Surah Mulk Verse 13 — Ayat 13

Arabic Text

وَأَسِرُّوا۟ قَوۡلَكُمۡ أَوِ ٱجۡهَرُوا۟ بِهِۦۤۖ إِنَّهُۥ عَلِیمُۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ

Transliteration

Wa asirroo qawlakum awijharoo bihee innahoo 'aleemum bizaatis sudoor

English Translation

And conceal your speech or publicize it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.

English: Saheeh International (Tanzil.net)

Word-by-Word

• وَأَسِرُّوا۟ wa-asirrū And conceal
• قَوْلَكُمْ qawlakum your speech
• أَوِ awi or
• ٱجْهَرُوا۟ ij'harū proclaim
• بِهِۦٓ ۖ bihi it
• إِنَّهُۥ innahu Indeed, He
• عَلِيمٌۢ ʿalīmun (is the) All-Knower
• بِذَاتِ bidhāti of what (is in)
• ٱلصُّدُورِ l-ṣudūri the breasts

Word breakdown from Quran.com API (Uthmani text, Saheeh International gloss per word).

Context in Al-Mulk (Ayah 13)

Allah instructs: conceal speech or declare it—innahu 'aleem bi dhat al-sudur. Tafsir applies this to secret plots against the Prophet and to every believer's daily inner dialogue. Nothing in the chest escapes 'ilm.

Some commentators relate the ayah to hypocrites who whispered conspiracy; others broaden it to ethical transparency: public good must match private intent. Allah's knowledge renders pretense futile.

The verse bridges themes of hidden taqwa and Allah's complete awareness preceding arguments about creation and resurrection.

Key Arabic Words

• وَأَسِرُّوا۟ And conceal This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• ٱلصُّدُورِ the breasts This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• إِنَّهُۥ Indeed, He This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• بِذَاتِ of what (is in) This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.

Classical Tafsir (Verified Summary)

Reflection on Creation

Digital messaging creates illusion of privacy; the ayah recenters ethical awareness on the One who knows metadata and motive alike—without rejecting technology, it calls for inner consistency. Study ayah 13 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And conceal your speech or publicize it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of Allah knows secret and public speech in hearts. Read ayah 12 and ayah 14 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 13 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And conceal your speech or publicize it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of Allah knows secret and public speech in hearts. Read ayah 12 and ayah 14 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 13 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “And conceal your speech or publicize it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of Allah knows secret and public speech in hearts. Read ayah 12 and ayah 14 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans.

Family & Bedtime Practice

Remind kids that unkind texts or whispers are still known to Allah; encourage saying sorry before sleep if they hurt someone quietly. Match ayah 13 to one blessing from today that fits the theme (Allah knows secret and public speech in …). Match ayah 13 to one blessing from today that fits the theme (Allah knows secret and public speech in …).

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Short Tafsir Note

Conceal or declare good deeds — Allah knows the heart. He is subtle and fully aware of intentions.

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Key Lessons

• Intentions define deeds
• Allah sees what people cannot
• Sincerity outweighs showmanship

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