Surah 74 · Makki · 56 Ayahs
Al-Muddaththir
The Cloaked One
المدثرContinues from the earliest revelations, commanding the Prophet to rise and warn his people, marking the true beginning of his public mission.
O you who covers himself [with a garment],
Arise and warn.
And your Lord glorify.
And your clothing purify.
And uncleanliness avoid.
And do not confer favor to acquire more.
But for your Lord be patient.
And when the trumpet is blown,
That Day will be a difficult day
For the disbelievers - not easy.
Leave Me with the one I created alone
And to whom I granted extensive wealth
And children present [with him]
And spread [everything] before him, easing [his life].
Then he desires that I should add more.
No! Indeed, he has been toward Our verses obstinate.
I will cover him with arduous torment.
Indeed, he thought and deliberated.
So may he be destroyed [for] how he deliberated.
Then may he be destroyed [for] how he deliberated.
Then he considered [again];
Then he frowned and scowled;
Then he turned back and was arrogant
And said, "This is not but magic imitated [from others].
This is not but the word of a human being."