When Hearts Turn Black — Warning from Surah Al-Mutaffifin
π Surah Al-Mutaffifin (Verses 1–14)
English Translation (word by word & verse by verse)
1️⃣ Woe to those who give less [than due],
2️⃣ Who, when they take a measure from people,
take in full;
3️⃣ But when they give by measure or weight to them, they cause loss.
4️⃣ Do they not think that they will be resurrected,
5️⃣ For a tremendous Day –
6️⃣ The Day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds?
7️⃣ No! Indeed, the record of the wicked is in Sijjeen.
8️⃣ And what can make you know what is Sijjeen?
9️⃣ It is a written record.
10️⃣ Woe, that Day, to the deniers,
11️⃣ Who deny the Day of Recompense.
12️⃣ And none deny it except every sinful transgressor.
13️⃣ When Our verses are recited to him, he says, “Legends of the former peoples.”
14️⃣ No! Rather, the stain has covered their hearts of that which they were earning.
π Summary
This Surah condemns those who cheat in trade and measurement. Allah warns that such dishonest people have forgotten the Day of Judgment when every soul will stand accountable. Their records are written in Sijjeen—a register of the wicked. The Surah also exposes the arrogance of disbelievers who mock revelation, claiming it to be ancient tales. Allah declares that their hearts have been sealed by sin and hypocrisy.
π Shan-e-Nuzool (Background of Revelation)
According to Tafsir-e-Ibn Kathir and other classical exegeses:
When the Prophet ο·Ί migrated to Madinah, some traders used to cheat in weighing goods—taking full measure for themselves but giving less to others. This Surah was revealed to warn them and establish justice in business dealings. It served as a divine command for honesty and fairness, reminding people that Allah is watching and that the Day of Judgment is real.
π« Explanation (Tafsir / Easy Understanding)
Verses 1–3: Allah curses those who cheat others in trade — they demand full rights but deprive others of theirs.
Verses 4–6: Such people act as if there will be no resurrection or accountability. Allah warns them of the Day when all will stand before the Lord.
Verses 7–9: Their records are kept in Sijjeen, the register of evil deeds, sealed and preserved.
Verses 10–13: These are the arrogant deniers who mock the truth and call divine revelation “old tales.”
Verse 14: Their sins have rusted and darkened their hearts, blinding them from truth and guidance.
Lesson:
Honesty in dealing, fear of Allah, and faith in the Hereafter are core to a believer’s character. Cheating and arrogance destroy the purity of the heart.
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π Description:
In this powerful short, listen to the heart-shaking words of Surah Al-Mutaffifin (1–14) — a divine warning for those who cheat, lie, and forget the Day of Judgment.
Allah ο·» exposes the people who deceive others in business, ignore accountability, and mock the truth. Their deeds are recorded in Sijjeen, the register of the wicked, and their hearts are sealed with sin.
✨ This Surah is a reminder to be honest, fair, and mindful of Allah, for a day will come when every soul will stand before its Lord.
π‘ What You’ll Learn:
Why Allah curses those who cheat in trade
What is Sijjeen mentioned in the Quran
How sins create rust upon the heart
The terrifying reality of the Day of Judgment
The Quranic command for honesty and justice
π¬ Message:
"Cheating may profit you in this world, but it will destroy your soul in the next."
Let’s return to truth, fairness, and purity of heart before it’s too late.
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