Ash-Shams 91:9

What It Means: Reading in Context

The pronoun it refers to the soul mentioned in 91:7–8. Read with 91:10: the paired verses contrast nurturing or purifying the soul with corrupting it. This entry presents Qur’an 91:9 from Surah Ash-Shams, 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.