Surah Hud Verse 5 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Unquestionably, they the disbelievers turn away their breasts to hide…

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Translation Transliteration — Hud

أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ يَثْنُونَ صُدُورَهُمْ لِيَسْتَخْفُوا مِنْهُ ۚ أَلَا حِينَ يَسْتَغْشُونَ ثِيَابَهُمْ يَعْلَمُ مَا يُسِرُّونَ وَمَا يُعْلِنُونَ ۚ إِنَّهُ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ ۝٥

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Alaa innahum yasnoona sudoorahum liyastakhfoo minh; alaa heena yastaghshoona siyaabahum ya`lamu maa yusiroona wa maa yu`linoon; innahoo `aleemum bizaatis sudoor

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📖 English Meaning

Unquestionably, they the disbelievers turn away their breasts to hide themselves from Him. Unquestionably, [even] when they cover themselves in their clothing, Allah knows what they conceal and what they declare. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Yathnūna ṣudūrahum – They bend or fold their chests, meaning they hide within themselves what they do not wish to reveal.
Yastakhfū – To conceal themselves or seek to hide from something.
Yastaghshūna thiyābahum – They cover themselves with their garments, pulling them over their heads and bodies.
Dhāt al-ṣudūr – What lies within the hearts and minds, the innermost secrets and intentions.

Explanation of the Verse:

Behold! These disbelievers bend their chests and turn away, thinking that by hiding their inner doubts, hostility, and rejection of the truth, they can conceal themselves from Allah. They imagine that their secret thoughts are unknown to Him. But let them know—when they wrap themselves in their clothes, pulling them over their heads to hide in the darkness of the night, Allah sees and knows everything they conceal within their hearts and everything they reveal with their tongues and actions. Nothing escapes His knowledge, not even the faintest whisper of a soul or the deepest intention buried in the chest. Indeed, He is All-Knowing of what lies within the breasts.

A Call to Reflection and Faith:

O servant of Allah, pause and reflect on the majesty of this verse! The One who created you knows you better than you know yourself. He hears your silent thoughts and sees the hidden corners of your heart, even when you think no one is watching. This is not a message of fear alone—it is an invitation to sincerity. When you realize that Allah is always aware of your innermost state, you are freed from the need to pretend before people. You can turn to Him with a pure heart, knowing that He accepts your repentance, answers your prayers, and rewards your hidden good deeds. Let this knowledge draw you closer to Him, for the One who knows your secrets is also the Most Merciful, the Most Forgiving. He does not expose your flaws before others, but He invites you to return to Him in truth and humility. What a beautiful relationship—you are never alone, and your Lord is always near, fully aware of your struggles and your sincerity. So let your heart be at peace, and let your deeds be pure for Him alone.

📜 Verse 3-7 — Hud

3وَأَنِ اسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إِلَيْهِ يُمَتِّعْكُم مَّتَاعًا حَسَنًا إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى وَيُؤْتِ كُلَّ ذِي فَضْلٍ فَضْلَهُ ۖ وَإِن تَوَلَّوْا فَإِنِّي أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ كَبِيرٍ

And [saying], "Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, [and] He will let you enjoy a good provision for a specified term and give every doer of favor his favor. But if you turn away, then indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a great Day.

4إِلَى اللَّهِ مَرْجِعُكُمْ ۖ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

To Allah is your return, and He is over all things competent."

5أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ يَثْنُونَ صُدُورَهُمْ لِيَسْتَخْفُوا مِنْهُ ۚ أَلَا حِينَ يَسْتَغْشُونَ ثِيَابَهُمْ يَعْلَمُ مَا يُسِرُّونَ وَمَا يُعْلِنُونَ ۚ إِنَّهُ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ

6۞ وَمَا مِن دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى اللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا وَيَعْلَمُ مُسْتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا ۚ كُلٌّ فِي كِتَابٍ مُّبِينٍ

And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.

7وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ وَكَانَ عَرْشُهُ عَلَى الْمَاءِ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۗ وَلَئِن قُلْتَ إِنَّكُم مَّبْعُوثُونَ مِن بَعْدِ الْمَوْتِ لَيَقُولَنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا إِنْ هَٰذَا إِلَّا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ

And it is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days - and His Throne had been upon water - that He might test you as to which of you is best in deed. But if you say, "Indeed, you are resurrected after death," those who disbelieve will surely say, "This is not but obvious magic."

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Surah Hud Verse 5 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Unquestionably, they the disbelievers turn away their breasts to hide…

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