At-Takwir 81:7–9
For what sin was she killed?
وَإِذَا ٱلنُّفُوسُ زُوِّجَتْ ٧ وَإِذَا ٱلْمَوْءُۥدَةُ سُئِلَتْ ٨ بِأَىِّ ذَنۢبٍۢ قُتِلَتْ ٩
The meaning, simply
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.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- زُوِّجَتْ
- are paired with their like
- ٱلْمَوْءُۥدَةُ
- the baby girl buried alive
Think with me
Islam honours girls. How do you honour your sister or friend?