Surah Al-Muddaththir (سُورَةُ المُدَّثِّرِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Al-Muddaththir — the 74th chapter of the Quran with 56 verses. The Cloaked One. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Al-Muddaththir (سُورَةُ المُدَّثِّرِ) — "The Cloaked One" is the 74th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 56 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمُدَّثِّرُ
O THOU [in thy solitude] enfolded!
Verse 2
قُمْ فَأَنذِرْ
Arise and warn!
Verse 3
وَرَبَّكَ فَكَبِّرْ
And thy Sustainer's greatness glorify!
Verse 4
وَثِيَابَكَ فَطَهِّرْ
And thine inner self purify!
Verse 5
وَٱلرُّجْزَ فَٱهْجُرْ
And all defilement shun!
Verse 6
وَلَا تَمْنُن تَسْتَكْثِرُ
And do not through giving seek thyself to gain,
Verse 7
وَلِرَبِّكَ فَٱصْبِرْ
but unto thy Sustainer turn in patience.
Verse 8
فَإِذَا نُقِرَ فِى ٱلنَّاقُورِ
And [warn all men that] when the trumpet-call [of resurrection] is sounded,
Verse 9
فَذَٰلِكَ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ يَوْمٌ عَسِيرٌ
that very Day shall be a day of anguish,
Verse 10
عَلَى ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ غَيْرُ يَسِيرٍۢ
not of ease, for all who [now] deny the truth!
...and 46 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of Al-Muddaththir (The Cloaked One) 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-Muddaththir 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-Muddaththir revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Muddaththir have? It contains 56 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "The Cloaked One" mean? The name "Al-Muddaththir" translates to "The Cloaked One" in English.