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The Holy Quran
100. Surah Al-Adiyat (The Courser)
Arabic and English translation and transliteration

Period of Revelation
Mecca

Introduction
Allah in the beginning of this surah is referring to the steeds that charge into battle in early morning (the preferred time of attack by Prophet Muhammad). He waited to hear the athan from the other side, if it was not heard he would attack.
Other scholars have said that the beginning of this surah refers to how horses behave toward their masters, yet us, the mankind continues to disobey our master, Allah, and so, therefore horses are better than man.
The surah adds that mankind is evidence against itself of these sins. On the Last Day, "when that which is in the tombs is overthrown and that which is in the breasts is brought out," people will be judged according to what their hearts intended in life.
The surah concludes with the reminder that while men are fully aware of what they are doing and why, God is even more aware - what is hidden in men's hearts is known to God.

English Translation: Sahih International
Arabic Reciter: Mishari ibn Rashid al-`Afasy
English Reciter: Ibrahim Walk