Surah Ar-Rahman is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Quran and is often called “The Beauty of the Quran”. It is the 55th surah in the Quran and comprises 78 verses; this surah is believed to have been revealed in Makkah. 

This surah is named after one of the names of God, Ar-Rahman; the Most Merciful. This is the only surah in the Quran that not only addresses mankind, but also Jinns. This surah first addresses the creations of Allah to reflect on what He has provided for them and to show gratitude. The surah goes on to describe the punishments that await the ungrateful, and then vividly describes the beauty of what awaits in the gardens of Paradise. 

There are countless benefits to reciting Surah Ar-Rahman on a daily basis. Not only is this surah said to alleviate one from many illnesses, but it is also said to purify the heart from evil and hypocrisy. Reciting this surah is also going to help give comfort on the Day of Judgement. 

Surah Ar-Rahman 

Transliteration and Meaning

Bismillah ir Rahman ir Raheem

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. Ar Rahman

(Allah) Most Gracious!

2. ‘Allamal Quran

It is He Who has taught the Qur´an.

3. Khalaqal insaan

He has created man:

4. ‘Allamahul bayaan

He has taught him speech (and intelligence).

5. Ashshamsu walqamaru bihusbaan

The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;

6. Wannajmu washshajaru yasjudan

And the herbs and the trees – both (alike) prostrate in adoration.

7. Wassamaaa’a rafa’ahaa wa wada’al Meezan

And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the Balance (of Justice),

8. Allaa tatghaw fil meezaan

In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance.

9. Wa aqeemul wazna bilqisti wa laa tukhsirul meezaan

So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.

10. Wal arda wada’ahaa lilanaam

It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures:

11. Feeha faakihatunw wan nakhlu zaatul akmaam

Therein is fruit and date-palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates);

12. Walhabbu zul ‘asfi war Raihaan

Also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-smelling plants.

13. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

14. Khalaqal insaana min salsaalin kalfakhkhaar

He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery,

15. Wa khalaqal jaaan mim maarijim min naar

And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke:

16. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

17. Rabbul mashriqayni wa Rabbul maghribayn

(He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests:

18. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

19. Marajal bahrayni yalta qiyaan

He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting together:

20. Bainahumaa barzakhul laa yabghiyaan

Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress:

21. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

22. Yakhruju minhumal lu ‘lu u wal marjaan

Out of them come Pearls and Coral:

23. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

24. Wa lahul jawaaril mun sha’aatu fil bahri kal a’laam

And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas, lofty as mountains:

25. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

26. Kullu man ‘alaihaa faan

All that is on earth will perish:

27. Wa yabqaa wajhu rabbika zul jalaali wal ikraam

But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord,- full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.

28. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

29. Yas’aluhoo man fissamaawaati walard; kulla yawmin huwa fee shaan

Of Him seeks (its need) every creature in the heavens and on earth: every day in (new) Splendour doth He (shine)!

30. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

31. Sanafrughu lakum ayyuhas saqalaan

Soon shall We settle your affairs, O both ye worlds!

32. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

33. Yaa ma’sharal jinni wal insi inis tata’tum an tanfuzoo min aqtaaris samaawaati wal ardi fanfuzoo; laa tanfuzoona illaa bisultaan

O ye assembly of Jinns and men! If it be ye can pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, pass ye! not without authority shall ye be able to pass!

34. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

35. Yursalu ‘alaikumaa shuwaazum min naarinw-wa nuhaasun falaa tantasiraan

On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire (to burn) and a smoke (to choke): no defence will ye have:

36. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

37. Fa-izan shaqqatis samaaa’u fakaanat wardatan kaddihaan

When the sky is rent asunder, and it becomes red like ointment:

38. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

39. Fa-yawma’izil laa yus’alu ‘an zambiheee insunw wa laa jaann

On that Day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to his sin.

40. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

41. Yu’raful mujrimoona biseemaahum fa’yu’khazu binna waasi wal aqdaam

(For) the sinners will be known by their marks: and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.

42. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

43. Haazihee jahannamul latee yukazzibu bihal mujrimoon

This is the Hell which the Sinners deny:

44. Yatoofoona bainahaa wa baina hameemim aan

In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they wander round!

45. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

46. Wa liman khaafa maqaama rabbihee jannataan

But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Judgment Seat of) their Lord, there will be two Gardens-

47. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

48. Zawaataaa afnaan

Containing all kinds (of trees and delights);-

49. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

50. Feehimaa ‘aynaani tajriyaan

In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);

51. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

52. Feehimaa min kulli faakihatin zawjaan

In them will be Fruits of every kind, two and two.

53. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

54. Muttaki’eena ‘alaa furushim bataaa’inuhaa min istabraq; wajanal jannataini daan

They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy to reach).

55. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

56. Feehinna qaasiratut tarfi lam yatmishunna insun qablahum wa laa jaaann

In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched;-

57. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

58. Ka annahunnal yaaqootu wal marjaan

Like unto Rubies and coral.

59. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

60. Hal jazaaa’ul ihsaani illal ihsaan

Is there any Reward for Good – other than Good?

61. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

62. Wa min doonihimaa jannataan

And besides these two, there are two other Gardens,-

63. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

64. Mudhaaammataan

Dark-green in colour (from plentiful watering).

65. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

66. Feehimaa ‘aynaani nad daakhataan

In them (each) will be two Springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:

67. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

68. Feehimaa faakihatunw wa nakhlunw wa rummaan

In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:

69. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

70. Feehinna khairaatun hisaan

In them will be fair (Companions), good, beautiful;-

71. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

72. Hoorum maqsooraatun fil khiyaam

Companions restrained (as to their glances), in (goodly) pavilions;-

73. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

74. Lam yatmis hunna insun qablahum wa laa jaaann

Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched;-

75. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

76. Muttaki’eena ‘alaa rafrafin khudrinw wa ‘abqariyyin hisaan

Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.

77. Fabi ayyi aalaaa’i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan.

Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

78. Tabaarakasmu Rabbika Zil-Jalaali wal-Ikraam

Blessed be the name of thy Lord, full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.

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