Surah Al-Kaafiroon (سُورَةُ الكَافِرُونَ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Al-Kaafiroon — the 109th chapter of the Quran with 6 verses. The Disbelievers. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Al-Kaafiroon (سُورَةُ الكَافِرُونَ) — "The Disbelievers" is the 109th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 6 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ
SAY: "O you who deny the truth!
Verse 2
لَآ أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ
"I do not worship that which you worship,
Verse 3
وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ
and neither do you worship that which I worship!
Verse 4
وَلَآ أَنَا۠ عَابِدٌۭ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ
"And I will not worship ~hat which you have [ever] worshipped,
Verse 5
وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ
and neither will you [ever] worship that which I worship.
Verse 6
لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِىَ دِينِ
Unto you, your moral law, and unto me, mine!"
Key Themes
The surah of Al-Kaafiroon (The Disbelievers) 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 Al-Kaafiroon 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 Al-Kaafiroon revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Kaafiroon have? It contains 6 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "The Disbelievers" mean? The name "Al-Kaafiroon" translates to "The Disbelievers" in English.