Surah Al Fil Arabic, English and Transliteration with PDF
Surah Al Fil Introduction: The Abyssinian ruler Abraha led a sizable army of elephants to destroy the Ka’bah in 570 C.E., according to Meccan Surah. Instead, he wanted people to come to the church he constructed in Yemen. But before they could make it to Mecca, his army was routed. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is generally thought to have been born in the same year.
| Surah Number | 105 |
| Meaning | The Elephant |
| Number of Ayaat | 5 |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Revelation Order | 19 |
| Rukūʿ | 1 (Ayaah 5) |
| Hizb Break(s) | 0 |
| Juz / Paara | Juz 30 (Ayaat 1-5) |
| Manzil (⅐ of Quran) | 7 |
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Surah Al Fil English Translation:
- Have you (O Muhammad) not seen how your Lord dealt with the Owners of the Elephant?
- Did He not make their plan go astray?
- And He sent against them birds in flocks,
- Striking them with stones of baked clay.
- Made them like eaten straw
Name:
The name Surah Al Fil comes from the opening verse’s reference to “ashab al-fil” (the army of the elephant).
Revelation:
During the early stages of Prophet Muhammad’s mission, this Makki Surah was revealed.
Historical Background:
In order to destroy the Ka’bah, the Abyssinian ruler Abraha stormed Mecca in 570 CE, according to the account. When birds rained stones on his army, which included elephants, divine intervention annihilated them.
Theme and Substance:
- Allah protects the Ka’bah.
- The Quraysh should learn that only Allah is worthy of worship.
- The incident was well known, and the brief mention of it in the Surah encouraged the Quraysh to accept the veracity of Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ
- The Surah emphasizes that God punishes those who oppose the truth.
FAQs
What are the benefits of Surah Al Fil?
Some of the benefits of reciting Surah Al Fil are:
- Allah is in total control of everything, and no force or power can override His will.
- When things are tough, trust Allah and have faith in His protection.
- As demonstrated by the tale of Abraham’s army, the Kaaba is holy and is shielded from danger by Allah.
- Oppose oppression and injustice because Allah sees all that is done and punishes those who do wrong.
- Remain thankful and modest, understanding that Allah is the source of all strength and blessings.
- In times of difficulty, seek solace in Allah, who is the ultimate protector and the source of victory.
When to recite Surah Al Fil?
Blessings come from reciting Surah Al-Fil in prayer every day. All beings will testify on the Day of Resurrection that they prayed, and Allah will accept their witness, according to a hadith.
What is the message of Surah Al-Fil?
The Quraysh are told in Surah Al-Fil that, just as Allah has already defeated their foes, He will not spare them because of their animosity toward Him.
Author’s Quotation:
“Sometimes our life gets so hard that we start getting hopeless and our minds get dark. But to fix this darkness, you should read Surah Al-Fil. It heals your soul and strengthens your mind to fight against evil thoughts and stay hopeful. Because no matter how hard life gets, Allah knows your real strength, and He won’t let you down.”