Surah 102 · 8 ayahs · Meccan Surah At-Takathur — The Rivalry in World Increase

سُورَةُ التَّكَاثُرِ
MeaningThe Rivalry in World Increase
RevelationMeccan
Ayahs8
LocationJuz 30
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Surah At-Takathur (سُورَةُ التَّكَاثُرِ), “The Rivalry in World Increase”, is the 102nd chapter of the Holy Qur'an. It is a Meccan surah with 8 ayahs, found in juz 30. Below is the full Arabic text with transliteration and the English translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Sura Et-Tekasur — arapski tekst, transliteracija i audio.

About Surah At-Takathur

At-Takathur, "Competition in Increase", is a Meccan surah of eight verses. It warns that the race for more wealth, children and status distracts people until they reach the graves, and that they will surely see Hell and be asked on that Day about the blessings they enjoyed.

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Virtues and when it is recited

The Prophet ﷺ recited it and said: "The son of Adam says: 'My wealth, my wealth!' But what do you have of your wealth except what you ate and used up, wore and wore out, or gave in charity and sent ahead?" (Sahih Muslim 2958).

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Questions about Surah At-Takathur

How many ayahs are in Surah At-Takathur?

Surah At-Takathur has 8 ayahs (verses).

Is Surah At-Takathur Meccan or Medinan?

Surah At-Takathur is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca before the Hijrah.

Which juz is Surah At-Takathur in?

Surah At-Takathur is in juz 30 of the Qur'an.

What does At-Takathur mean?

The name At-Takathur is usually translated as "The Rivalry in World Increase". In Bosnian the surah is known as Et-Tekasur.

What is Surah At-Takathur about?

At-Takathur, "Competition in Increase", is a Meccan surah of eight verses. It warns that the race for more wealth, children and status distracts people until they reach the graves, and that they will surely see Hell and be asked on that Day about the blessings they enjoyed.

What are the virtues of Surah At-Takathur?

The Prophet ﷺ recited it and said: "The son of Adam says: 'My wealth, my wealth!' But what do you have of your wealth except what you ate and used up, wore and wore out, or gave in charity and sent ahead?" (Sahih Muslim 2958).

Surah At-Takathur: Arabic text, transliteration and translation

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

102:1

أَلْهَىٰكُمُ ٱلتَّكَاثُرُ

Al haaku mut takathur

The mutual rivalry for piling up (the good things of this world) diverts you (from the more serious things),

102:2

حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ ٱلْمَقَابِرَ

Hatta zurtumul-maqaabir

Until ye visit the graves.

102:3

كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ

Kalla sawfa ta'lamoon

But nay, ye soon shall know (the reality).

102:4

ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ

Thumma kalla sawfa ta'lamoon

Again, ye soon shall know!

102:5

كَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ ٱلْيَقِينِ

Kalla law ta'lamoona 'ilmal yaqeen

Nay, were ye to know with certainty of mind, (ye would beware!)

102:6

لَتَرَوُنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ

Latara-wun nal jaheem

Ye shall certainly see Hell-Fire!

102:7

ثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ ٱلْيَقِينِ

Thumma latara wunnaha 'ainal yaqeen

Again, ye shall see it with certainty of sight!

102:8

ثُمَّ لَتُسْـَٔلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ

Thumma latus alunna yauma-izin 'anin na'eem

Then, shall ye be questioned that Day about the joy (ye indulged in!).

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Arabic text: Uthmani script. Transliteration and English translation (Abdullah Yusuf Ali) via the AlQuran Cloud API. Audio: QuranicAudio.