التكاثر

At-Takathur

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The Rivalry in world increase

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8 verses

Context

A Meccan surah of 8 verses, At-Takathur was revealed to warn those who are absorbed by the race for wealth and material possessions.

Main themes

At-Takathur warns that rivalry in accumulating possessions distracts mankind from what truly matters until they visit the graves. It announces that everyone will be questioned about the blessings they enjoyed.

Learning tip

Teach your child that the most precious things are not toys or money, but faith, family, and good deeds.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

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أَلْهَىٰكُمُ ٱلتَّكَاثُرُ

Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you

2
حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ ٱلْمَقَابِرَ

Until you visit the graveyards.1

3
كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ

No! You are going to know.

4
ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ

Then, no! You are going to know.

5
كَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ ٱلْيَقِينِ

No! If you only knew with knowledge of certainty...1

6
لَتَرَوُنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ

You will surely see the Hellfire.

7
ثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ ٱلْيَقِينِ

Then you will surely see it with the eye of certainty.1

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ثُمَّ لَتُسْـَٔلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ

Then you will surely be asked that Day about pleasure.1

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