Islamic prayer
Surah Takathur
Surah Takathur in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Qur'an
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ أَلْهَىٰكُمُ ٱلتَّكَاثُرُحَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ ٱلْمَقَابِرَكَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَكَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ ٱلْيَقِينِلَتَرَوُنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ ٱلْيَقِينِثُمَّ لَتُسْـَٔلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
- 1
أَلْهَىٰكُمُ ٱلتَّكَاثُرُ
Alhakumu at‑takathur
Rivalry in worldly increase distracteth you
- 2
حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ ٱلْمَقَابِرَ
Hatta zurtumu al‑maqabir
Until ye come to the graves.
- 3
كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ
Kalla sawfa ta'lamun
Nay, but ye will come to know!
- 4
ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ
Thumma kalla sawfa ta'lamun
Nay, but ye will come to know!
- 5
كَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ ٱلْيَقِينِ
Kalla law ta'lamuna 'ilma al‑yaqin
Nay, would that ye knew (now) with a sure knowledge!
- 6
لَتَرَوُنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ
Latarawunna al‑jahim
For ye will behold hell-fire.
- 7
ثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ ٱلْيَقِينِ
Thumma latarawunnaha 'ayna al‑yaqin
Aye, ye will behold it with sure vision.
- 8
ثُمَّ لَتُسْـَٔلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
Thumma latus'alunna yawma'idhin 'ani an‑na'im
Then, on that day, ye will be asked concerning pleasure.
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Many Sunni Muslims recite Surah Takathur during daily prayers or personal Qur'an reading. Its warning about worldly rivalry also makes it a passage for reflection on priorities, death and accountability before Allah.
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Surah Takathur comes from the Qur'an, which Muslims believe was revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad. It is generally classified as a Meccan surah. Its name refers to rivalry in seeking more worldly possessions or status.

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How many verses does Surah Takathur have?
Surah Takathur has 8 verses.
What does Takathur mean?
Takathur refers to rivalry in seeking more, especially wealth, possessions or status. The surah warns against letting this pursuit distract people from the Hereafter.
How long does it take to recite?
It generally takes under a minute to recite, though the pace varies.
Is there a special time to recite Surah Takathur?
It may be recited during daily prayers or at any time as part of Qur'an reading. Its recitation is not restricted to a particular season or occasion.
What language is Surah Takathur in?
The Qur'anic text is in Arabic. The English letters help readers follow the pronunciation, while the meaning explains its message in English.


















