Quran Page 53 Surah Āl ʿImrān — Divine Sovereignty, Illusions of Immunity, and Absolute Mastery over Creation
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 53
Surah Āl ʿImrān — Divine Sovereignty, Illusions of Immunity, and Absolute Mastery over Creation
Verses 3:23–29 · Page 53
📖 About This Page
Page 53 uncovers key themes surrounding human accountability, the danger of religious self-delusion, and the ultimate reality of Allah’s infinite power. It exposes the attitude of those who turn away from divine arbitration, falsely assuming that their missteps will only result in temporary, numbered days of reckoning.
This powerful portion features the magnificent supplication of absolute authority (Malik al-Mulk)—the Owner of Sovereignty who alters kingdoms, elevates status, and seamlessly merges day into night. Furthermore, it details boundaries regarding close alliances outside the faith community and finishes with an assertive reminder that whatever is concealed within our hearts or explicitly expressed is fully laid bare before the One who governs the heavens and the earth.
Alhamdulillah, our structured journey through this noble Surah continues to clarify the path toward sincere devotion and conscious alignment with divine laws.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 53)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
23. Have you not considered, [O Muhammad], those who were given a portion of the Scripture? They are invited to the Scripture of Allah that it should arbitrate between them; then a party of them turns away, and they are refusing.
24. That is because they say, "Never will the Fire touch us except for [a few] numbered days," and [because] they were deluded in their religion by what they were inventing.
25. So how will it be when We assemble them for a Day about which there is no doubt? And each soul will be compensated [in full for] what it earned, and they will not be wronged.
26. Say, "O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competent.
27. You cause the night to enter the day, and You cause the day to enter the night; and You bring the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give provision to whom You will without account [i.e., limit or measure]."
28. Let not believers take disbelievers as allies [i.e., supporters or protectors] rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing [i.e., no association] with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final] destination.
29. Say, "Whether you conceal what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it. And He knows that which is in the heavens and that which is on the earth. And Allah is over all things competent."
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
|---|---|
| مَّعْدُودَاتٍ Maʿdūdāt | "Numbered days"—appearing in verse 24, pointing out the flawed assumptions regarding an exceptionally short, temporary punishment period. |
| مَالِكَ الْمُلْكِ Mālik al-Mulk | "Owner of Sovereignty"—the definitive title of absolute control highlighted in the majestic invocation of verse 26. |
| تُقَاةً Tuqātan | "In prudence / as precaution"—referring to practical wisdom and safeguard measures mentioned in verse 28. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Idghām (Blending with / without Ghunnah):
Observe the blending without nasalization (Idghām Bilā Ghunnah) when Tanween meets the letter lam in words like naṣībam-mina... (verse 23). Also apply Idghām bighunnah when Nun/Tanween meets a meem or waw.
Qalqalah (Echo / Bouncing Sound):
Pronounce the letter Qaf ($\text{\ Arabic text here}$) with a clear bouncing resonance upon stopping with a temporary Sukoon on the word al-Mulk (verse 26).
Madd ʿĀriḍ lis-Sukoon (Temporary Elongation):
When pausing at the end of verses such as tushrikūn or qadīr, stretch the vowel sound for 2, 4, or 6 counts due to the temporary stopping sukoon.
Tafkheem (Heaviness) of the Word 'Allah':
The name of Allah in expressions like Quli-llāhumma (verse 26) drops to a thin tone due to the preceding kasrah, whereas it remains heavy (tafkheem) when preceded by a fatha or damma.
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure proper understanding, context, and transmission of meaning.
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