Surah Adh-Dhaariyat (سُورَةُ الذَّارِيَاتِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir

Overview

Adh-Dhaariyat (سُورَةُ الذَّارِيَاتِ) — "The Winnowing Winds" is the 51st chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 60 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.

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Selected Verses

Verse 1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلذَّٰرِيَٰتِ ذَرْوًۭا

CONSIDER the winds that scatter the dust far and wide,

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Verse 2

فَٱلْحَٰمِلَٰتِ وِقْرًۭا

and those that carry the burden [of heavy clouds],

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Verse 3

فَٱلْجَٰرِيَٰتِ يُسْرًۭا

and those that speed along with gentle ease,

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Verse 4

فَٱلْمُقَسِّمَٰتِ أَمْرًا

and those that apportion [the gift of life] at [God’s] behest!

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Verse 5

إِنَّمَا تُوعَدُونَ لَصَادِقٌۭ

Verily, that which you are promised is true indeed,

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Verse 6

وَإِنَّ ٱلدِّينَ لَوَٰقِعٌۭ

and, verily, judgment is bound to come!

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Verse 7

وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلْحُبُكِ

CONSIDER the firmament full of starry paths!

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Verse 8

إِنَّكُمْ لَفِى قَوْلٍۢ مُّخْتَلِفٍۢ

Verily, [O men,] you are deeply at variance as to what to believe:

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Verse 9

يُؤْفَكُ عَنْهُ مَنْ أُفِكَ

perverted in his views thereon is he who would deceive himself!

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Verse 10

قُتِلَ ٱلْخَرَّٰصُونَ

They but destroy themselves, they who are given to guessing at what they cannot ascertain –

...and 50 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.

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Key Themes

The surah of Adh-Dhaariyat (The Winnowing Winds) 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 Adh-Dhaariyat as part of your daily Quran reading.

How to Recite

1. Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
2. Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
3. Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
4. Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
5. Reflect on the meaning as you recite

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was Surah Adh-Dhaariyat revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.

Q: How many verses does Surah Adh-Dhaariyat have? It contains 60 ayaat (verses).

Q: What does "The Winnowing Winds" mean? The name "Adh-Dhaariyat" translates to "The Winnowing Winds" in English.