Surah Mulk Verse 13

Ayah 13 of 30 · Para 29

Surah Al-Mulk verse 13: And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, surely, He is All-Knower of what is in the hearts

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Arabic Text

وَأَسِرُّوا۟ قَوۡلَكُمۡ أَوِ ٱجۡهَرُوا۟ بِهِۦۤۖ إِنَّهُۥ عَلِیمُۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ

Transliteration

Wa asirroo qawlakum awijharoo bihee innahoo 'aleemum bizaatis sudoor

English Translation

And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, surely, He is All-Knower of what is in the hearts

— Sahih International style rendering

Word-by-Word

  • وَأَسِرُّوا۟ Wa
  • قَوۡلَكُمۡ asirroo
  • أَوِ qawlakum
  • ٱجۡهَرُوا۟ awijharoo
  • بِهِۦۤۖ bihee
  • إِنَّهُۥ innahoo
  • عَلِیمُۢ 'aleemum
  • بِذَاتِ bizaatis
  • ٱلصُّدُورِ sudoor

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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Mishary Rashid Alafasy

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