Al-Fajr 89:11–14
Your Lord is ever watchful
ٱلَّذِينَ طَغَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْبِلَٰدِ ١١ فَأَكْثَرُوا۟ فِيهَا ٱلْفَسَادَ ١٢ فَصَبَّ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّكَ سَوْطَ عَذَابٍ ١٣ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَبِٱلْمِرْصَادِ ١٤
The meaning, simply
They all transgressed in the lands and spread much corruption there, so your Lord poured a severe punishment upon them. Your Lord, O Prophet, peace be upon him, is ever watchful over those who disobey Him.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- طَغَوْا۟
- transgressed
- سَوْطَ عَذَابٍ
- a scourge of punishment
- لَبِٱلْمِرْصَادِ
- ever watchful
Think with me
Injustice does not last. How can you be fair with your brothers, sisters and friends?