What does Quran 68:25 mean?

Quran 68:25 (Surah Al-Qalam, Ayah 25) translates to: "And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able."

Which Surah and Juz is Quran 68:25 from?

This ayah is from Surah Al-Qalam (The Pen), the 68th surah of the Quran. It appears in Juz 29.

Commentary on this ayah is available from Ibn Kathir, Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn, Ibn Abbas — classical scholars of Quranic exegesis.

This ayah connects to these Quranic topics: Arrogance, Moral Failure, Divine Punishment, Accountability, Day of Judgment.

وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍۢ قَٰدِرِينَ

Wa ghadaw 'alaa hardin qaadireen

And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able.

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Lessons from past peoples

68:25Ayah 152

9 ayahs in Al-Qalam are strongly about lessons from past peoples. This is one of them.

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And they went forth early supposing themselves able to prohibit to prevent the poor folk from enjoying the fruit.

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