَكَةٍ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ

Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night.[1459] Indeed, We were to warn [mankind].

Translator's notes

[1459] The Night of Decree (Qadr). See Sūrah al-Qadr.

Quran 44:3 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:4

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 4

فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ

Therein [i.e., on that night] is made distinct[1460] every precise matter -

Translator's notes

[1460] Or "is separated" or "apportioned," from what is inscribed in the Preserved Slate. The angels record and descend with whatever Allāh has decreed for the coming year.

Quran 44:4 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:5

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 5

أَمْرًا مِّنْ عِندِنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُرْسِلِينَ

[Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger]

Quran 44:5 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:6

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 6

رَحْمَةً مِّن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ

As mercy from your Lord. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing,

Quran 44:6 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:7

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 7

رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ إِن كُنتُم مُّوقِنِينَ

Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them, if you would be certain.

Quran 44:7 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:8

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 8

لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ رَبُّكُمْ وَرَبُّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death. [He is] your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers.

Quran 44:8 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:9

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 9

بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ يَلْعَبُونَ

But they are in doubt, amusing themselves.

Quran 44:9 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:10

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 10

فَٱرْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِى ٱلسَّمَآءُ بِدُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ

Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke

Quran 44:10 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:11

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 11

يَغْشَى ٱلنَّاسَ هَٰذَا عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Covering the people; this is a painful torment.

Quran 44:11 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:12

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 12

رَّبَّنَا ٱكْشِفْ عَنَّا ٱلْعَذَابَ إِنَّا مُؤْمِنُونَ

[They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers."

Quran 44:12 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:13

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 13

أَنَّىٰ لَهُمُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ وَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ مُّبِينٌ

How will there be for them a reminder [at that time]? And there had come to them a clear Messenger.

Quran 44:13 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:14

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 14

ثُمَّ تَوَلَّوْا۟ عَنْهُ وَقَالُوا۟ مُعَلَّمٌ مَّجْنُونٌ

Then they turned away from him and said, "[He was] taught [and is] a madman."

Quran 44:14 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:15

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 15

إِنَّا كَاشِفُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابِ قَلِيلًا إِنَّكُمْ عَآئِدُونَ

Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief].

Quran 44:15 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:16

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 16

يَوْمَ نَبْطِشُ ٱلْبَطْشَةَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰٓ إِنَّا مُنتَقِمُونَ

The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution.

Quran 44:16 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:17

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 17

وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ

And We had already tried before them the people of Pharaoh, and there came to them a noble messenger [i.e., Moses],

Quran 44:17 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:18

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 18

أَنْ أَدُّوٓا۟ إِلَىَّ عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌ

[Saying], "Render to me the servants of Allāh.[1461] Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,"

Translator's notes

[1461] i.e., the Children of Israel.

Quran 44:18 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:19

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 19

وَأَن لَّا تَعْلُوا۟ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ إِنِّىٓ ءَاتِيكُم بِسُلْطَٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ

And [saying], "Be not haughty with Allāh. Indeed, I have come to you with clear evidence.

Quran 44:19 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:20

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 20

وَإِنِّى عُذْتُ بِرَبِّى وَرَبِّكُمْ أَن تَرْجُمُونِ

And indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me.[1462]

Translator's notes

[1462] To death. Or "lest you assault me [with your tongues or harm me otherwise]."

Quran 44:20 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:21

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 21

وَإِن لَّمْ تُؤْمِنُوا۟ لِى فَٱعْتَزِلُونِ

But if you do not believe me, then leave me alone."

Quran 44:21 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:22

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 22

فَدَعَا رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ قَوْمٌ مُّجْرِمُونَ

And [finally] he called to his Lord that these were a criminal people.

Quran 44:22 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:23

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 23

فَأَسْرِ بِعِبَادِى لَيْلًا إِنَّكُم مُّتَّبَعُونَ

[Allāh said], "Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.

Quran 44:23 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:24

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 24

وَٱتْرُكِ ٱلْبَحْرَ رَهْوًا إِنَّهُمْ جُندٌ مُّغْرَقُونَ

And leave the sea in stillness.[1463] Indeed, they are an army to be drowned."

Translator's notes

[1463] After it has parted, in order that the soldiers of Pharaoh would follow the Children of Israel and be drowned.

Quran 44:24 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:25

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 25

كَمْ تَرَكُوا۟ مِن جَنَّٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ

How much they left behind of gardens and springs

Quran 44:25 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:26

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 26

وَزُرُوعٍ وَمَقَامٍ كَرِيمٍ

And crops and noble sites

Quran 44:26 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:27

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 27

وَنَعْمَةٍ كَانُوا۟ فِيهَا فَٰكِهِينَ

And comfort wherein they were amused.

Quran 44:27 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:28

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 28

كَذَٰلِكَ وَأَوْرَثْنَٰهَا قَوْمًا ءَاخَرِينَ

Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.

Quran 44:28 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:29

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 29

فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلسَّمَآءُ وَٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ مُنظَرِينَ

And the heaven and earth wept not for them, nor were they reprieved.

Quran 44:29 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:30

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 30

وَلَقَدْ نَجَّيْنَا بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ مِنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْمُهِينِ

And We certainly saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment -

Quran 44:30 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:31

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 31

مِن فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ

From Pharaoh. Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.

Quran 44:31 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:32

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 32

وَلَقَدِ ٱخْتَرْنَٰهُمْ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عَلَى ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

And We certainly chose them by knowledge over [all] the worlds.

Quran 44:32 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:33

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 33

وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُم مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔايَٰتِ مَا فِيهِ بَلَٰٓؤٌا۟ مُّبِينٌ

And We gave them of signs that in which there was a clear trial.

Quran 44:33 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:34

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 34

إِنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَيَقُولُونَ

Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,

Quran 44:34 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:35

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 35

إِنْ هِىَ إِلَّا مَوْتَتُنَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُنشَرِينَ

"There is not but our first death, and we will not be resurrected.

Quran 44:35 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:36

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 36

فَأْتُوا۟ بِـَٔابَآئِنَآ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ

Then bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful."

Quran 44:36 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:37

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 37

أَهُمْ خَيْرٌ أَمْ قَوْمُ تُبَّعٍ وَٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ أَهْلَكْنَٰهُمْ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ

Are they better or the people of Tubbaʿ[1464] and those before them? We destroyed them, [for] indeed, they were criminals.

Translator's notes

[1464] The tribe of Saba’.

Quran 44:37 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:38

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 38

وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَٰعِبِينَ

And We did not create the heavens and earth and that between them in play.

Quran 44:38 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:39

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 39

مَا خَلَقْنَٰهُمَآ إِلَّا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ

We did not create them except in truth, but most of them do not know.

Quran 44:39 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:40

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 40

إِنَّ يَوْمَ ٱلْفَصْلِ مِيقَٰتُهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ

Indeed, the Day of Judgement is the appointed time for them all -

Quran 44:40 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:41

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 41

يَوْمَ لَا يُغْنِى مَوْلًى عَن مَّوْلًى شَيْـًٔا وَلَا هُمْ يُنصَرُونَ

The Day when no relation[1465] will avail a relation at all, nor will they be helped -

Translator's notes

[1465] i.e., patron, protector or close associate.

Quran 44:41 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:42

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 42

إِلَّا مَن رَّحِمَ ٱللَّهُ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

Except those [believers] on whom Allāh has mercy. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.

Quran 44:42 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:43

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 43

إِنَّ شَجَرَتَ ٱلزَّقُّومِ

Indeed, the tree of zaqqūm

Quran 44:43 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:44

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 44

طَعَامُ ٱلْأَثِيمِ

Is food for the sinful.

Quran 44:44 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:45

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 45

كَٱلْمُهْلِ يَغْلِى فِى ٱلْبُطُونِ

Like murky oil, it boils within bellies

Quran 44:45 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:46

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 46

كَغَلْىِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ

Like the boiling of scalding water.

Quran 44:46 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:47

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 47

خُذُوهُ فَٱعْتِلُوهُ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ

[It will be commanded], "Seize him and drag him into the midst of the Hellfire,

Quran 44:47 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:48

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 48

ثُمَّ صُبُّوا۟ فَوْقَ رَأْسِهِۦ مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ

Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water."

Quran 44:48 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:49

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 49

ذُقْ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْكَرِيمُ

[It will be said], "Taste! Indeed, you are the honored, the noble![1466]

Translator's notes

[1466] As he had claimed upon the earth. He is taunted with these words in Hell as a reminder and additional torment.

Quran 44:49 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:50

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 50

إِنَّ هَٰذَا مَا كُنتُم بِهِۦ تَمْتَرُونَ

Indeed, this is what you used to dispute."

Quran 44:50 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:51

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 51

إِنَّ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ فِى مَقَامٍ أَمِينٍ

Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place:

Quran 44:51 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:52

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 52

فِى جَنَّٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ

Within gardens and springs,

Quran 44:52 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:53

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 53

يَلْبَسُونَ مِن سُندُسٍ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٍ مُّتَقَٰبِلِينَ

Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.

Quran 44:53 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:54

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 54

كَذَٰلِكَ وَزَوَّجْنَٰهُم بِحُورٍ عِينٍ

Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.

Quran 44:54 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:55

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 55

يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِكُلِّ فَٰكِهَةٍ ءَامِنِينَ

They will call therein for every [kind of] fruit - safe and secure.

Quran 44:55 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:56

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 56

لَا يَذُوقُونَ فِيهَا ٱلْمَوْتَ إِلَّا ٱلْمَوْتَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَوَقَىٰهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ

They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire

Quran 44:56 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:57

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 57

فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكَ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ

As bounty from your Lord. That is what is the great attainment.

Quran 44:57 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:58

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 58

فَإِنَّمَا يَسَّرْنَٰهُ بِلِسَانِكَ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَذَكَّرُونَ

And indeed, We have eased it [i.e., the Qur’ān] in your tongue that they might be reminded.

Quran 44:58 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

44:59

Ad-Dukhan · Ayah 59

فَٱرْتَقِبْ إِنَّهُم مُّرْتَقِبُونَ

So watch, [O Muḥammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].

Quran 44:59 (Ad-Dukhan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Ad-Dukhan?

59 ayahs. Ad-Dukhan is chapter 44 and was revealed in Makkah.

Which juz is Surah Ad-Dukhan in?

Juz 25. Its first ayah is on page 496 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Ad-Dukhan mean?

The name Ad-Dukhan means “The Smoke”.

Where do the Arabic text and the translation come from?

The Arabic is the Tanzil Uthmani text (version 1.1) and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2). Both are shown exactly as published, unchanged.

Text sources

  • Arabic text · Tanzil Project (tanzil.net), Uthmani text version 1.1, CC BY 3.0, copied without changes

  • Translation · English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com v1.1.2

  • Juz & pages · Tanzil Quran Metadata 1.0 (Madinah mushaf, 604 pages), CC BY 3.0