Surah Yaseen (سُورَةُ يسٓ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir

Overview

Yaseen (سُورَةُ يسٓ) — "Yaseen" is the 36th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 83 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.

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Selected Verses

Verse 1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ يسٓ

O THOU human being!

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Verse 2

وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ

Consider this Qur’an full of wisdom:

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Verse 3

إِنَّكَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ

verily, thou art indeed one of God’s message-bearers,

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Verse 4

عَلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍۢ مُّسْتَقِيمٍۢ

pursuing a straight way

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Verse 5

تَنزِيلَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

by [virtue of] what is being bestowed from on high by the Almighty, the Dispenser of Grace,

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Verse 6

لِتُنذِرَ قَوْمًۭا مَّآ أُنذِرَ ءَابَآؤُهُمْ فَهُمْ غَٰفِلُونَ

[bestowed upon thee] so that thou mayest warn people whose forefathers had not been warned, and who therefore are unaware [of the meaning of right and wrong].

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Verse 7

لَقَدْ حَقَّ ٱلْقَوْلُ عَلَىٰٓ أَكْثَرِهِمْ فَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

Indeed, the word [of God’s condemnation] is bound to come true against most of them: for they will not believe.

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Verse 8

إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا فِىٓ أَعْنَٰقِهِمْ أَغْلَٰلًۭا فَهِىَ إِلَى ٱلْأَذْقَانِ فَهُم مُّقْمَحُونَ

Behold, around their necks We have put shack­les, reaching up to their chins, so that their heads are forced up;

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Verse 9

وَجَعَلْنَا مِنۢ بَيْنِ أَيْدِيهِمْ سَدًّۭا وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِمْ سَدًّۭا فَأَغْشَيْنَٰهُمْ فَهُمْ لَا يُبْصِرُونَ

and We have set a barrier before them and a barrier behind them, and We have enshrouded them in veils so that they cannot see:

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Verse 10

وَسَوَآءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَأَنذَرْتَهُمْ أَمْ لَمْ تُنذِرْهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

thus, it is all one to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: they will not believe.

...and 73 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.

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Key Themes

The surah of Yaseen (Yaseen) 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 Yaseen as part of your daily Quran reading.

How to Recite

1. Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
2. Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
3. Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
4. Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
5. Reflect on the meaning as you recite

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was Surah Yaseen revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.

Q: How many verses does Surah Yaseen have? It contains 83 ayaat (verses).

Q: What does "Yaseen" mean? The name "Yaseen" translates to "Yaseen" in English.