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Surah Al-Jinn

The Jinn · 28 ayahs · Makkah · Juz 29 · Page 572

سورة الجن

Surah Al-Jinn

Surah Al-Jinn is chapter 72 of the Quran, with 28 ayahs, revealed in Makkah. The surah begins in juz 29, on page 572 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Jinn”, and it was the 40th 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

72:1

Al-Jinn · Ayah 1

قُلْ أُوحِىَ إِلَىَّ أَنَّهُ ٱسْتَمَعَ نَفَرٌ مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ فَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا سَمِعْنَا قُرْءَانًا عَجَبًا

Say, [O Muḥammad], "It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, 'Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur’ān [i.e., recitation].

Quran 72:1 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:2

Al-Jinn · Ayah 2

يَهْدِىٓ إِلَى ٱلرُّشْدِ فَـَٔامَنَّا بِهِۦ وَلَن نُّشْرِكَ بِرَبِّنَآ أَحَدًا

It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone.

Quran 72:2 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:3

Al-Jinn · Ayah 3

وَأَنَّهُۥ تَعَٰلَىٰ جَدُّ رَبِّنَا مَا ٱتَّخَذَ صَٰحِبَةً وَلَا وَلَدًا

And [it teaches] that exalted is the nobleness of our Lord; He has not taken a wife or a son

Quran 72:3 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:4

Al-Jinn · Ayah 4

وَأَنَّهُۥ كَانَ يَقُولُ سَفِيهُنَا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ شَطَطًا

And that our foolish one [i.e., Iblees][1766] has been saying about Allāh an excessive transgression.

Translator's notes

[1766] A plural form may also be understood, i.e., "the foolish ones among us."

Quran 72:4 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:5

Al-Jinn · Ayah 5

وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّآ أَن لَّن تَقُولَ ٱلْإِنسُ وَٱلْجِنُّ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا

And we had thought that mankind and the jinn would never speak about Allāh a lie.

Quran 72:5 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:6

Al-Jinn · Ayah 6

وَأَنَّهُۥ كَانَ رِجَالٌ مِّنَ ٱلْإِنسِ يَعُوذُونَ بِرِجَالٍ مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ فَزَادُوهُمْ رَهَقًا

And there were men from mankind who sought refuge in men from the jinn, so they [only] increased them in burden [i.e., sin].

Quran 72:6 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:7

Al-Jinn · Ayah 7

وَأَنَّهُمْ ظَنُّوا۟ كَمَا ظَنَنتُمْ أَن لَّن يَبْعَثَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدًا

And they had thought, as you thought, that Allāh would never send anyone [as a messenger].

Quran 72:7 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:8

Al-Jinn · Ayah 8

وَأَنَّا لَمَسْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ فَوَجَدْنَٰهَا مُلِئَتْ حَرَسًا شَدِيدًا وَشُهُبًا

And we have sought [to reach] the heaven but found it filled with powerful guards and burning flames.

Quran 72:8 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:9

Al-Jinn · Ayah 9

وَأَنَّا كُنَّا نَقْعُدُ مِنْهَا مَقَٰعِدَ لِلسَّمْعِ فَمَن يَسْتَمِعِ ٱلْـَٔانَ يَجِدْ لَهُۥ شِهَابًا رَّصَدًا

And we used to sit therein in positions for hearing,[1767] but whoever listens now will find a burning flame lying in wait for him.

Translator's notes

[1767] Before the prophethood of Muḥammad (ﷺ) the jinn used to collect information by eavesdropping on the angels and then pass it on to fortunetellers and soothsayers.

Quran 72:9 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:10

Al-Jinn · Ayah 10

وَأَنَّا لَا نَدْرِىٓ أَشَرٌّ أُرِيدَ بِمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَمْ أَرَادَ بِهِمْ رَبُّهُمْ رَشَدًا

And we do not know [therefore] whether evil is intended for those on earth or whether their Lord intends for them a right course.

Quran 72:10 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:11

Al-Jinn · Ayah 11

وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلصَّٰلِحُونَ وَمِنَّا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ كُنَّا طَرَآئِقَ قِدَدًا

And among us are the righteous, and among us are [others] not so; we were [of] divided ways.[1768]

Translator's notes

[1768] In opinion, belief and religious practice.

Quran 72:11 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:12

Al-Jinn · Ayah 12

وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّآ أَن لَّن نُّعْجِزَ ٱللَّهَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَن نُّعْجِزَهُۥ هَرَبًا

And we have become certain that we will never cause failure to Allāh upon earth, nor can we escape Him by flight.

Quran 72:12 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:13

Al-Jinn · Ayah 13

وَأَنَّا لَمَّا سَمِعْنَا ٱلْهُدَىٰٓ ءَامَنَّا بِهِۦ فَمَن يُؤْمِنۢ بِرَبِّهِۦ فَلَا يَخَافُ بَخْسًا وَلَا رَهَقًا

And when we heard the guidance [i.e., the Qur’ān], we believed in it. And whoever believes in his Lord will not fear deprivation or burden.[1769]

Translator's notes

[1769] In regard to his account in the Hereafter. Nothing of his good will be diminished, nor will the evil of another be placed upon him.

Quran 72:13 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:14

Al-Jinn · Ayah 14

وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلْمُسْلِمُونَ وَمِنَّا ٱلْقَٰسِطُونَ فَمَنْ أَسْلَمَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ تَحَرَّوْا۟ رَشَدًا

And among us are Muslims [in submission to Allāh], and among us are the unjust.[1770] And whoever has become Muslim - those have sought out the right course.

Translator's notes

[1770] i.e., those who deviate from the truth and act tyrannically.

Quran 72:14 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:15

Al-Jinn · Ayah 15

وَأَمَّا ٱلْقَٰسِطُونَ فَكَانُوا۟ لِجَهَنَّمَ حَطَبًا

But as for the unjust, they will be, for Hell, firewood.'

Quran 72:15 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:16

Al-Jinn · Ayah 16

وَأَلَّوِ ٱسْتَقَٰمُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلطَّرِيقَةِ لَأَسْقَيْنَٰهُم مَّآءً غَدَقًا

And [Allāh revealed] that if they had remained straight on the way, We would have given them abundant rain [i.e., provision]

Quran 72:16 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:17

Al-Jinn · Ayah 17

لِّنَفْتِنَهُمْ فِيهِ وَمَن يُعْرِضْ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّهِۦ يَسْلُكْهُ عَذَابًا صَعَدًا

So We might test them therein. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord[1771] He will put into arduous punishment.

Translator's notes

[1771] i.e., refuses obedience to Him.

Quran 72:17 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:18

Al-Jinn · Ayah 18

وَأَنَّ ٱلْمَسَٰجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا۟ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ أَحَدًا

And [He revealed] that the masjids[1772] are for Allāh, so do not invoke[1773] with Allāh anyone.

Translator's notes

[1772] The term "masjid" here includes every place of worship or the earth in general. [1773] Or "worship."

Quran 72:18 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:19

Al-Jinn · Ayah 19

وَأَنَّهُۥ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ ٱللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا۟ يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًا

And that when the Servant [i.e., Prophet] of Allāh stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."[1774]

Translator's notes

[1774] Crowding on top of each other in the manner of locusts in order to hear him (ﷺ). "They" may refer to the jinn or to the disbelievers among the Arabs.

Quran 72:19 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:20

Al-Jinn · Ayah 20

قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَدْعُوا۟ رَبِّى وَلَآ أُشْرِكُ بِهِۦٓ أَحَدًا

Say, [O Muḥammad], "I only invoke my Lord and do not associate with Him anyone."

Quran 72:20 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:21

Al-Jinn · Ayah 21

قُلْ إِنِّى لَآ أَمْلِكُ لَكُمْ ضَرًّا وَلَا رَشَدًا

Say, "Indeed, I do not possess for you [the power of] harm or right direction."

Quran 72:21 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:22

Al-Jinn · Ayah 22

قُلْ إِنِّى لَن يُجِيرَنِى مِنَ ٱللَّهِ أَحَدٌ وَلَنْ أَجِدَ مِن دُونِهِۦ مُلْتَحَدًا

Say, "Indeed, there will never protect me from Allāh anyone [if I should disobey], nor will I find in other than Him a refuge.

Quran 72:22 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:23

Al-Jinn · Ayah 23

إِلَّا بَلَٰغًا مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرِسَٰلَٰتِهِۦ وَمَن يَعْصِ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ فَإِنَّ لَهُۥ نَارَ جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدِينَ فِيهَآ أَبَدًا

But [I have for you] only notification from Allāh, and His messages." And whoever disobeys Allāh and His Messenger - then indeed, for him is the fire of Hell; they will abide therein forever.

Quran 72:23 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:24

Al-Jinn · Ayah 24

حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا رَأَوْا۟ مَا يُوعَدُونَ فَسَيَعْلَمُونَ مَنْ أَضْعَفُ نَاصِرًا وَأَقَلُّ عَدَدًا

[The disbelievers continue] until, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who is weaker in helpers and less in number.

Quran 72:24 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:25

Al-Jinn · Ayah 25

قُلْ إِنْ أَدْرِىٓ أَقَرِيبٌ مَّا تُوعَدُونَ أَمْ يَجْعَلُ لَهُۥ رَبِّىٓ أَمَدًا

Say, "I do not know if what you are promised is near or if my Lord will grant for it a [long] period."

Quran 72:25 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:26

Al-Jinn · Ayah 26

عَٰلِمُ ٱلْغَيْبِ فَلَا يُظْهِرُ عَلَىٰ غَيْبِهِۦٓ أَحَدًا

[He is] Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His [knowledge of the] unseen to anyone

Quran 72:26 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:27

Al-Jinn · Ayah 27

إِلَّا مَنِ ٱرْتَضَىٰ مِن رَّسُولٍ فَإِنَّهُۥ يَسْلُكُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِۦ رَصَدًا

Except whom He has approved of messengers, and indeed, He sends before him [i.e., each messenger] and behind him observers[1775]

Translator's notes

[1775] Guardian angels to protect the messenger and the message.

Quran 72:27 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

72:28

Al-Jinn · Ayah 28

لِّيَعْلَمَ أَن قَدْ أَبْلَغُوا۟ رِسَٰلَٰتِ رَبِّهِمْ وَأَحَاطَ بِمَا لَدَيْهِمْ وَأَحْصَىٰ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ عَدَدًۢا

That he [i.e., Muḥammad (ﷺ)] may know[1776] that they have conveyed the messages of their Lord; and He has encompassed whatever is with them and has enumerated all things in number.

Translator's notes

[1776] This phrase may also be read: "So He [i.e., Allāh] may make evident."

Quran 72:28 (Al-Jinn) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Jinn?

28 ayahs. Al-Jinn is chapter 72 and was revealed in Makkah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Jinn in?

Juz 29. Its first ayah is on page 572 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Al-Jinn mean?

The name Al-Jinn means “The Jinn”.

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