Surah 083
Al-Muṭaffifīn
المطففين
36 verses · Meccan
Key structural observations
- Opening woe exposes two measures according to the exchange’s direction (1–3). The question of resurrection brings all people before the Lord of the worlds (4–6).
- Sijjīn and the inscribed record introduce denial of the Day and verses (7–13). The covered heart, veil from the Lord, Blaze and words addressed to deniers describe the outcome’s gravity (14–17).
- ʿIlliyyīn repeats the announcement of the record, the question and the formula of inscription (18–20). Those brought near, bliss, looking and radiant faces open the other scene (21–24).
- Sealed nectar and musk direct competition towards promised goodness (25–26). Tasnīm and those brought near return to elevation and gift (27–28).
- Laughter, winks, amused return and accusation reveal mockery of believers (29–32). Denied guardianship precedes today, reversed laughter, repeated looking and the question of recompense (33–36).