Surah At-Takwir explained for children, in pictures
Everything ends; the good deeds we sent ahead remain
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
The lessons
1 · Verses 1–6When the sun is wrapped up
On the Last Day the sun will be wrapped up and lose its light, the stars will scatter, the mountains will be moved away, pregnant camels will be left untended, wild beasts will be gathered together, and the seas will be set on fire.
2 · Verses 7–9For what sin was she killed?
And when souls are paired with their like, and when the girl who was buried alive is asked on the Last Day for what sin she was killed, to comfort her and to shame the one who wronged her.
3 · Verses 10–14A soul will know what it brought
And when the pages of deeds are spread open, the sky is stripped away, Hell is set ablaze, and Paradise is brought near to its people, then every soul will know what it has brought.
4 · Verses 15–18By the dawn as it breathes
Allah swears by the stars that hide by day and run their courses, by the night as it comes with its darkness, and by the morning as it breathes out its light.
5 · Verses 19–21A noble messenger
The Quran is brought by a noble messenger, Gabriel, peace be upon him: strong, with a high place near Allah, Owner of the Throne, obeyed by the angels and trusted with the revelation.
6 · Verses 22–25Your companion is not mad
Muhammad, peace be upon him, whom you know, is not mad. He saw Gabriel, peace be upon him, on the clear wide horizon, and he does not hold back the revelation. And the Quran is not the word of a devil; it is Allah's word.
7 · Verses 26–29So where are you going?
So where are you going? The Quran is only a reminder for all people, for whoever of you wants to go straight. And you cannot will anything unless Allah, Lord of the worlds, wills.
Surah At-Takwir at a glance
Surah At-Takwir is a Makki surah with 29 verses; it is number 81 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 586.
- Order in the mushaf
- 81
- Number of verses
- 29 verses
- Makki or Madani
- Makki (revealed in Makkah)
- Juz
- 30 (Juz Amma)
- Starts on page
- 586
- What its name means
- At-Takwir means wrapping up and folding: on the Day of Resurrection the sun is wrapped up and its light is gone.
Classification, verse count and page numbers follow the Madinah Mushaf (Hafs from Asim, Kufi count).
Word meanings in Surah At-Takwir for kids
Meanings from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, in simple words.
- كُوِّرَتْ
- is wrapped up and loses its light (Verse 1)
- ٱنكَدَرَتْ
- fall and lose their light (Verse 2)
- سُيِّرَتْ
- are moved away (Verse 3)
- ٱلْعِشَارُ
- pregnant camels (Verse 4)
- عُطِّلَتْ
- are left untended (Verse 4)
- ٱلْوُحُوشُ
- wild animals (Verse 5)
- حُشِرَتْ
- are gathered (Verse 5)
- سُجِّرَتْ
- are set ablaze (Verse 6)
- زُوِّجَتْ
- are paired with their like (Verse 7)
- ٱلْمَوْءُۥدَةُ
- the baby girl buried alive (Verse 8)
- ٱلصُّحُفُ
- the records of deeds (Verse 10)
- نُشِرَتْ
- are spread open (Verse 10)
- كُشِطَتْ
- is stripped away (Verse 11)
- سُعِّرَتْ
- is set blazing (Verse 12)
- أُزْلِفَتْ
- is brought near (Verse 13)
- أَحْضَرَتْ
- what it has brought (Verse 14)
- بِٱلْخُنَّسِ
- the stars that hide by day (Verse 15)
- ٱلْجَوَارِ ٱلْكُنَّسِ
- that run their courses and set (Verse 16)
- عَسْعَسَ
- comes on (Verse 17)
- تَنَفَّسَ
- breathes its first light (Verse 18)
- رَسُولٍۢ كَرِيمٍۢ
- a noble messenger: Jibril (Verse 19)
- مَكِينٍۢ
- high in rank (Verse 20)
- مُّطَاعٍۢ
- obeyed (Verse 21)
- أَمِينٍۢ
- trustworthy (Verse 21)
- بِٱلْأُفُقِ ٱلْمُبِينِ
- the clear horizon (Verse 23)
- بِضَنِينٍۢ
- holding back (Verse 24)
- رَّجِيمٍۢ
- accursed (Verse 25)
- ذِكْرٌۭ
- a reminder (Verse 27)
- يَسْتَقِيمَ
- to stay on the straight path (Verse 28)
Check your understanding of Surah At-Takwir: questions for kids
Read the question, think, then tap the answer you choose.
1. What happens to the sun on the Day of Resurrection?
2. What happens to the seas that Day?
3. What is spread open on that Day?
4. Who is the noble messenger who brings the Quran?
5. What did Allah say about the Prophet ﷺ in reply to the idolaters?
6. Who is the Quran a reminder for?
Questions parents ask
What is a simple explanation of Surah At-Takwir for children?
It describes what happens on the Last Day: the sun is wrapped up and loses its light, the stars scatter, the mountains are moved, the pages of deeds are spread open, and every soul knows what it has brought. Then it tells that the Quran is brought by a noble messenger, Gabriel, peace be upon him, and that it is a reminder for all people.
What does «for what sin was she killed» mean?
The girl who was buried alive unjustly is asked on the Last Day for what sin she was killed, to comfort her and to shame the one who wronged her.
What is the lesson of Surah At-Takwir?
That everything ends, and what remains is the good we sent ahead. On that Day every soul will know what it brought, good or bad.
Why is Surah At-Takwir called by this name?
At-Takwir means wrapping up and folding: on the Day of Resurrection the sun is wrapped up and its light is gone.
What are the main facts about Surah At-Takwir?
Surah At-Takwir is a Makki surah with 29 verses; it is number 81 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 586. Its big idea: Everything ends; the good deeds we sent ahead remain.
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