Surah Al-Inshirah: Peace And Solace For Troubled Hearts

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Surah al-Inshirah, meaning “Solace” or “Comfort”, is the 94th Surah of The Quran. It is also known as Surah ash-Sharh, literally, “The Opening-up of the Heart”.

As the name suggests, Surah al-Inshirah thematically deals with comforting and offering solace to believers. It is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, during the early days of Islam — that was a period of great difficulty, as people were still hostile to the Message of Islam, and to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in particular. As such, Surah al-Inshirah came as a Word of Encouragement from Allah (SWT) to the Prophet (PBUH) and his Ummah.

This Surah repeats the verse “Verily, with hardship, comes ease.” twice, effectively implying that for each difficulty faced by us, Allah sends us twice the relief or reward.

Surah al-Inshirah in Arabic

It is a small Surah, consisting of just eight Ayahs. Here is the full Arabic text of Surah al-Inshirah:

Surah al-Inshirah in Arabic

English Translation

And now, the English translation of Surah al-Inshirah (by Sahih International):

Did We not expand for you, (O Muhammad), your breast?
And We removed from you your burden
Which had weighed upon your back
And raised high for you your repute.
For indeed, with hardship (will be) ease.
Indeed, with hardship (will be) ease.
So when you have finished (your duties), then stand up (for worship).
And to your Lord direct (your) longing.

Surah al-Inshirah in Pictures

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