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The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
The Quran was written by scribes under divine instruction.
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The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
The Quran was written by scribes under divine instruction.
By the hands of scribes.
Surah 80, Ayah 15
Multi-Source Confirmation
sahih
[Carried] by the hands of messenger-angels,
arberry
by the hands of scribes
maududi
borne by the hands of scribes,
yusufali
(Written) by the hands of scribes-
pickthall
(Set down) by scribes
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The Mirror of Misery: Recognizing Our Own Curse
Perish man! How thankless he is!
Surah 80, Ayah 17
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The Sacred Seal: Death, Grave, and Divine Decree
Then He puts him to death, and buries him.
Surah 80, Ayah 21
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The Divine Will of Resurrection
Then, when He wills, He will resurrect him.
Surah 80, Ayah 22
Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Breaking News
Character Dossier
7 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
13 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Mankind
group
9 mentions this sura
495 total mentions
Dominant: Safety
Muhammad
prophet · named
7 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Muhammad Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum
neglect
Ibn Arabi
Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
42 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Narrator 42
Verse Segments
Surah 80, Ayah 1
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He frowned and turned away.
Surah 80, Ayah 2
Narrator
When the blind man approached him.
Surah 80, Ayah 3
Narrator
But how do you know? Perhaps he was seeking to purify himself.
Surah 80, Ayah 4
Narrator
Or be reminded, and the message would benefit him.
Surah 80, Ayah 5
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But as for him who was indifferent.
Surah 80, Ayah 6
Narrator
You gave him your attention.
Surah 80, Ayah 7
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Though you are not liable if he does not purify himself.
Surah 80, Ayah 8
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But as for him who came to you seeking.
Surah 80, Ayah 9
Narrator
In awe.
Surah 80, Ayah 10
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To him you were inattentive.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 34 times
· 14.5% of themes
Faith
34
Guidance
21
Creation
21
Prophets
21
Mercy
16
Accountability
15
Afterlife
15
Gratitude
15
Surah 80, Ayah 1
The Prophet’s Moment of Contemplation
Surah 80, Ayah 2
The Blind Man’s Call: Hearing the Unseen Urge
Surah 80, Ayah 3
Unmasking False Purity: The Devil’s Deception
Muhammad Asad
Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant
Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6
-- Remembrance: The Healing Balm for the Soul
16x cited
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Surah 2, Ayah 6
-- Remembrance: The Healing Balm for the Soul
16x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 7
-- Remembrance: The Healing Balm for the Soul
16x cited
2, Ayah 8
-- Remembrance: The Healing Balm for the Soul
16x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 1
-- The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
7x cited
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Surah 1, Ayah 2
-- The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
7x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 3
-- The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
7x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 4
-- The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
7x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah
-- The Blind Man’s Call: Hearing the Unseen Urge
3x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 129
-- The Blind Man’s Call: Hearing the Unseen Urge
3x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 266
-- The Blind Man’s Call: Hearing the Unseen Urge
3x cited
Edition 5
Surah 5, Ayah 100
-- The Blind Man’s Call: Hearing the Unseen Urge
3x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 226
-- The Sacred Focus: Honoring the One Who Deserves Our Attention
2x cited
Edition 3
Surah 3, Ayah 14
-- The Sacred Focus: Honoring the One Who Deserves Our Attention
2x cited
Edition 3
Surah 3, Ayah 38
-- The Sacred Focus: Honoring the One Who Deserves Our Attention
2x cited
Edition 4
Surah 4, Ayah 33
-- The Sacred Focus: Honoring the One Who Deserves Our Attention
2x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 168
-- Roots of Gratitude: The Olive & Palm Blessing
2x cited
Edition 11
Surah 11, Ayah 79
-- Roots of Gratitude: The Olive & Palm Blessing
2x cited
Edition 12
Surah 12, Ayah 63
-- Roots of Gratitude: The Olive & Palm Blessing
2x cited
Edition 12
Surah 12, Ayah 65
-- Roots of Gratitude: The Olive & Palm Blessing
2x cited
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Reader Action
Supplications
The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
O Allah, grant me the humility of those who, upon hearing Your words, feel the presence of Your angels; make me grateful for their unseen service, and guide me to internalize Your revelations with sincerity.
Surah 80, Ayah 15
The Mirror of Misery: Recognizing Our Own Curse
O Allah, remove the curse that dwells in my heart, illuminate my path with Your signs, and turn my disbelief into steadfast faith.
Surah 80, Ayah 17
The Sacred Seal: Death, Grave, and Divine Decree
O Allah, You are the One who decrees death and provides the grave. Grant me a life filled with remembrance of Your decree, and prepare my heart for the grave with humility and gratitude.
Surah 80, Ayah 21
Daily Actions
The Angelic Custodians of Revelation
Today, before reading any Qur'anic verse, pause to acknowledge the angels who carried it, and recite a short gratitude prayer for their role.
Today, before reading any Qur'anic verse, pause to acknowledge the angels who carried it, and recite a short gratitude prayer for their role.
Surah 80, Ayah 15
The Mirror of Misery: Recognizing Our Own Curse
Before each meal, pause and ask yourself: Am I approaching food with gratitude or entitlement?
Before each meal, pause and ask yourself: Am I approaching food with gratitude or entitlement?
Surah 80, Ayah 17
The Sacred Seal: Death, Grave, and Divine Decree
Before each of your five daily prayers, pause for 30 seconds, recite this verse, and ask yourself: "How can I live in light of this decree today?"
Before each of your five daily prayers, pause for 30 seconds, recite this verse, and ask yourself: "How can I live in light of this decree today?"
Surah 80, Ayah 21
Reflect
The Angelic Custodians of Revelation --
How does recognizing the angelic transmission of the Qur'an change my relationship with the text? Does it deepen my humility or create a sense of awe?
The Mirror of Misery: Recognizing Our Own Curse --
How does my daily routine betray the curse of disbelief, and what tangible change can I make to turn that curse into a source of humility?
The Sacred Seal: Death, Grave, and Divine Decree --
How does recognizing that Allah alone decrees death and provides the grave alter my priorities, relationships, and sense of accountability?
Weekly Challenge
Angelic Reflection Journal: For 7 days, each morning after Fajr, do the following: 1) Recite a short dua thanking the angels for delivering the Qur’an. 2) Choose a verse you read that day and write a 1‑sentence reflection on how its angelic transmission shapes your understanding. 3) Note any change in your reverence or humility. At the end of the week, write a brief summary of how this practice affected your engagement with the Qur’an and any new intentions.
Surah 80, Ayah 15
Find a quiet space, hold a small piece of paper, write the name of the angel known for delivering the Qur'an (Jibril), say "Ya Jibril, thank you for carrying the word of Allah," and then recite any verse.
Surah 80, Ayah 15
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, take three slow breaths, repeat the verse silently, and notice the humility that surfaces. In the next 60 seconds, write down one way you might have treated this meal as a right rather than a blessing.
Surah 80, Ayah 17
Tariq Ramadan
Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
42 verses
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He frowned and turned away.
2
When the blind man approached him.
3
But how do you know? Perhaps he was seeking to purify himself.
4
Or be reminded, and the message would benefit him.
5
But as for him who was indifferent.
6
You gave him your attention.
7
Though you are not liable if he does not purify himself.
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But as for him who came to you seeking.
9
In awe.
10
To him you were inattentive.
11
Do not. This is a Lesson.
12
Whoever wills, shall remember it.
13
On honorable pages.
14
Exalted and purified.
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By the hands of scribes.
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Noble and devoted.
17
Perish man! How thankless he is!
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From what did He create him?
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From a sperm drop He created him, and enabled him.
20
Then He eased the way for him.
21
Then He puts him to death, and buries him.
22
Then, when He wills, He will resurrect him.
23
But no, he did not fulfill what He has commanded him.
24
Let man consider his food.
25
We pour down water in abundance.
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Then crack the soil open.
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And grow in it grains.
28
And grapes and herbs.
29
And olives and dates.
30
And luscious gardens.
31
And fruits and vegetables.
32
Enjoyment for you, and for your livestock.
33
But when the Deafening Noise comes to pass.
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The Day when a person will flee from his brother.
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And his mother and his father.
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And his consort and his children.
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Every one of them, on that Day, will have enough to preoccupy him.
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Faces on that Day will be radiant.
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Laughing and rejoicing.
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And Faces on that Day will be covered with misery.
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Overwhelmed by remorse.
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These are the faithless, the vicious.
Imam Malik
Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief