Surah Az-Zalzalah explained for children, in pictures
We will see every deed on the Last Day, however small
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
The lessons
1 · Verses 1–3The earth shakes
When the earth is shaken hard on the Day of Judgement, and brings out what is inside it, and a person asks in fear: what is happening to it?
2 · Verses 4–6The earth tells its news
On that Day the earth will tell what was done on it, good or bad, because Allah commanded it to. And people will go out in separate groups to be shown their deeds.
3 · Verses 7–8An atom's weight
Whoever does good, even as small as the weight of a tiny ant, will see its reward. And whoever does bad, even that small, will see its punishment.
Surah Az-Zalzalah at a glance
Surah Az-Zalzalah is a Madani surah with 8 verses; it is number 99 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 599.
- Order in the mushaf
- 99
- Number of verses
- 8 verses
- Makki or Madani
- Madani (revealed in Madinah)
- Juz
- 30 (Juz Amma)
- Starts on page
- 599
- What its name means
- Az-Zalzalah is the violent shaking of the earth: the earth is shaken on the Day of Resurrection.
Classification, verse count and page numbers follow the Madinah Mushaf (Hafs from Asim, Kufi count).
Word meanings in Surah Az-Zalzalah for kids
Meanings from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, in simple words.
- زُلْزِلَتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ زِلْزَالَهَا
- is shaken with its great quake (Verse 1)
- أَثْقَالَهَا
- its burdens (Verse 2)
- تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا
- tells its news (Verse 4)
- أَوْحَىٰ
- inspired it (Verse 5)
- يَصْدُرُ
- come out (Verse 6)
- أَشْتَاتًۭا
- in scattered groups (Verse 6)
- مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ
- an atom's weight (Verse 7)
Check your understanding of Surah Az-Zalzalah: questions for kids
Read the question, think, then tap the answer you choose.
1. What happens to the earth on the Day of Resurrection?
2. What does the earth bring out on that day?
3. What does the earth tell on the Day of Resurrection?
4. Why does the earth tell its news?
5. If we do a very tiny good deed, will we see it?
Questions parents ask
What is a simple explanation of Surah Az-Zalzalah for children?
On the Last Day the earth will shake hard and bring out what is inside it, then tell what was done on it, good or bad, because Allah commanded it to. And everyone will see their deeds: whoever does good, even very small, will see its reward, and whoever does bad, even that small, will see its punishment.
What does «the weight of an atom» (mithqal dharrah) mean?
Something very small, like the weight of a tiny ant. Whoever does good that small will see its reward, and whoever does bad that small will see its punishment.
What is the lesson of Surah Az-Zalzalah?
That we will see every deed on the Last Day, however small. So we never think a good deed too small to do, or a bad deed too small to avoid.
Why is Surah Az-Zalzalah called by this name?
Az-Zalzalah is the violent shaking of the earth: the earth is shaken on the Day of Resurrection.
What are the main facts about Surah Az-Zalzalah?
Surah Az-Zalzalah is a Madani surah with 8 verses; it is number 99 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 599. Its big idea: We will see every deed on the Last Day, however small.
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