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Surah Al-Qamar

La lune

Chapter 54 of 114

Belle récitation du Coran

Surah Al-Qamar

Recited by Salaah Bukhaatir

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About this Surah

The Surah takes its name Ad-Duha from the very first word.

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Surah 54 of 114

Translation
French
Recitation
Salaah Bukhaatir

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Tafsir

<h2>Name</h2>
<p>The Surah takes its name <em>Ad-Duha</em> from the very first word.</p>
<h2>Period of Revelation</h2>
<p>Its subject matter clearly indicates that it belongs to the earliest period at Makkah. Traditions also show that the revelations were suspended for a time, which caused the Holy Prophet (upon whom be Allah's peace) to be deeply distressed and grieved. On this account he felt very anxious that perhaps he had committed some error because of which his Lord had become angry with him and had forsaken him. Thereupon he was given the consolation that revelation had not been stopped because of some displeasure but this was necessitated by the same expediency as underlies the peace and stillness of the night after the bright day, as if to say: "If you had continuously been exposed to the intensely bright light of Revelation (<em>Wahi</em>) your nerves could not have endured it. Therefore, an interval was given in order to afford you peace and tranquility." This state was experienced by the Holy Prophet in the initial stage of the Prophethood when he was not yet accustomed to hear the
intensity of Revelation. On this basis, observance of a pause in between was necessary. This we have already explained in the introduction to Surah Al Muddaththir; and in E. N. 5 of Surah Al-Muzzammil also we have explained what great burden of the coming down of Revelation he had to bear. Later, when the Holy Prophet developed the power to bear this burden, there was no longer any need for long gaps.</p>
<h2>Theme and Subject Matter</h2>
<p>Its theme is to console the Holy Prophet (upon whom be peace) and its object to remove his anxiety and distress, which he had been caused by the suspension of Revelation. First of all, swearing an oath by the bright morning and the stillness of night, he has been reassured, so as to say: "Your Lord has not at all forsaken you, nor is he displeased with you." Then, he has been given the good news that the hardships that he was experiencing in the initial stage of his mission, would not last long, for every later period of life for him would be better than the former period, and before long Allah would bless him so abundantly that he would be well pleased. This is one of the express prophecies of the Quran, which proved literally true, afterwards, whereas when this prophecy was made there seemed not to be the remotest chance that the helpless and powerless man who had come out to wage a war against the ignorance and paganism of the entire nation, would ever achieve such wonderful
success.</p>
<p>Then, addressing His Holy Prophet (upon whom be peace) Allah says:"O My dear Prophet, what has caused you the anxiety and distress that your Lord has forsaken you, and that We are displeased with you? Whereas the fact is that We have been good to you with kindness after kindness ever since the day of your birth. You were born an orphan, We made the best arrangement for your upbringing and care: you were unaware of the Way, We showed you the Way; you were indigent, We made you rich. All this shows that you have been favored by Us from the very beginning and Our grace and bounty has been constantly focused on you."Here, one should also keep in view <a href=/20/37-42>vv. 37-42 of Surah Ta Ha</a>, where Allah, while sending the Prophet Moses to confront a tyrant like Pharaoh, encouraged and consoled him, saying: "We have been looking after you with kindness ever since your birth; therefore, you should be satisfied that you will not be left alone in this dreadful mission. Our bounty will constantly be
with you."</p>
<p>In conclusion, Allah has instructed His Prophet (upon whom be peace) telling him how he should treat the creatures of God to repay for the favors He has done him and how he should render thanks for the blessings He has bestowed on him.</p>

Verse by verse

Surah Al-Qamar · La lune

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

  1. Ayah 1

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ اقْتَرَبَتِ السَّاعَةُ وَانشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ

    L'Heure approche et la Lune s'est fendue.

  2. Ayah 2

    وَإِن يَرَوْا آيَةً يُعْرِضُوا وَيَقُولُوا سِحْرٌ مُّسْتَمِرٌّ

    Et s'ils voient un prodige, ils s'en détournent et disent: «Une magie persistante».

  3. Ayah 3

    وَكَذَّبُوا وَاتَّبَعُوا أَهْوَاءَهُمْ ۚ وَكُلُّ أَمْرٍ مُّسْتَقِرٌّ

    Et ils [le] traitent de mensonge et suivent leurs propres impulsions, or chaque chose arrivera à son terme [et son but].

  4. Ayah 4

    وَلَقَدْ جَاءَهُم مِّنَ الْأَنبَاءِ مَا فِيهِ مُزْدَجَرٌ

    Ils ont pourtant reçu comme nouvelles de quoi les empêcher (du mal);

  5. Ayah 5

    حِكْمَةٌ بَالِغَةٌ ۖ فَمَا تُغْنِ النُّذُرُ

    [Cela est] une sagesse parfaite. Mais les avertissements ne [leur] servent à rien.

  6. Ayah 6

    فَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ ۘ يَوْمَ يَدْعُ الدَّاعِ إِلَىٰ شَيْءٍ نُّكُرٍ

    Détourne-toi d'eux. Le jour où l'appeleur appellera vers une chose affreuse,

  7. Ayah 7

    خُشَّعًا أَبْصَارُهُمْ يَخْرُجُونَ مِنَ الْأَجْدَاثِ كَأَنَّهُمْ جَرَادٌ مُّنتَشِرٌ

    les regards baissés, ils sortiront des tombes comme des sauterelles éparpillées,

  8. Ayah 8

    مُّهْطِعِينَ إِلَى الدَّاعِ ۖ يَقُولُ الْكَافِرُونَ هَـٰذَا يَوْمٌ عَسِرٌ

    courant, le cou tendu, vers l'appeleur. Les mécréants diront: «Voilà un jour difficile».

  9. Ayah 9

    كَذَّبَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمُ نُوحٍ فَكَذَّبُوا عَبْدَنَا وَقَالُوا مَجْنُونٌ وَازْدُجِرَ

    Avant eux, le peuple de Noé avait crié au mensonge. Ils traitèrent Notre serviteur de menteur et dirent: «C'est un possédé!» et il fut repoussé.

  10. Ayah 10

    فَدَعَا رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانتَصِرْ

    Il invoqua donc son Seigneur: «Moi, je suis vaincu. Fais triompher (Ta cause)».

  11. Ayah 11

    فَفَتَحْنَا أَبْوَابَ السَّمَاءِ بِمَاءٍ مُّنْهَمِرٍ

    Nous ouvrîmes alors les portes du ciel à une eau torrentielle,

  12. Ayah 12

    وَفَجَّرْنَا الْأَرْضَ عُيُونًا فَالْتَقَى الْمَاءُ عَلَىٰ أَمْرٍ قَدْ قُدِرَ

    et fîmes jaillir la terre en sources. Les eaux se rencontrèrent d'après un ordre qui était déjà décrété dans une chose [faite].

  13. Ayah 13

    وَحَمَلْنَاهُ عَلَىٰ ذَاتِ أَلْوَاحٍ وَدُسُرٍ

    Et Nous le portâmes sur un objet [fait] de planches et de clous [l'arche],

  14. Ayah 14

    تَجْرِي بِأَعْيُنِنَا جَزَاءً لِّمَن كَانَ كُفِرَ

    voguant sous Nos yeux: récompense pour celui qu'on avait renié [Noé].

  15. Ayah 15

    وَلَقَد تَّرَكْنَاهَا آيَةً فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    Et Nous la laissâmes, comme un signe [d'avertissement]. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour réfléchir?

  16. Ayah 16

    فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    Comment furent Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements?

  17. Ayah 17

    وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    En effet, Nous avons rendu le Coran facile pour la méditation. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour réfléchir?

  18. Ayah 18

    كَذَّبَتْ عَادٌ فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    Les 'Aad ont traité de menteur (leur Messager). Comment furent Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements?

  19. Ayah 19

    إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ رِيحًا صَرْصَرًا فِي يَوْمِ نَحْسٍ مُّسْتَمِرٍّ

    Nous avons envoyé contre eux un vent violent et glacial, en un jour néfaste et interminable;

  20. Ayah 20

    تَنزِعُ النَّاسَ كَأَنَّهُمْ أَعْجَازُ نَخْلٍ مُّنقَعِرٍ

    il arrachait les gens comme des souches de palmiers déracinés.

  21. Ayah 21

    فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    Comment furent Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements?

  22. Ayah 22

    وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    En effet, Nous avons rendu le Coran facile pour la méditation. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour réfléchir?

  23. Ayah 23

    كَذَّبَتْ ثَمُودُ بِالنُّذُرِ

    Les Thamûd ont traité de mensonges les avertissements.

  24. Ayah 24

    فَقَالُوا أَبَشَرًا مِّنَّا وَاحِدًا نَّتَّبِعُهُ إِنَّا إِذًا لَّفِي ضَلَالٍ وَسُعُرٍ

    Ils dirent: «Allons-nous suivre un seul homme (Sâlih) d'entre nous-mêmes? Nous serions alors dans l'égarement et la folie.

  25. Ayah 25

    أَأُلْقِيَ الذِّكْرُ عَلَيْهِ مِن بَيْنِنَا بَلْ هُوَ كَذَّابٌ أَشِرٌ

    Est-ce que le message a été envoyé à Lui à l'exception de nous tous? C'est plutôt un grand menteur, plein de prétention et d'orgueil».

  26. Ayah 26

    سَيَعْلَمُونَ غَدًا مَّنِ الْكَذَّابُ الْأَشِرُ

    Demain, ils sauront qui est le grand menteur plein de prétention et d'orgueil.

  27. Ayah 27

    إِنَّا مُرْسِلُو النَّاقَةِ فِتْنَةً لَّهُمْ فَارْتَقِبْهُمْ وَاصْطَبِرْ

    Nous leur enverrons la chamelle, comme épreuve. Surveille-les donc et sois patient.

  28. Ayah 28

    وَنَبِّئْهُمْ أَنَّ الْمَاءَ قِسْمَةٌ بَيْنَهُمْ ۖ كُلُّ شِرْبٍ مُّحْتَضَرٌ

    Et informe-les que l'eau sera en partage entre eux [et la chamelle]; chacun boira à son tour.

  29. Ayah 29

    فَنَادَوْا صَاحِبَهُمْ فَتَعَاطَىٰ فَعَقَرَ

    Puis ils appelèrent leur camarade qui prit [son épée] et [la] tua.

  30. Ayah 30

    فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    Comment furent donc Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements?

  31. Ayah 31

    إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ صَيْحَةً وَاحِدَةً فَكَانُوا كَهَشِيمِ الْمُحْتَظِرِ

    Nous lachâmes sur eux un seul Cri, et voilà qu'ils furent réduits à l'état de paille d'étable.

  32. Ayah 32

    وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    Et vraiment, Nous avons rendu le Coran facile pour la méditation. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour réfléchir?

  33. Ayah 33

    كَذَّبَتْ قَوْمُ لُوطٍ بِالنُّذُرِ

    Le peuple de Lot traita de mensonges les avertissements.

  34. Ayah 34

    إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ حَاصِبًا إِلَّا آلَ لُوطٍ ۖ نَّجَّيْنَاهُم بِسَحَرٍ

    Nous lachâmes sur eux un ouragan, excepté la famille de Lot que Nous sauvâmes avant l'aube,

  35. Ayah 35

    نِّعْمَةً مِّنْ عِندِنَا ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِي مَن شَكَرَ

    à titre de bienfait de Notre part: ainsi récompensons-Nous celui qui est reconnaissant.

  36. Ayah 36

    وَلَقَدْ أَنذَرَهُم بَطْشَتَنَا فَتَمَارَوْا بِالنُّذُرِ

    Il les avait pourtant avertis de Nos représailles. Mais ils mirent les avertissements en doute.

  37. Ayah 37

    وَلَقَدْ رَاوَدُوهُ عَن ضَيْفِهِ فَطَمَسْنَا أَعْيُنَهُمْ فَذُوقُوا عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    En effet, ils voulaient séduire ses hôtes. Nous aveuglâmes leurs yeux «Goûtez donc Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements».

  38. Ayah 38

    وَلَقَدْ صَبَّحَهُم بُكْرَةً عَذَابٌ مُّسْتَقِرٌّ

    En effet, au petit matin, un châtiment persistant les surprit.

  39. Ayah 39

    فَذُوقُوا عَذَابِي وَنُذُرِ

    Goûtez donc Mon châtiment et Mes avertissements.

  40. Ayah 40

    وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    Et vraiment, Nous avons rendu le Coran facile pour la méditation. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour réfléchir?

  41. Ayah 41

    وَلَقَدْ جَاءَ آلَ فِرْعَوْنَ النُّذُرُ

    Les avertissements vinrent certes, aux gens de Pharaon.

  42. Ayah 42

    كَذَّبُوا بِآيَاتِنَا كُلِّهَا فَأَخَذْنَاهُمْ أَخْذَ عَزِيزٍ مُّقْتَدِرٍ

    Ils traitèrent de mensonges tous Nos prodiges. Nous les saisîmes donc, de la saisie d'un Puissant Omnipotent.

  43. Ayah 43

    أَكُفَّارُكُمْ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أُولَـٰئِكُمْ أَمْ لَكُم بَرَاءَةٌ فِي الزُّبُرِ

    Vos mécréants sont-ils meilleurs que ceux-là? Ou bien y a-t-il dans les Ecritures une immunité pour vous?

  44. Ayah 44

    أَمْ يَقُولُونَ نَحْنُ جَمِيعٌ مُّنتَصِرٌ

    Ou bien ils disent: «Nous formons un groupe [fort] et nous vaincrons».

  45. Ayah 45

    سَيُهْزَمُ الْجَمْعُ وَيُوَلُّونَ الدُّبُرَ

    Leur rassemblement sera bientôt mis en déroute, et ils fuiront.

  46. Ayah 46

    بَلِ السَّاعَةُ مَوْعِدُهُمْ وَالسَّاعَةُ أَدْهَىٰ وَأَمَرُّ

    L'Heure, plutôt, sera leur rendez-vous, et l'Heure sera plus terrible et plus amère.

  47. Ayah 47

    إِنَّ الْمُجْرِمِينَ فِي ضَلَالٍ وَسُعُرٍ

    Les criminels sont certes, dans l'égarement et la folie.

  48. Ayah 48

    يَوْمَ يُسْحَبُونَ فِي النَّارِ عَلَىٰ وُجُوهِهِمْ ذُوقُوا مَسَّ سَقَرَ

    Le jour où on les traînera dans le Feu sur leurs visages, (on leur dira): «Goûtez au contact de Saqar [la chaleur brûlante de l'Enfer]».

  49. Ayah 49

    إِنَّا كُلَّ شَيْءٍ خَلَقْنَاهُ بِقَدَرٍ

    Nous avons créé toute chose avec mesure,

  50. Ayah 50

    وَمَا أَمْرُنَا إِلَّا وَاحِدَةٌ كَلَمْحٍ بِالْبَصَرِ

    et Notre ordre est une seule [parole]; [il est prompt] comme un clin d'œil.

  51. Ayah 51

    وَلَقَدْ أَهْلَكْنَا أَشْيَاعَكُمْ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

    En effet, nous avons fait périr des peuples semblables à vous. Y a-t-il quelqu'un pour s'en souvenir?

  52. Ayah 52

    وَكُلُّ شَيْءٍ فَعَلُوهُ فِي الزُّبُرِ

    Et tout ce qu'ils ont fait est mentionné dans les registres,

  53. Ayah 53

    وَكُلُّ صَغِيرٍ وَكَبِيرٍ مُّسْتَطَرٌ

    et tout fait, petit et grand, est consigné.

  54. Ayah 54

    إِنَّ الْمُتَّقِينَ فِي جَنَّاتٍ وَنَهَرٍ

    Les pieux seront dans des Jardins et parmi des ruisseaux,

  55. Ayah 55

    فِي مَقْعَدِ صِدْقٍ عِندَ مَلِيكٍ مُّقْتَدِرٍ

    dans un séjour de vérité, auprès d'un Souverain Omnipotent.

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