Surah Al-Adiyat explained for children, in pictures
We thank Allah for His blessings; He knows what is in our hearts
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
The lessons
1 · Verses 1–3The racing horses
Allah swears by the horses that race in His cause until their breathing can be heard, that strike the rocks with their hooves so sparks fly, and that charge toward the enemy at dawn.
2 · Verses 4–5Dust at dawn
With their fast running the horses stirred up high clouds of dust, and carried their riders into the middle of the enemy.
3 · Verses 6–8People and blessings
People often forget their Lord's blessings and do not thank Him for them, and they know this about themselves. And they love wealth very much.
4 · Verses 9–11Allah knows everything
Doesn't a person know that on the Day of Judgement Allah will bring people out of their graves to be judged, and show what was hidden in hearts, good or bad? On that Day their Lord knows them and all they did; nothing is hidden from Him.
Surah Al-Adiyat at a glance
Surah Al-Adiyat is a Makki surah with 11 verses; it is number 100 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 599.
- Order in the mushaf
- 100
- Number of verses
- 11 verses
- Makki or Madani
- Makki (revealed in Makkah)
- Juz
- 30 (Juz Amma)
- Starts on page
- 599
- What its name means
- Al-Adiyat are the horses that charge swiftly in Allah's cause: the surah opens by swearing by them.
Classification, verse count and page numbers follow the Madinah Mushaf (Hafs from Asim, Kufi count).
Word meanings in Surah Al-Adiyat for kids
Meanings from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, in simple words.
- وَٱلْعَٰدِيَٰتِ
- the charging horses (Verse 1)
- ضَبْحًۭا
- panting (Verse 1)
- فَٱلْمُورِيَٰتِ قَدْحًۭا
- striking sparks (Verse 2)
- فَٱلْمُغِيرَٰتِ صُبْحًۭا
- raiding at dawn (Verse 3)
- فَأَثَرْنَ
- stirring up (Verse 4)
- نَقْعًۭا
- clouds of dust (Verse 4)
- فَوَسَطْنَ
- plunging into the middle (Verse 5)
- جَمْعًا
- a host (Verse 5)
- لَكَنُودٌۭ
- ungrateful (Verse 6)
- لَشَهِيدٌۭ
- a witness (Verse 7)
- ٱلْخَيْرِ
- wealth (Verse 8)
- بُعْثِرَ
- is scattered out (Verse 9)
- وَحُصِّلَ
- and is brought out (Verse 10)
- لَّخَبِيرٌۢ
- fully aware (Verse 11)
Check your understanding of Surah Al-Adiyat: questions for kids
Read the question, think, then tap the answer you choose.
1. What does Allah swear by at the start of the surah?
2. What flies out when the horses strike rock with their hooves?
3. What did the horses stir up with their fast running?
4. What does a person often forget, as the surah says?
5. What does a person love intensely?
6. Is any of our deeds hidden from Allah?
Questions parents ask
What is a simple explanation of Surah Al-Adiyat for children?
Allah swears by the horses that race in His cause until their breathing is heard, strike sparks from the rocks and stir up dust: people often forget their Lord's blessings and do not thank Him, and they love wealth very much. Then it reminds them that Allah will bring people out to be judged and show what is in the hearts.
What are «Al-'Adiyat»?
They are the horses that race in Allah's cause until their breathing can be heard, striking the rocks with their hooves so sparks fly.
What is the lesson of Surah Al-'Adiyat?
That we thank Allah for His blessings, for He knows what is in our hearts. On the Last Day Allah will show what was hidden in hearts, good or bad, and nothing is hidden from Him.
Why is Surah Al-Adiyat called by this name?
Al-Adiyat are the horses that charge swiftly in Allah's cause: the surah opens by swearing by them.
What are the main facts about Surah Al-Adiyat?
Surah Al-Adiyat is a Makki surah with 11 verses; it is number 100 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 599. Its big idea: We thank Allah for His blessings; He knows what is in our hearts.
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