Adh-Dhaariyat 51:20

What It Means: Reading in Context

This verse directs attention to signs in the earth. Verse 51:21 continues by turning attention towards the human self; both verses are linked here. Pickthall’s word portents is retained as part of his translation. This brief reminder makes no claim about a particular modern scientific discovery. This entry presents Qur’an 51:20 from Surah Adh-Dhaariyat, with Arabic text and Marmaduke Pickthall’s English translation. The translation conveys meaning in English; it is not a replacement for the Arabic Qur’an. Read the linked passage with the verses before and after it, particularly when a sentence continues across verse boundaries. The topics shown here are editorial reading aids rather than an exhaustive interpretation of the passage. Our short reflection offers a possible practical response, clearly separated from scripture. It should not be repeated as a verse, hadith or authoritative tafsir. For detailed interpretation or questions about religious practice, consult qualified scholarship and the complete source.