Surah Al Hajj in English Translation with Explain
English translation of Surah Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage), which is the 22nd chapter of the Qur'an. Surah Al-Hajj consists of 78 verses and was revealed in Medina. The Surah is named after Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca), and it discusses the significance of this ritual, along with the themes of faith, sacrifice, the Day of Judgment, and the importance of obeying Allah.
Surah Al-Hajj (Chapter 22)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1.
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ إِنَّ زَلْزَلَةَ السَّاعَةِ شَيْءٌ عَظِيمٌ
Yā ayyuhā an-nāsu ittaqū rabbakum inna zalzālata as-sā'ati shay'un 'aẓīm
Translation: O mankind, fear your Lord. Indeed, the convulsion of the Hour (of Judgment) is a terrible thing.
Explanation: This verse is a call to all of humanity to be conscious of Allah. The Zalzalah (the earthquake or convulsion) refers to the Day of Judgment, a day that will be filled with immense terror.
2.
يَوْمَ تَرَوْنَهَا تَذْهَلُ كُلُّ مُرْضِعَةٍ عَمَّا أَرضَعَتْ وَتَضَعُ كُلُّ ذَاتِ حَمْلٍ جَامِلَتَهَا وَتَرَى النَّاسَ سُكَارَىٰ وَمَا هُم بِسُكَارَىٰ وَلَٰكِنَّ عَذَابَ اللَّهِ شَدِيدٌ
Yawmatarawnahā tadhhalu kullu murdi'atin 'ammā arda'at wa tada'u kullu dhātihā milin jāmilatuhā wa tarā an-nāsa sukarā' wamā hum bisukārā walākinna 'adhābal-lāhi shadīd
Translation: The Day you will see it, every nursing mother will forget her infant, and every pregnant woman will drop her load, and you will see the people appearing intoxicated while they are not intoxicated; but the punishment of Allah is severe.
Explanation: On the Day of Judgment, the horrors of the event will make even the most caring mother forget about her child and even pregnant women will miscarry due to the intensity of the event. People will appear in a dazed state, but they will not be drunk; rather, they will be overwhelmed by fear and dread.
3.
وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُجَادِلُ فِى اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَيَتَّبِعُ كُلَّ شَيْطَانٍ مَّارِدٍ
Wa mina an-nāsi man yujādilu fī-llāhi bighayri 'ilmin wa-yattabi'u kulla shayṭānin mārid
Translation: And among the people is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge and follows every rebellious devil.
Explanation: This verse describes people who argue against the truth of Islam without proper knowledge and follow the path of evil, listening to shayāṭīn (devils) that lead them astray.
4.
كُتِبَ عَلَيْهِ أَنْهُوَ مَنْ يُرْجِفُ فِى ٱلۡأَرْضِ وَيَذُوقُ عَذَابَ ٱلْحَرِيقِ
Kutiba 'alayhi annahu man yujīfī fil-ardhi wa-yazūqu 'adhāba-lḥarīq
Translation: It has been decreed for him that he who turns away from the right path and promotes corruption will taste the punishment of the blazing fire.
Explanation: Those who cause corruption on earth by promoting evil and deviating from Allah’s guidance will face the severe punishment of Hell.
5.
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِن كُنتُمْ فِى رَيْبٍ مِّنَ ٱلۡبَعۡثِ فَإِنَّا خَلَقْنَٰكُم مِّن تُّرَابٍۢ ثُمَّ مِن نُّطْفَةٍۢ ثُمَّ مِن عَلَقَةٍۢ ثُمَّ مِن مُضْغَةٍۢ مُّخَلَّقَةٍ وَغَيْرِ مُخَلَّقَةٍ لِّيُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ ۚ وَنُرْوِىُٔ ٱلْأَرْحَامَ مَا نَشَاءُۖ إِلَىٰٓ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّۭى ثُمَّ نُخْرِجُكُمْ فَطِيمًۭا ثُمَّ لِتَصِيرُوا۟ رُشَدًۭا
Yā ayyuhā an-nāsu in kuntum fī raybin mina-l-ba‘thī fa innā khalaqnākum min turābin thumma min nuṭfatin thumma min ‘alaqatin thumma min muḍghatin mukhallaqatīn waghayri mukhallaqatīn liyubayyina lakum wa nurī’ul arḥāma mā nashā’ ilā ajalin musammā thumma nukhrijukum faṭīmā thumma litusīrū rashadā
Translation: O mankind, if you are in doubt about the resurrection, then indeed, We have created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clot, then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed, that We may show you. And We cause whom We will to remain in the wombs for an appointed term, then We bring you out as infants, then [We develop you] that you may reach your maturity.
Explanation: Allah reminds people of their humble beginnings: created from dust, then from a sperm-drop, and gradually formed in the womb. This is a reminder of His power over creation and resurrection. He alone has the ability to bring life and death.
6.
وَإِذَا ذُكِرَ ٱللَّهُ وَحْدَهُۥ اشْمَأَزَّتْ قُلُوبُ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْءَاخِرَةِ وَإِذَا ذُكِرَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ إِذَا هُمْ يَسْتَبْشِرُونَ
Wa idhā dhukira Allāhu waḥdahu ashma’azzat quloobul-ladhīna lā yu’minūna bil-ākhirati wa idhā dhukira-ladhīna min dūnihi idhā hum yastabshirūn
Translation: And when Allah alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with disgust, but when those [worshiped] besides Him are mentioned, immediately they rejoice.
Explanation: Disbelievers turn away from the mention of Allah alone but become joyful when other gods or idols are mentioned. This reflects their attachment to false beliefs and rejection of the true message.
7.
وَإِذَا ذُكِرَ الَّذِينَ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ إِذَا هُمْ يَسْتَبْشِرُونَ
Wa idhā dhukira al-ladhīna min dūnihi idhā hum yastabshirūn
Translation: But when those who are mentioned besides Allah are named, they rejoice.
Explanation: This reinforces the previous message: The disbelievers are indifferent or opposed to Allah being mentioned alone but are pleased when others (idols or false gods) are mentioned.
8-12.
These verses discuss the journey of Hajj and the significant rituals associated with it. The Hajj pilgrimage is mentioned as a reminder of faith and the significance of sacrifice in the path of Allah. It is a time for Muslims to turn to Allah in repentance, seek forgiveness, and remember the importance of worship.
13-20. The Importance of Sacrifice and Submission to Allah
The Surah emphasizes that the true purpose of sacrifice during Hajj is to seek Allah's pleasure and to remind believers of the ultimate submission to Allah. Animals are sacrificed as an act of worship, and their meat is distributed to those in need, reflecting the importance of charity.
21-30.
The Surah also discusses the rituals of Hajj, including the tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaabah), the Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah), the standing at Arafat, and the stoning of the Jamarat (the symbolic stoning of Satan). The entire process is a manifestation of faith, devotion, and the remembrance of Allah.
31-78.
The Surah concludes with a reminder of Allah's sovereignty over creation and the importance of remaining faithful to Him. It urges believers to maintain their faith, follow the righteous path, and act justly. The Surah also warns the disbelievers about the consequences of rejecting Allah’s signs and disobeying Him.
Conclusion of Surah Al-Hajj:
Surah Al-Hajj highlights the core themes of faith, sacrifice, submission, and obedience to Allah. It emphasizes the significance of Hajj as both an individual and collective act of worship, uniting Muslims around the world in their devotion to Allah. The Surah reminds believers of the importance of humility, patience, and gratitude toward Allah while highlighting His power over creation and the Day of Judgment.
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