Ash-Sharh 94:1–4
An open heart
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
أَلَمْ نَشْرَحْ لَكَ صَدْرَكَ ١ وَوَضَعْنَا عَنكَ وِزْرَكَ ٢ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنقَضَ ظَهْرَكَ ٣ وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ ٤
The meaning, simply
Did We not open your heart, O Prophet, peace be upon him, and make it wide for faith and goodness? We lifted from you the heavy load that tired your back, and raised your name high.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- نَشْرَحْ لَكَ صَدْرَكَ
- expand your heart
- وِزْرَكَ
- your burden
- أَنقَضَ ظَهْرَكَ
- weighed down your back
- وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ
- raised your mention high
Think with me
When does your heart feel wide and at ease? And what makes a heavy load feel lighter?