Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:1–6)
الم ﴿١﴾ اللَّـهُلَاإِلَـٰهَإِلَّاهُوَالْحَيُّالْقَيُّومُ ﴿٢﴾ نَزَّلَعَلَيْكَالْكِتَابَبِالْحَقِّمُصَدِّقًالِّمَابَيْنَيَدَيْهِوَأَنزَلَالتَّوْرَاةَوَالْإِنجِيلَ ﴿٣﴾ مِنقَبْلُهُدًىلِّلنَّاسِوَأَنزَلَالْفُرْقَانَۗإِنَّالَّذِينَكَفَرُوابِآيَاتِاللَّـهِلَهُمْعَذَابٌشَدِيدٌۗوَاللَّـهُعَزِيزٌذُوانتِقَامٍ ﴿٤﴾ إِنَّاللَّـهَلَايَخْفَىٰعَلَيْهِشَيْءٌفِيالْأَرْضِوَلَافِيالسَّمَاءِ ﴿٥﴾ هُوَالَّذِييُصَوِّرُكُمْفِيالْأَرْحَامِكَيْفَيَشَاءُۚلَاإِلَـٰهَإِلَّاهُوَالْعَزِيزُالْحَكِيمُ ﴿٦﴾
English Transliteration
- Alif-Laam-Meem
- Allaahu laa ilaaha illaa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyoom
- Nazzala ‘alaykal-kitaaba bil-haqqi musaddiqan limaa bayna yadayhi wa anzalat-Tawraata wal-Injeel
- Min qablu hudan lin-naasi wa anzalal-furqaan; innal-lazeena kafaroo bi-aayaatil-laahi lahum ‘azaabun shadeed; wal-laahu ‘Azeezun Zuo-ntiqaam
- Innal-laaha laa yakhfaa ‘alayhi shay’un fil-ardi wa laa fis-samaa’
- Huwal-lazee yusawwirukum fil-arhaami kayfa yashaa’; laa ilaaha illaa Huwal-‘Azeezul-Hakeem
English Translation (Saheeh International)
- “Alif, Laam, Meem.”
- “Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence.”
- “He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.”
- “Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Criterion. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allah will have a severe punishment; and Allah is Exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution.”
- “Indeed, from Allah nothing is hidden in the earth nor in the heaven.”
- “It is He who forms you in the wombs however He wills. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.”
Bengali Translation (বাংলা অনুবাদ)
(১) «আলিফ-লাম-মীম।’’
(২) «আল্লাহ, তিনি ছাড়া কোন ইলাহ নেই, তিনি চিরঞ্জীব, চিরপ্রতিষ্ঠিত ধারক।’’»
(৩) «তিনি তোমার উপর কিতাব নাযিল করেছেন যথাযথভাবে, এর পূর্বে যা এসেছে তার সত্যায়নকারী হিসেবে এবং নাযিল করেছেন তাওরাত ও ইনজীল।’’»
(৪) «ইতঃপূর্বে মানুষের জন্য হিদায়াতস্বরূপ। আর তিনি ফুরকান নাযিল করেছেন। নিশ্চয় যারা অস্বীকার করে আল্লাহর আয়াতসমূহ, তাদের জন্যই রয়েছে কঠিন আযাব। আর আল্লাহ পরাক্রমশালী, প্রতিশোধগ্রহণকারী।’’»
(৫) «নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ, তাঁর নিকট গোপন থাকে না কোন কিছু যমীনে এবং না আসমানে।’’»
(৬) «তিনিই মাতৃগর্ভে তোমাদেরকে আকৃতি দান করেন যেভাবে তিনি চান। তিনি ছাড়া কোন (সত্য) ইলাহ নেই; তিনি পরাক্রমশালী, প্রজ্ঞাময়।’’»
In Ruqyah Shari’ah (Quranic healing), Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:1–6) is recognized as a powerful Passage of Omniscience, Protection, and Total Subjugation of Hidden Illusions (Ayat al-Hifz wal-Ilm al-Ilahi):
1. Exposing and Neutralizing Hidden Magic (Sihr Khafi) and Secret Plots
- Spiritual Principle: Because verse 5 explicitly declares that nothing in the earth or heavens is hidden from Allah (“Laa yakhfaa ‘alayhi shay'”), any hidden black magic, buried knots, or secret envious plots directed against a person are fully exposed and rendered powerless before His sight.
- Ruqyah Application: Recited during diagnostic and treatment sessions for patients suffering from mysterious ailments, hidden blockages, or chronic unexplained symptoms to bring divine light and exposure to covert spiritual interference.
2. Safeguarding Physical Well-being, Health, and Reproductive Protection
- Spiritual Principle: Verse 6 highlights Allah’s exclusive control over human creation in the womb (“Forms you in the wombs however He wills”). This is frequently utilized in specialized Ruqyah for safeguarding pregnancies, reproductive health, and protecting against spiritual interference targeting lineage or fertility (Sihr al-Arham).
- Ruqyah Application: Recited over expectant mothers or those facing unexplained reproductive hurdles as part of protective and healing supplications (Wird).
3. Anchoring the Heart in Absolute Certainty and Calm (Sakinah)
- Spiritual Principle: Recognizing Allah as Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyoom (The Sustainer) relieves the human heart of anxiety, helplessness, and fear of unseen forces.
- Ruqyah Application: Incorporated into morning and evening protective routines to fortify the mind against panic, intrusive dark thoughts, and spiritual vulnerability.
📖 Hadith Reference
Authentic Hadith References
1. The Supreme Power and Blessing of the Opening of Surah Ali 'Imran
Narrator: Abu Umamah al-Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him)
Hadith: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
«اقْرَءُوا الْقُرْآنَ فَإِنَّهُ يَأْتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ شَفِيعًا لِأَصْحَابِهِ، اقْرَءُوا الزَّهْرَاوَيْنِ: الْبَقَرَةَ وَسُورَةَ آلِ عِمْرَانَ...»
"Recite the Quran, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions. Recite the two radiant ones: Al-Baqarah and Surah Ali 'Imran..."
Reference: Sahih Muslim 804
📜 Tafsir / Commentary
Classical mufassireen explain the supreme theological foundation and divine omniscience established in the opening of Surah Ali 'Imran:
1. The Divine Attributes of Life, Sustenance, and Total Omniscience
Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Imam Ibn Kathir explains that these verses open with the Ism Al-A'zam (The Greatest Name of Allah) through Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyoom (The Sustainer of existence), which are also embedded in Ayat al-Kursi. Verse 5 highlights absolute omniscience ("Nothing is hidden from Allah in the earth nor in the heaven"), while verse 6 emphasizes His absolute sovereignty over human creation and form ("He who forms you in the wombs however He wills"). This serves as a direct refutation of any hidden sorcery, evil intention, or secret machination, as everything is completely transparent before Allah.
Tafsir Al-Qurtubi: Imam Al-Qurtubi notes that the mention of the divine books (Torah, Gospel, and Quran) establishes the continuity of divine guidance, culminating in the Quran as Al-Furqan (The Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood). In the context of spiritual protection, reciting passages proclaiming Allah's absolute awareness and control shields the believer from hidden harms, doubts, and spiritual manipulation.