Surah Al-Mutaffifin (سُورَةُ المُطَفِّفِينَ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Al-Mutaffifin — the 83rd chapter of the Quran with 36 verses. Defrauding. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Al-Mutaffifin (سُورَةُ المُطَفِّفِينَ) — "Defrauding" is the 83rd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 36 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَيْلٌۭ لِّلْمُطَفِّفِينَ
WOE UNTO THOSE who give short measure:
Verse 2
ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَا ٱكْتَالُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ يَسْتَوْفُونَ
those who, when they are to receive their due from [other] people, demand that it be given in full –
Verse 3
وَإِذَا كَالُوهُمْ أَو وَّزَنُوهُمْ يُخْسِرُونَ
but when they have to measure or weigh whatever they owe to others, give less than what is due!
Verse 4
أَلَا يَظُنُّ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ أَنَّهُم مَّبْعُوثُونَ
Do they not know that they are bound to be raised from the dead
Verse 5
لِيَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍۢ
[and called to account] on an awesome Day –
Verse 6
يَوْمَ يَقُومُ ٱلنَّاسُ لِرَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
the Day when all men shall stand before the Sustainer of all the worlds?
Verse 7
كَلَّآ إِنَّ كِتَٰبَ ٱلْفُجَّارِ لَفِى سِجِّينٍۢ
NAY, VERILY, the record of the wicked is indeed [set down] in a mode inescapable!
Verse 8
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا سِجِّينٌۭ
And what could make thee conceive what that that mode inescapable will be?
Verse 9
كِتَٰبٌۭ مَّرْقُومٌۭ
A record [indelibly] inscribed!
Verse 10
وَيْلٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ لِّلْمُكَذِّبِينَ
Woe on that Day unto those who give the lie to the truth –
...and 26 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of Al-Mutaffifin (Defrauding) 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-Mutaffifin 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-Mutaffifin revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Mutaffifin have? It contains 36 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "Defrauding" mean? The name "Al-Mutaffifin" translates to "Defrauding" in English.