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Surah Al-Qalam — Ayah 17 (68:17)

The Pen · Makkah · Juz 29 · Mushaf page 565 of 604

إِنَّا بَلَوۡنَٰهُمۡ كَمَا بَلَوۡنَآ أَصۡحَٰبَ ٱلۡجَنَّةِ إِذۡ أَقۡسَمُواْ لَيَصۡرِمُنَّهَا مُصۡبِحِينَ ١٧

English translation (Saheeh International)

Indeed, We have tried them as We tried the companions of the garden, when they swore to cut its fruit in the [early] morning

Brief commentary

Indeed, I have tested these idolaters with drought and hunger, just as I tested the people of the garden when they swore that they will quickly harvest its fruits in the morning, so that the poor cannot eat from them.

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