Lilafi Quraish Surah in English, Arabic and Transliteration

Surah Quraish (Lilafi quraish surah) is the 106th chapter of the Quran. It has only 4 verses and talks about the blessings and good things that the Quraish tribe received from Allah.

This chapter reminds them to be thankful for what they have and worship Allah and show appreciation for His favors.

It’s a short but important message that teaches us to recognize and be grateful for the good things Allah gives us.

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Lilafi Quraish Surah in Arabic

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

لِإِيلافِ قُرَيْشٍ (١) إِيلافِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ (٢) فَلْيَعْبُدُوا رَبَّ هَذَا الْبَيْتِ (٣) الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ (٤)

Surah Lilafi Quraish Transliteration

Li iylafi Kuraish
Ilaa fihim rihlatash shitaa i wassaiyf
Fal ya’abuduu rabba hazal bayt
Allazi ad’amahum min juu’in wa aa manahum min kauf

Lilafi Quraish Surah in English Translation

For the blessings [We have bestowed upon] Quraysh.
The blessing of their regular journeys, winter and summer.
Let them worship the Lord of this House.
Who has fed them against hunger and has secured them against fear.

Summary Surah Lilafi Quraish

Name in English	The Neighbourly Assistance, Small Kindnesses, Almsgiving, Assistance
Name in Arabic	قُرَيْش
Verses	4
Position in Quran	106th Surah
Classification	Meccan
Surah Before	Surah Al-Feel (105)
Surah After	Surah Al-Maa’oon (107)
Theme	The Quraysh, custodians of the Kaaba, should be thankful to God for protecting them from hunger and danger.

This surah was revealed in Makkah and has only 4 short verses. It talks about the safe trade routes that the Quraish tribe had with their neighbors, allowing them to travel and trade goods.

Every year, they would:

Travel to Yemen in the winter to buy spices and other goods from India and beyond
Take these goods to Syria in the summer to sell and bring back other trading goods

Allah reminds them to be thankful for His blessings, including:

Safety from fear and harm
Food to eat when they were hungry

Allah asks them to worship Him alone and be grateful for His favors.

Allah’s Blessings to Quraysh

Allah bestowed countless blessings upon the Quraysh tribe. One of the greatest blessings was the safety they enjoyed while traveling for trade, in addition to the security of living in the sanctuary of Makkah.

Commentators believe this surah is connected to the previous one, highlighting how Allah protected Quraysh from harm, specifically the army of the elephant, to:

Keep them safe
Guard their interests
Secure their trade journeys to Yemen and Syria

Allah destroyed those who intended harm and increased respect for the Quraysh and the Haram (sanctuary) in the hearts of the Arabs, allowing them to travel safely.

In gratitude, Allah commands them to worship Him alone, saying:

Worship the Lord of this House (the Kaaba)
Acknowledge His oneness and devote worship sincerely to Him
Give thanks for His blessings, including:
- Plenty of food to eat
- Security and protection from fear

These worldly blessings require gratitude to Allah. The surah honors the Kaaba by specifically mentioning Allah as its Lord, although He is the Lord of all things.

Lessons from Surah Quraish

Allah’s Protection: Allah blessed the Quraish tribe with year-round security for their trade caravans, due to their connection to the House of Allah.
Gratitude and Obedience: Allah expects us to worship and obey Him alone in return for His blessings and bounties.
Abundance in Makkah: Allah blessed Makkah with an abundance of food, drink, and goods, even during busy periods, while surrounding areas may face scarcity.
Appreciate Allah’s Blessings: Never take Allah’s blessings for granted. Show gratitude by remaining obedient to Him.
Worship and Obey: Recognize Allah’s favors and respond with worship and obedience, acknowledging His sovereignty and care.