Surah Al Qalam by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah Al-Qalam 68 with Urdu Translation

• Alternate Names of the Surah: Nun
• In Para / Juzz Number: 29
• Number of verses: 52
• Revealed in: Makkah — Makki
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah Al-Qalam defends the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, against accusations made by his opponents and affirms his outstanding character. The opening reference to the pen draws attention to knowledge and recording, while the promise of enduring reward reassures him that hostile speech cannot diminish his mission.

The surah warns against yielding to pressure for compromise and describes traits that make a person morally untrustworthy. Persistent falsehood, slander, cruelty, and pride reveal a corruption of character that wealth and family status cannot excuse. The issue is therefore deeper than a disagreement in words.

The account of the garden owners gives a practical example of ingratitude. They plan to gather their produce while excluding the poor, forgetting their dependence on Allah. Their garden is ruined before they can carry out the plan. When they recognise what has happened, they acknowledge their wrongdoing and turn towards their Lord in hope.

The surah contrasts such arrogance with the honour prepared for the righteous and challenges the assumption that believers and wrongdoers will receive the same outcome. The Prophet is instructed to remain patient and is reminded of Yunus, peace be upon him, whose distress was followed by divine mercy. The central message is that character, gratitude, and steadfastness matter more than social power. It calls for patience in conveying truth, generosity towards those in need, and repentance when selfishness has distorted one’s choices.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 68:1; 68:4; 68:17; 68:34; 68:48.

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