Surah Al-Qiyaama (سُورَةُ القِيَامَةِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Al-Qiyaama — the 75th chapter of the Quran with 40 verses. The Resurrection. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Al-Qiyaama (سُورَةُ القِيَامَةِ) — "The Resurrection" is the 75th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 40 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ لَآ أُقْسِمُ بِيَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ
NAY! I call to witness the Day of Resurrection!
Verse 2
وَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِٱلنَّفْسِ ٱللَّوَّامَةِ
But nay! I call to witness the accusing voice of man's own conscience!
Verse 3
أَيَحْسَبُ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ أَلَّن نَّجْمَعَ عِظَامَهُۥ
Does man think that We cannot [resurrect him and] bring his bones together again?
Verse 4
بَلَىٰ قَٰدِرِينَ عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّسَوِّىَ بَنَانَهُۥ
Yea indeed, We are able to make whole his very finger-tips!
Verse 5
بَلْ يُرِيدُ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ لِيَفْجُرَ أَمَامَهُۥ
None the less man chooses to deny what lies ahead of him,
Verse 6
يَسْـَٔلُ أَيَّانَ يَوْمُ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ
asking [derisively], "When is that Resurrection Day to be?"
Verse 7
فَإِذَا بَرِقَ ٱلْبَصَرُ
But [on that Day,] when the eyesight is by fear confounded,
Verse 8
وَخَسَفَ ٱلْقَمَرُ
and the moon is darkened,
Verse 9
وَجُمِعَ ٱلشَّمْسُ وَٱلْقَمَرُ
and the sun and the moon are brought together
Verse 10
يَقُولُ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ يَوْمَئِذٍ أَيْنَ ٱلْمَفَرُّ
on that Day will man exclaim "Whither to flee?"
...and 30 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.
Key Themes
The surah of Al-Qiyaama (The Resurrection) 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-Qiyaama 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-Qiyaama revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Qiyaama have? It contains 40 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "The Resurrection" mean? The name "Al-Qiyaama" translates to "The Resurrection" in English.