Meaning and Latin Reading of Surah At-Takathur and Its Virtues

Kapanlagi.com - Surah At-Takathur, meaning verses 1-8, contains many lessons. The meaning of Surah At-Takathur is to boast. The content of Surah At-Takathur in each verse can also serve as a reminder for humans.

As Muslims, it is highly recommended to learn and practice the Quran. Because in every surah and verse of the Quran, there are extraordinary lessons about worldly life and the hereafter.

One of them is Surah At-Takathur, meaning verses 1-8, which serves as a reminder so that humans do not neglect the afterlife. Because the meaning of Surah At-Takathur is to boast, which means that humans compete and compete with each other in seeking and increasing material wealth. This causes them to forget about the afterlife.

The explanation of Surah At-Takathur can be found below. Here is the Surah At-Takathur that you need to know.

1. Reading of Surah At-Takasur Verses 1-8

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Surah At-Takasur is the 102nd surah which means boasting. The surah At-Takasur consists of 8 verses, each containing a profound meaning. Meanwhile, surah At-Takasur is also included as a short surah in the Quran. As for the reading of surah At-Takasur, you can see it below.

1. Al haaku mut takathur

2. Hatta zurtumul-maqoobir

3. Kalla sawfa ta'lamuun

4. Thumma kalla sawfa ta'lamuun

5. Kalla law ta'lamuuna 'ilmal yaqiin

6. Latara-wun nal jahiim

7. Thumma latara wunnaha 'ainal yaqiin

8. Thumma latus alunna yauma-izin 'anin na'iim.

That is the Latin reading of surah At-Takasur that you need to know. So that it is easier for you to memorize surah At-Takasur which is included as a short surah in the Quran.

2. The Meaning of Surah At-Takasur Verses 1-8

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As mentioned in the previous review, the meaning of surah At-Takasur is boasting. This verse explains the meaning and reminder not to boast as it can distract humans. As for the meaning of surah At-Takasur verses 1-8, you can see them below.

1. Boasting distracts you,

2. Until you visit the graves.

3. No! You will soon know (the consequences of your deeds).

4. Again, no! You will soon know.

5. No! If you only knew with certainty,

6. Indeed, you will see the Blaze (of Hellfire).

7. Then you will surely see it with the eye of certainty.

8. Then you will surely be asked that Day about pleasure (in this world).

3. The Content of Surah At-Takathur

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Understanding the meaning and significance of each verse in the Quran is certainly important. One of them is Surah At-Takathur, which was revealed in Mecca and is included in the Makkiyah surah group. Meanwhile, the name of Surah At-Takathur is also mentioned in the first verse which reads Al haaku mut takatsur. Where the pronunciation of at-takatsur means boasting.

Meanwhile, the content of Surah At-Takathur explains the behavior of people who boast in the world can distract their life in the hereafter. So later, they will be held accountable for their actions in the hereafter. Meanwhile, it is also explained about the reward for those who like to live in luxury in the world.

Because people who like to live in luxury to the point of forgetting the hereafter are included in those who lose. Meanwhile, the content of Surah At-Takathur verses 1-8 are discussed below.

1. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 1 explains about two parties competing in living in luxury. According to Hasan Al Basri, it is also explained that they boast and take pride in their wealth or children. Meanwhile, according to Sheikh Wahbah Az Zuhaili, it is explained that humans are busy with boasting and multiplying wealth, offspring or friends to the point of neglecting their purpose in life, which is to worship Allah SWT.

2. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 2 explains the threat and explanation of those who boast and live in luxury until they enter the grave. Where when they have entered the grave, only regret will be obtained because wealth cannot help them and will be left behind in the grave as stated in the hadith which reads,

"The deceased will be followed by three things, two of which will return and one will remain with him. He will be followed by his family, his wealth, and his deeds. His family and wealth will return, while his deeds will remain with him." (HR.Bukhari and Muslim)

3. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 3 explains that Allah SWT reminds humans not to indulge in acts of arrogance, boasting, or accumulating wealth in this world.

4. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 4 explains the affirmation that there is a threat and punishment for those who like to live in luxury, namely competing to accumulate their wealth.

5. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 5, Ibn Kathir reveals that when you have knowledge of the truth, then you will not be tempted to compete for material wealth to the point of neglecting the afterlife and entering the grave.

6. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 6 explains the punishment for those who neglect their afterlife, namely seeing Hellfire.

7. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 7 explains that when they are thrown into Hellfire, they will know that it is true and be ready to be burned.

8. The interpretation of Surah At-Takathur verse 8 explains the punishment for human actions in the world, which will be accounted for in the afterlife.

That is the explanation of the contents of Surah At-Takathur, which means indulging in luxury. Hopefully, it can be used as a lesson to avoid actions that we should avoid.

4. The Virtue of Surah At-Takathur

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Meanwhile, there are several virtues of Surah At-Takathur that you need to know. Because there are several privileges that will be obtained by those who practice Surah At-Takathur. As for the virtues of Surah At-Takathur, you can see them below.

1. Avoiding the trial of the grave as narrated in a hadith that explains this,

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever recites Surah At-Takathur when sleeping, then he is protected from the trial of the grave and Allah also protects him from the evil of the angels Munkar and Nakir." (Biharul-Anwar, Juz 89: 336)

2. Getting rewards like the reward of a martyr. This is explained in a hadith that says,

Abi Abdullah said, "Whoever recites Surah At-Takathur in his obligatory prayer, then Allah records for him a reward like one hundred martyrs, whoever recites it in his voluntary prayer, then Allah records for him a reward like fifty martyrs, and forty rows of angels perform prayer with him, God willing." (Tafsirul Burhan, juz 8: 155)

3. Practicing Surah At-Takasur is like reading a thousand verses every day. A tradition explains the virtue of this which reads,

Ibn Umar said that the Prophet said, "Can anyone of you read a thousand verses every day?" The companions replied, "Who can read a thousand verses?" He answered, "One who reads Surah At-Takatsur."

That is the explanation of Surah At-Takasur which is very extraordinary and serves as a reminder for humans to not forget the afterlife and avoid living in extravagance.

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