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Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance

Allah promises to deliver a weighty message to the Prophet, emphasizing the profound significance of the revelation.

We are about to give you a heavy message.

Surah 73, Ayah 5

Multi-Source Confirmation

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Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.

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Behold, We shall cast upon thee a weighty word;

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Behold, We shall cast upon you a Weighty Word.

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Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message.

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For we shall charge thee with a word of weight.

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Unfettered Devotion: Remembering Allah in Every Moment

So remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him wholeheartedly.

Surah 73, Ayah 8

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The Gentle Release: Patience Toward the Deniers

And leave Me to those who deny the truth, those of luxury, and give them a brief respite.

Surah 73, Ayah 11

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Guarding Your Plate: The Bite of Excess

And food that chokes, and a painful punishment.

Surah 73, Ayah 13

Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor

Breaking News

Character Dossier

7 characters in this edition

Allah

spiritual entity

12 mentions this sura

4187 total mentions

Dominant: Transcendence

esteem

1.2

safety

3.2

transcendence

10

belonging love

1.0

self actualization

0.9

Muhammad

prophet · named

10 mentions this sura

1049 total mentions

Dominant: Transcendence

esteem

3.6

safety

4.9

transcendence

10

belonging love

3.1

self actualization

4.0

Muhammad Musa prophetic_parallel

Disbelievers

group

3 mentions this sura

1145 total mentions

Dominant: Transcendence

transcendence

10

belonging love

0.2

self actualization

0.5

Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief

Audio Edition

Full Chapter Audio

20 verse segments

Speaker Distribution

Narrator 20

Verse Segments

Surah 73, Ayah 1 Narrator

O you Enwrapped one.

Surah 73, Ayah 2 Narrator

Stay up during the night, except a little.

Surah 73, Ayah 3 Narrator

For half of it, or reduce it a little.

Surah 73, Ayah 4 Narrator

Or add to it; and chant the Quran rhythmically.

Surah 73, Ayah 5 Narrator

We are about to give you a heavy message.

Surah 73, Ayah 6 Narrator

The vigil of night is more effective, and better suited for recitation.

Surah 73, Ayah 7 Narrator

In the daytime, you have lengthy work to do.

Surah 73, Ayah 8 Narrator

So remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him wholeheartedly.

Surah 73, Ayah 9 Narrator

Lord of the East and the West. There is no god but He, so take Him as a Trustee.

Surah 73, Ayah 10 Narrator

And endure patiently what they say, and withdraw from them politely.

Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor

Editorial

Word of the Edition

Faith

Appears 15 times · 14.0% of themes

Faith

15

Worship

13

Prophets

10

Creation

9

Accountability

9

Guidance

9

Patience

7

Afterlife

7

Surah 73, Ayah 1 The Call to Wrap in Humility Surah 73, Ayah 2 The Midnight Call: Embrace the Night Prayer Surah 73, Ayah 3 The Weight of the Word: Embracing...

Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti | Linguistics Editor

Cross-Edition References

1, Ayah 6 -- The Midnight Call: Embrace the Night Prayer 8x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Midnight Call: Embrace the Night Prayer 8x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Midnight Call: Embrace the Night Prayer 8x cited

2, Ayah 8 -- The Midnight Call: Embrace the Night Prayer 8x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance 8x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance 8x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance 8x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance 8x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Call to Wrap in Humility 2x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Call to Wrap in Humility 2x cited

Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Call to Wrap in Humility 2x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Call to Wrap in Humility 2x cited

Edition 18 Surah 18, Ayah 62 -- Harnessing the Long Day: Turning Time into Duty

Surah Sura, Ayah 19 -- Harnessing the Long Day: Turning Time into Duty

Edition 26 Surah 26, Ayah 171 -- Harnessing the Long Day: Turning Time into Duty

Edition 28 Surah 28, Ayah 23 -- Harnessing the Long Day: Turning Time into Duty

Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent

Reader Action

Supplications

Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance

O Allah, You have cast upon the Prophet a heavy word; grant me the humility to accept its weight, the wisdom to understand its meaning, and the steadfastness to carry it in my heart and actions. Make the Qur’an a light for me, a source of mercy and guidance.

Surah 73, Ayah 5

Unfettered Devotion: Remembering Allah in Every Moment

O Allah, make my remembrance of Your name a constant thread in my heart, and bind my actions to Your will with unwavering devotion. Grant me sincerity and the strength to keep my mind and heart focused on You.

Surah 73, Ayah 8

The Gentle Release: Patience Toward the Deniers

O Allah, You have left Me with the deniers; grant me patience and the wisdom to guide them with love, and let my heart remain steadfast in Your trust.

Surah 73, Ayah 11

Daily Actions

Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance
Read and recite a short Qur’anic passage today, consciously feeling its weight, and commit to reflecting on how it guides your actions.

Surah 73, Ayah 5

Unfettered Devotion: Remembering Allah in Every Moment
Each time you pause in the day, consciously recall Allah’s name and reaffirm your full devotion, turning even mundane tasks into worship.

Surah 73, Ayah 8

The Gentle Release: Patience Toward the Deniers
Whenever you meet someone who rejects faith, pause, offer a brief moment of calm, and trust Allah to handle them while you gently guide with love.

Surah 73, Ayah 11

Reflect

Bearing the Prophet’s Heavy Word: A Call to Carry Divine Guidance -- When I read the Qur’an, do I feel the word as a burden or a blessing? How does recognizing its heaviness influence my willingness to follow its guidance in daily decisions?

Unfettered Devotion: Remembering Allah in Every Moment -- When I performed a routine activity today, did I merely act out of habit, or did I consciously align my intention with Allah’s remembrance? How did that affect my focus and inner peace?

The Gentle Release: Patience Toward the Deniers -- How often do I feel frustration or anger toward those who deny truth, and what would it mean to replace that feeling with sincere hope for their guidance while trusting Allah to handle the rest?

Weekly Challenge

For seven days, each morning read a different short passage (1–2 ayat) from the Qur’an, recite it with intention, and write a brief reflection on how the heavy word affects your mindset and actions. Keep a log of the passages, the emotions felt, and any changes in behavior. At the end of the week, review the log, note any growth in understanding or ease in carrying the word, and set one concrete action to incorporate the Qur’an’s guidance into your routine permanently.

Surah 73, Ayah 5

Stand in a quiet space, close your eyes, breathe three times, then read one ayah of the Qur’an aloud, repeating it twice, and note any emotion or insight that arises. This takes less than five minutes. Surah 73, Ayah 5

Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, inhale deeply, and repeat ‘Allahu Akbar’ three times, then say ‘Ya Allah, I remember Your name and dedicate this moment entirely to You.’ Surah 73, Ayah 8

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

The Revelation Transcript

20 verses

1

O you Enwrapped one.

2

Stay up during the night, except a little.

3

For half of it, or reduce it a little.

4

Or add to it; and chant the Quran rhythmically.

5

We are about to give you a heavy message.

6

The vigil of night is more effective, and better suited for recitation.

7

In the daytime, you have lengthy work to do.

8

So remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him wholeheartedly.

9

Lord of the East and the West. There is no god but He, so take Him as a Trustee.

10

And endure patiently what they say, and withdraw from them politely.

11

And leave Me to those who deny the truth, those of luxury, and give them a brief respite.

12

With Us are shackles, and a Fierce Fire.

13

And food that chokes, and a painful punishment.

14

On the Day when the earth and the mountains tremble, and the mountains become heaps of sand.

15

We have sent to you a messenger, a witness over you, as We sent to Pharaoh a messenger.

16

But Pharaoh defied the Messenger, so We seized him with a terrible seizing.

17

So how will you, if you persist in unbelief, save yourself from a Day which will turn the children gray-haired?

18

The heaven will shatter thereby. His promise is always fulfilled.

19

This is a reminder. So whoever wills, let him take a path to his Lord.

20

Your Lord knows that you stay up nearly two-thirds of the night, or half of it, or one-third of it, along with a group of those with you. God designed the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to sustain it, so He has pardoned you. So read of the Quran what is possible for you. He knows that some of you may be ill; and others travelling through the land, seeking God’s bounty; and others fighting in God’s cause. So read of it what is possible for you, and observe the prayers, and give regular charity, and lend God a generous loan. Whatever good you advance for yourselves, you will find it with God, better and generously rewarded. And seek God’s forgiveness, for God is Forgiving and Merciful.

Imam al-Qurtubi Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst