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The Radiant Declaration of Praise
Command to read in the name of the Lord, initiating revelation and encouraging pursuit of knowledge
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The Radiant Declaration of Praise
Command to read in the name of the Lord, initiating revelation and encouraging pursuit of knowledge
Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
Surah 87, Ayah 1
Multi-Source Confirmation
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Exalt the name of your Lord, the Most High,
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Magnify the Name of thy Lord the Most High
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Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High,
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Glorify the name of thy Guardian-Lord Most High,
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Praise the name of thy Lord the Most High,
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The Scale of Divine Design
He who creates and regulates.
Surah 87, Ayah 2
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From Divine Design to Divine Direction
He who measures and guides.
Surah 87, Ayah 3
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The Provider of Pasture: A Daily Reminder of Gratitude
He who produces the pasture.
Surah 87, Ayah 4
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Breaking News
Character Dossier
7 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
10 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Muhammad
prophet · named
4 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Believers
group
3 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
19 verse segments
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Narrator 19
Verse Segments
Surah 87, Ayah 1
Narrator
Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
Surah 87, Ayah 2
Narrator
He who creates and regulates.
Surah 87, Ayah 3
Narrator
He who measures and guides.
Surah 87, Ayah 4
Narrator
He who produces the pasture.
Surah 87, Ayah 5
Narrator
And then turns it into light debris.
Surah 87, Ayah 6
Narrator
We will make you read, so do not forget.
Surah 87, Ayah 7
Narrator
Except what God wills. He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
Surah 87, Ayah 8
Narrator
We will ease you into the Easy Way.
Surah 87, Ayah 9
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So remind, if reminding helps.
Surah 87, Ayah 10
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The reverent will remember.
Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 15 times
· 16.3% of themes
Faith
15
Guidance
10
Creation
8
Knowledge
8
Worship
6
Accountability
6
Prophets
6
Afterlife
6
Surah 87, Ayah 1
The Radiant Declaration of Praise
Surah 87, Ayah 2
The Scale of Divine Design
Surah 87, Ayah 4
The Provider of Pasture: A Daily...
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi | Science & Cosmos Correspondent
Cross-Edition References
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 1
-- The Scale of Divine Design
6x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 2
-- The Scale of Divine Design
6x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 3
-- The Scale of Divine Design
6x cited
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 4
-- The Scale of Divine Design
6x cited
1, Ayah 6
-- The Black Stubble Reminder: A Call to Humility
6x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 6
-- The Black Stubble Reminder: A Call to Humility
6x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 7
-- The Black Stubble Reminder: A Call to Humility
6x cited
2, Ayah 8
-- The Black Stubble Reminder: A Call to Humility
6x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 3
-- The Seal of Success: Purification as the Path
2x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 11
-- The Seal of Success: Purification as the Path
2x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2
-- The Seal of Success: Purification as the Path
2x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 44
-- The Seal of Success: Purification as the Path
2x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 110
-- The Divine Memory: Recitation Without Forgetting
Edition 3
Surah 3, Ayah 48
-- The Divine Memory: Recitation Without Forgetting
Edition 4
Surah 4, Ayah 63
-- The Divine Memory: Recitation Without Forgetting
Edition 4
Surah 4, Ayah 79
-- The Divine Memory: Recitation Without Forgetting
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 9
-- The Divine Path of Ease
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 12
-- The Divine Path of Ease
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 95
-- The Divine Path of Ease
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 187
-- The Divine Path of Ease
Imam al-Qurtubi
Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst
Reader Action
Supplications
The Radiant Declaration of Praise
O Allah, raise my heart above the ordinary, that every breath I take may be a testament to Your glory. Grant me the humility to recognize Your greatness in all things, and the steadfastness to proclaim Your name with awe, now and forever.
Surah 87, Ayah 1
The Scale of Divine Design
O Allah, grant me the sight to see Your perfect proportions in all aspects of my life, and the wisdom to align my deeds and intentions with the harmony You have woven into the universe.
Surah 87, Ayah 2
From Divine Design to Divine Direction
O Allah, You have destined my path and guided me. Grant me the humility to accept Your plan, the wisdom to act within it, and the patience to trust Your guidance even when outcomes seem uncertain.
Surah 87, Ayah 3
Daily Actions
The Radiant Declaration of Praise
Today, whenever you pause, consciously elevate Allah's name with awe, turning each breath into a hymn of exaltation.
Today, whenever you pause, consciously elevate Allah's name with awe, turning each breath into a hymn of exaltation.
Surah 87, Ayah 1
The Scale of Divine Design
Observe the proportions in your surroundings and reflect on Allah’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Observe the proportions in your surroundings and reflect on Allah’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Surah 87, Ayah 2
From Divine Design to Divine Direction
Identify a decision you face today, and consciously seek Allah's guidance before acting.
Identify a decision you face today, and consciously seek Allah's guidance before acting.
Surah 87, Ayah 3
Reflect
The Radiant Declaration of Praise --
When do I speak of Allah's greatness only in ritual words, and when do I truly feel His exaltation in my heart? How does my internal state shift when I consciously lift His name in each moment?
The Scale of Divine Design --
When have I approached my daily tasks without regard for balance and proportion? How can I realign my actions to mirror the divine order seen in creation?
From Divine Design to Divine Direction --
Do I see my choices as solely my own, or do I recognize that Allah has already destined the outcome? How does this awareness change my responsibility?
Weekly Challenge
For seven days, perform the following: 1) Morning: Before the first breath of the day, say "Subhan Allah" three times and note the feeling in a journal. 2) Midday: While commuting or during a break, pause and silently praise Allah’s name, writing the context and emotional shift. 3) Evening: After the third prayer, recite the verse and reflect on how it changed your mood. 4) Night: Before sleep, repeat the verse aloud and jot down any insights. 5) Weekly review: At the end of the week, count how many times you consciously lifted Allah’s name, identify the moments that felt most transformative, and set a specific intention to carry this practice into the next month.
Surah 87, Ayah 1
Sit in a quiet space, close your eyes, inhale deeply, and silently recite: "Subhanahu wa ta'ala, al-hamdu lillah, allahu akbar." Feel each word as a vibration of gratitude and reverence. Repeat thrice, then open your eyes and carry that heightened awareness into your next action.
Surah 87, Ayah 1
Take three minutes to stand before a simple object— a leaf, a fruit, a stone— and note its shape, size, and balance. Mentally thank Allah for the exactness of its design.
Surah 87, Ayah 2
Imam al-Ghazali
Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Revelation Transcript
19 verses
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Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
2
He who creates and regulates.
3
He who measures and guides.
4
He who produces the pasture.
5
And then turns it into light debris.
6
We will make you read, so do not forget.
7
Except what God wills. He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
8
We will ease you into the Easy Way.
9
So remind, if reminding helps.
10
The reverent will remember.
11
But the wretched will avoid it.
12
He who will enter the Gigantic Fire.
13
Where he will neither die, nor live.
14
Successful is he who purifies himself.
15
And mentions the name of his Lord, and prays.
16
But you prefer the present life.
17
Though the Hereafter is better, and more lasting.
18
This is in the former scriptures.
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The Scriptures of Abraham and Moses.
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian