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Kiram Katibin (Noble Recorders)

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Kiram Katibin (Noble Recorders)

كِرَامًا كَاتِبِينَ

The Noble Recorders (كِرَامًا كَاتِبِينَ) embody a profound concept in Islamic belief, referring to the revered angels specifically appointed by Allah. Their sacred duty is to meticulously document every action, word, and even the intentions of each human being throughout their lives. The Quran beautifully highlights this divine vigilance, reminding us that [indeed, appointed over you are keepers], who are further described as [Noble and recording]. These ever-present, vigilant angels diligently [know whatever you do], ensuring a complete and just record. This concept serves as a powerful reminder of profound accountability and divine justice. It instills in believers a deep sense of mindfulness and responsibility, encouraging them to live with integrity and conscious awareness of their deeds. Knowing that every action, whether public or private, is being meticulously preserved for presentation on the Day of Judgment fosters a life lived in striving for goodness, reflection, and sincere devotion to Allah.

Quran 3 verses

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وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَٰفِظِينَ

Wa inna 'alaikum lahaa fizeen

And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers,

حالانکہ تم پر نگہبان مقرر ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فِي أَيِّ صُورَ‌ةٍ مَّا شَاءَ رَ‌كَّبَكَ (He composed you in whichever form He willed....82:8). This is to indicate that since the basic structure of all human beings is the same, it was expected that the zillions of members of the human society would have shared the same shape, size and features, b...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Yet lo! there are above you watchers from among the angels over your deeds
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Virtues of Surat Al-Infitar An-Nasa'i recorded from Jabir that Mu`adh stood and lead the people in the Night prayer, and he made the recitation of his prayer long. So the Prophet said, «أَفَتَّانٌ أَنْتَ يَا مُعَاذُ؟ أَيْنَ كُنْتَ عَنْ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الاّعْلَى...
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كِرَامًا كَٰتِبِينَ

Kiraaman kaatibeen

Noble and recording;

عالی قدر (تمہاری باتوں کے) لکھنے والے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فِي أَيِّ صُورَ‌ةٍ مَّا شَاءَ رَ‌كَّبَكَ (He composed you in whichever form He willed....82:8). This is to indicate that since the basic structure of all human beings is the same, it was expected that the zillions of members of the human society would have shared the same shape, size and features, b...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: noble in God’s sight writers of these deeds
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Virtues of Surat Al-Infitar An-Nasa'i recorded from Jabir that Mu`adh stood and lead the people in the Night prayer, and he made the recitation of his prayer long. So the Prophet said, «أَفَتَّانٌ أَنْتَ يَا مُعَاذُ؟ أَيْنَ كُنْتَ عَنْ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الاّعْلَى...
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يَعْلَمُونَ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ

Ya'lamoona ma taf'aloon

They know whatever you do.

جو تم کرتے ہو وہ اسے جانتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فِي أَيِّ صُورَ‌ةٍ مَّا شَاءَ رَ‌كَّبَكَ (He composed you in whichever form He willed....82:8). This is to indicate that since the basic structure of all human beings is the same, it was expected that the zillions of members of the human society would have shared the same shape, size and features, b...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: who know whatever you do all of it.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Virtues of Surat Al-Infitar An-Nasa'i recorded from Jabir that Mu`adh stood and lead the people in the Night prayer, and he made the recitation of his prayer long. So the Prophet said, «أَفَتَّانٌ أَنْتَ يَا مُعَاذُ؟ أَيْنَ كُنْتَ عَنْ سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الاّعْلَى...

Hadith 1 tradition

Sahih al-Bukhari 65:458sahih

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ زُرَارَةَ بْنَ أَوْفَى، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَثَلُ الَّذِي يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ وَهْوَ حَافِظٌ لَهُ مَعَ السَّفَرَةِ الْكِرَامِ الْبَرَرَةِ، وَمَثَلُ الَّذِي يَقْرَأُ الْقُرْآنَ وَهْوَ يَتَعَاهَدُهُ وَهْوَ عَلَيْهِ شَدِيدٌ، فَلَهُ أَجْرَانِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Aisha:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Such a person as recites the Qur'an and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). And such a person exerts himself to learn the Qur'an by heart, and recites it with great difficulty, will have a double reward

ہم سے آدم نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے شعبہ نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے قتادہ نے بیان کیا، کہا کہ میں نے زرارہ بن اوفی سے سنا، وہ سعد بن ہشام سے بیان کرتے تھے اور ان سے عائشہ رضی اللہ عنہا نے کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ اس شخص کی مثال جو قرآن پڑھتا ہے اور وہ اس کا حافظ بھی ہے، مکرم اور نیک لکھنے والے ( فرشتوں ) جیسی ہے اور جو شخص قرآن مجید باربار پڑھتا ہے۔ پھر بھی وہ اس کے لیے دشوار ہے تو اسے دوگنا ثواب ملے گا۔

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