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Adh-Dhariyat, ayah 1

Quran 51:1 — Adh-Dhariyat · "By those scattering dispersing"

Verse 1 of 60 · Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات) — The Winnowing Winds. This is the 51st chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 26.

وَالذَّارِيَاتِ ذَرْوًا

Waz-zaariyaati zarwaa

By those [winds] scattering [dust] dispersing

Translations of Adh-Dhariyat 51:1

4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.

Transliteration

Waz-zaariyaati zarwaa

Saheeh International
By those [winds] scattering [dust] dispersing

Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.

Marmaduke Pickthall
By those that winnow with a winnowing

1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali
By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast;

1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.

Kementerian Agama RI
Demi (angin) yang menerbangkan debu dengan kuat.

Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.

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Frequently asked about Adh-Dhariyat 51:1

What does Quran 51:1 say?

By those [winds] scattering [dust] dispersing This is verse 1 of Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات, "The Winnowing Winds"), a Meccan surah.

What is the Arabic text of Surah Adh-Dhariyat verse 1?

The Arabic text: وَالذَّارِيَاتِ ذَرْوًا — transliteration: Waz-zaariyaati zarwaa.

Which juz and page is Quran 51:1 in?

Adh-Dhariyat 51:1 appears in Juz 26, on Mushaf page 520.

How many verses does Surah Adh-Dhariyat have?

Surah Adh-Dhariyat contains 60 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 51st surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.

About Surah Adh-Dhariyat

Surah Adh-Dhariyat (الذاريات) — The Winnowing Winds — is the 51st chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 60 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.

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