Surah Al-Muzzammil (سُورَةُ المُزَّمِّلِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir

Overview

Al-Muzzammil (سُورَةُ المُزَّمِّلِ) — "The Enshrouded One" is the 73rd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 20 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.

Selected Verses

Verse 1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمُزَّمِّلُ

O THOU enwrapped one!

Verse 2

قُمِ ٱلَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًۭا

Keep awake [in prayer] at night, all but a small part

Verse 3

نِّصْفَهُۥٓ أَوِ ٱنقُصْ مِنْهُ قَلِيلًا

of one-half thereof - or make it a little less than that,

Verse 4

أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا

or add to it [at will]; and [during that time] recite the Qur’an calmly and distinctly, with thy mind attuned to its meaning.

Verse 5

إِنَّا سَنُلْقِى عَلَيْكَ قَوْلًۭا ثَقِيلًا

Behold, We shall bestow upon thee a weighty message –

Verse 6

إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ ٱلَّيْلِ هِىَ أَشَدُّ وَطْـًۭٔا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا

[and,] verily, the hours of night the mind most strongly and speak with the clearest voice,

Verse 7

إِنَّ لَكَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ سَبْحًۭا طَوِيلًۭا

whereas by day a long chain of doings is thy portion.

Verse 8

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ وَتَبَتَّلْ إِلَيْهِ تَبْتِيلًۭا

But [whether by night or by day,] remember thy Sustainer's name, and devote thyself unto Him with utter devotion.

Verse 9

رَّبُّ ٱلْمَشْرِقِ وَٱلْمَغْرِبِ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ فَٱتَّخِذْهُ وَكِيلًۭا

The Sustainer of the east and the west [is He]: there is no deity save Him: hence, ascribe to Him alone the power to determine thy fate,

Verse 10

وَٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱهْجُرْهُمْ هَجْرًۭا جَمِيلًۭا

and endure with patience whatever people may say [against thee], and avoid them with a comely avoidance.

...and 10 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.

Key Themes

The surah of Al-Muzzammil (The Enshrouded 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-Muzzammil 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-Muzzammil revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.

Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Muzzammil have? It contains 20 ayaat (verses).

Q: What does "The Enshrouded One" mean? The name "Al-Muzzammil" translates to "The Enshrouded One" in English.