Sūrah Al-‘Ādiyāt (سورة العاديات)
Meaning: The Courser (The Racing Horse)
Chapter: 100
Verses: 11
Place of Revelation: Meccan
🐎 Overview
This surah opens with a striking description of warhorses charging into battle, panting and striking sparks as they race, highlighting human ingratitude and attachment to worldly gains. It serves as a reminder of the Day of Judgment, where all secrets will be revealed and true intentions judged.
📖 Verse-by-Verse Explanation
1–5: The Powerful Image of the Charging Horses
وَٱلْعَادِيَٰتِ ضَبْحًا
فَٱلْمُورِيَٰتِ قَدْحًا
فَٱلْمُغِيرَٰتِ صُبْحًا
فَٱلْۡمُغِيرَٰتِ نَفْحًا
فَٱلْحَٰمِلَٰتِ وِقْرًا
“By the racers, panting,
And the producers of sparks [when] striking,
And the chargers at dawn,
Stirring up thereby [clouds of] dust,
Arriving thereby in the center collectively.”
🐎 This powerful imagery symbolizes urgency, energy, and the relentless pace of life, often compared to human struggles and efforts.
6–8: The Human Heart and Greed
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لِرَبِّهِۦ لَكَنُودٌۭ
وَإِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ ذَٰلِكَ لَشَهِيدٌۭ
وَإِنَّهُۥ لِحُبِّ ٱلْخَيْرِ لَشَدِيدٌ
“Indeed, mankind is to his Lord ungrateful,
And indeed, he is to that a witness,
And indeed, he is, in love of wealth, intense.”
💔 Humans often forget their Creator, are ungrateful, and intensely love worldly gain — sometimes to the point of losing perspective.
9–11: The Reality of the Hereafter
أَفَلَا يَعْلَمُ إِذَا بُعْثِرَ مَا فِي ٱلْقُبُورِ
وَحُصِّلَ مَا فِي ٱلصُّدُورِ
إِنَّ رَبَّهَاۥ كَانَ بِهَاۦ بَصِيرًا
“Does he not know that when the contents of the graves are scattered,
And that which is within the breasts is obtained,
Indeed, their Lord is, of them, Seeing?”
⚖️ On the Day of Judgment, all deeds and hidden thoughts will be laid bare before Allah, who sees everything.
🧠 Key Lessons from Sūrah Al-‘Ādiyāt
| Theme | Message |
|---|---|
| Human ingratitude | Despite blessings, humans often forget Allah. |
| Love of worldly goods | This love can blind people to their true purpose. |
| Inevitability of Judgment | Secrets and deeds will be revealed. |
| Allah’s awareness | Nothing is hidden from Him, not even thoughts. |
🕊️ Reflection
“Indeed, mankind is to his Lord ungrateful...”
The surah encourages self-reflection on how we balance our worldly ambitions with gratitude and mindfulness of the Hereafter.
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