Surah Al-Jumu'a (62): Read Online and Download - English Translation

This page contains all verses of surah Al-Jumu'a in addition to Interpretation of all verses by Arberry (A. J. Arberry). In the first part you can read surah الجمعة ordered in pages exactly as it is present in the Quran. To read an interpretation of a verse click on its number.

Information About Surah Al-Jumu'a

Tafsir of Surah Al-Jumu'a (Arberry: A. J. Arberry)

English Translation

O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu\'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.

English Transliteration

Ya ayyuha allatheena amanoo itha noodiya lilssalati min yawmi aljumuAAati faisAAaw ila thikri Allahi watharoo albayAAa thalikum khayrun lakum in kuntum taAAlamoona

O believers, when proclamation is made for prayer on the Day of Congregation, hasten to God's remembrance and leave trafficking aside; that is better for you, did you but know.

English Translation

And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often that you may succeed.

English Transliteration

Faitha qudiyati alssalatu faintashiroo fee alardi waibtaghoo min fadli Allahi waothkuroo Allaha katheeran laAAallakum tuflihoona

Then, when the prayer is finished, scatter in the land and seek God's bounty, and remember God frequently; haply you will prosper.

English Translation

But when they saw a transaction or a diversion, [O Muhammad], they rushed to it and left you standing. Say, "What is with Allah is better than diversion and than a transaction, and Allah is the best of providers."

English Transliteration

Waitha raaw tijaratan aw lahwan infaddoo ilayha watarakooka qaiman qul ma AAinda Allahi khayrun mina allahwi wamina alttijarati waAllahu khayru alrraziqeena

But when they see merchandise or diversion they scatter off to it, and they leave thee standing. Say: 'What is with God is better than diversion and merchandise. God is the best of providers.'
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