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Sura 100
Aya 1

Chapter 100

The Chargersal-ʿĀdiyāt ( العاديات )

11 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that opens with the mention of galloping war steeds that it calls The Chargers, whose very hoofs strike sparks upon the rocky earth as they carry their riders furiously into the midst of the fray life. It takes its name from “the chargers” (al-ʿadiyāt) mentioned in verse 1. The surah touch upon Gods swearing by the warhorses He has subjected to man’s use that man is ungrateful and misguided.«

The surah is also known as Snorting Steeds, The Charging Mares, The Charging Steeds, The War Steeds, Those That Run, Those Who Run

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

(Saheeh International): In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

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وَالعادِياتِ ضَبحًا

(Saheeh International)

Al-‘Aadiyāt: The Racers.
By the racers, panting,1
  • i.e., the horses of those fighting for Allāh's cause as they race to attack the enemy.