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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

Ali Unal: IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE ALL-COMPASSIONATE

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وَالعادِياتِ ضَبحًا

Ali Unal

This sūrah of 11 verses was probably revealed in Madīnah. It gets its name from the word al-ādiyāt (chargers) in the first verse. After it praises the vanguards of Islam, it draws attention to some negative attitudes that exist in human beings, particularly in unbelievers, and it warns that God is fully aware of whatever people do.
By the chargers that run panting,