Surah Ad-Dukhaan (سُورَةُ الدُّخَانِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Ad-Dukhaan — the 44th chapter of the Quran with 59 verses. The Smoke. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Ad-Dukhaan (سُورَةُ الدُّخَانِ) — "The Smoke" is the 44th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 59 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ حمٓ
Ha. Mim.
Verse 2
وَٱلْكِتَٰبِ ٱلْمُبِينِ
CONSIDER this divine writ, clear in itself and clearly showing the truth!
Verse 3
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍۢ مُّبَٰرَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ
Behold, from on high have We bestowed it on a blessed night: for, verily, We have always been warning [man].
Verse 4
فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ
On that [night] was made clear, in wisdom, the distinction between all things [good and evil]
Verse 5
أَمْرًۭا مِّنْ عِندِنَآ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُرْسِلِينَ
at a behest from Ourselves: for, verily, We have always been sending [Our messages of guidance]
Verse 6
رَحْمَةًۭ مِّن رَّبِّكَ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
in pursuance of thy Sustainer’s grace [unto man]. Verily, He alone is all-hearing, all-knowing,
Verse 7
رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ ۖ إِن كُنتُم مُّوقِنِينَ
the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them - if you could but grasp it with inner certainty!
Verse 8
لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ ۖ رَبُّكُمْ وَرَبُّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
There is no deity save Him: He grants life and deals death: He is your Sustainer as well as the Sustainer of your forebears of old.
Verse 9
بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّۢ يَلْعَبُونَ
Nay, but they [who lack inner certainty] are but Dying with their doubts.
Verse 10
فَٱرْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِى ٱلسَّمَآءُ بِدُخَانٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ
WAIT, THEN, for the Day when the skies shall bring forth a pall of smoke which will make obvious [the approach of the Last Hour],
...and 49 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of Ad-Dukhaan (The Smoke) covers important Islamic themes including faith, guidance, and the relationship between humanity and Allah. As a Meccan (Makki) surah, it reflects the spiritual and theological context of that period of revelation.
Virtues of Reading This Surah
Regular recitation of the Quran is highly encouraged. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it." — Sahih Al-Bukhari
Reading any portion of the Quran brings immense rewards. Make a habit of reciting Surah Ad-Dukhaan as part of your daily Quran reading.
How to Recite
- Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
- Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
- Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
- Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
- Reflect on the meaning as you recite
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was Surah Ad-Dukhaan revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Ad-Dukhaan have? It contains 59 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "The Smoke" mean? The name "Ad-Dukhaan" translates to "The Smoke" in English.