Surah Muhammad Verse 18 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Then do they await except that the Hour should come…

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Translation Transliteration — Muhammad

فَهَلْ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا السَّاعَةَ أَن تَأْتِيَهُم بَغْتَةً ۖ فَقَدْ جَاءَ أَشْرَاطُهَا ۚ فَأَنَّىٰ لَهُمْ إِذَا جَاءَتْهُمْ ذِكْرَاهُمْ ۝١٨

🔤 Transliteration

Fahal yanzuroona illas Saa`ata an taatiyahum baghtatan faqad jaaa`a ashraatuhaa; fa-annnaa lahum izaa jaaa`at hum zikraahum

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

Then do they await except that the Hour should come upon them unexpectedly? But already there have come [some of] its indications. Then what good to them, when it has come, will be their remembrance?

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Ashrāṭuhā (أَشْرَاطُهَا): Its signs and portents that indicate its approach.
Baghtah (بَغْتَةً): Suddenly, without prior warning or preparation.
Dhikrāhum (ذِكْرَاهُمْ): Their remembrance, admonition, or taking heed.

Tafsir (Explanation):

This verse poses a profound rhetorical question to those who deny the truth: "Are they waiting for nothing except the Hour (the Day of Judgment) to come upon them suddenly?" It exposes the futility of their attitude — they are not awaiting any sign or proof, nor are they seeking guidance; rather, they are merely delaying until the inevitable strikes without warning.

The verse then delivers a crucial reminder: "Indeed, its signs have already come." The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent as a mercy to mankind, and his advent is one of the greatest portents of the Hour. The splitting of the moon, the spread of Islam, and numerous other prophecies fulfilled are all clear indicators that the Hereafter is near. Yet, despite these unmistakable signs, many remain heedless and fail to draw lessons.

Finally, the verse asks with piercing clarity: "But how will they receive their reminder when it (the Hour) comes to them?" When the Day of Judgment arrives, there will be no time for repentance, no opportunity for reflection, and no chance to amend one's ways. The reminder that could have saved them was available throughout their lives, but they ignored it. When the Hour comes, remembrance will be utterly useless — it will only bring regret and despair.

A Call to Reflection and Action:

Dear reader, this verse is a loving wake-up call from your Lord. The signs of the Hour are not hidden — they are all around us, unfolding every day. The Prophet ﷺ was sent, the Quran was revealed, and the final moments of this world draw ever closer. Do not be among those who wait until it is too late. Today, the door of repentance is wide open; the path to Paradise is illuminated by faith and good deeds. Seize this precious opportunity before the sudden arrival of that which no soul can escape. Turn to Allah now, with a sincere heart, and let this reminder transform your life. For when the Hour comes, no reminder will benefit — but today, every moment is a chance to secure eternal success.

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📜 Verse 16-20 — Muhammad

16وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَسْتَمِعُ إِلَيْكَ حَتَّىٰ إِذَا خَرَجُوا مِنْ عِندِكَ قَالُوا لِلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْعِلْمَ مَاذَا قَالَ آنِفًا ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ طَبَعَ اللَّهُ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ وَاتَّبَعُوا أَهْوَاءَهُمْ

And among them, [O Muhammad], are those who listen to you, until when they depart from you, they say to those who were given knowledge, "What has he said just now?" Those are the ones of whom Allah has sealed over their hearts and who have followed their [own] desires.

17وَالَّذِينَ اهْتَدَوْا زَادَهُمْ هُدًى وَآتَاهُمْ تَقْوَاهُمْ

And those who are guided - He increases them in guidance and gives them their righteousness.

18فَهَلْ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا السَّاعَةَ أَن تَأْتِيَهُم بَغْتَةً ۖ فَقَدْ جَاءَ أَشْرَاطُهَا ۚ فَأَنَّىٰ لَهُمْ إِذَا جَاءَتْهُمْ ذِكْرَاهُمْ

Then do they await except that the Hour should come upon them unexpectedly? But already there have come [some of] its indications. Then what good to them, when it has come, will be their remembrance?

19فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنبِكَ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مُتَقَلَّبَكُمْ وَمَثْوَاكُمْ

So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place.

20وَيَقُولُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَوْلَا نُزِّلَتْ سُورَةٌ ۖ فَإِذَا أُنزِلَتْ سُورَةٌ مُّحْكَمَةٌ وَذُكِرَ فِيهَا الْقِتَالُ ۙ رَأَيْتَ الَّذِينَ فِي قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَيْكَ نَظَرَ الْمَغْشِيِّ عَلَيْهِ مِنَ الْمَوْتِ ۖ فَأَوْلَىٰ لَهُمْ

Those who believe say, "Why has a surah not been sent down? But when a precise surah is revealed and fighting is mentioned therein, you see those in whose hearts is hypocrisy looking at you with a look of one overcome by death. And more appropriate for them [would have been]

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Surah Muhammad Verse 18 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Then do they await except that the Hour should come…

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