Al-Qalam 68:42–43
Called to prostrate
يَوْمَ يُكْشَفُ عَن سَاقٍۢ وَيُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ فَلَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ ٤٢ خَٰشِعَةً أَبْصَٰرُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌۭ ۖ وَقَدْ كَانُوا۟ يُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ وَهُمْ سَٰلِمُونَ ٤٣
The meaning, simply
On the Day of Resurrection matters become hard, and Allah uncovers His shin in a way that befits His majesty; the believers prostrate to Him, while the disbelievers are called to prostrate and cannot, eyes lowered; they used to be called to prayer while healthy and refused.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- خَٰشِعَةً
- lowered, unable to look up
- تَرْهَقُهُمْ
- covers them
Think with me
Praying while we are healthy is a blessing. Do you pray on time?