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Arabic song · Islamic nasheed

ويلٌ للمطففين lyrics

English: Woe to the Defrauders

On this page: Meaning · Lyrics with English translation · Lines explained · Words to learn

What “ويلٌ للمطففين” is about

This song warns against injustice and deceit, particularly in business dealings. It addresses those who cheat others by taking full measure for themselves but giving less when it's their turn to give. The song reminds listeners of the Day of Judgment when everyone will stand before God to account for their deeds, urging them to be just and repent before it is too late.

ويلٌ للمطففين lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original, in Roman letters and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Verse 1]

ويلٌ لمن قد طغى واستكبر

Waylun liman qad ṭaghā wa-stakbar

Woe to him who has transgressed and become arrogant,

في الميزان بخسًا وتدبر

Fī al-mīzāni bakhsan wa-tadabbar

In the balance, he shortchanges and schemes.

يأخذ حقًا، ويزيد لنفسه

Ya'khudhu ḥaqqan, wa-yazīdu li-nafsihi

He takes his full right, and adds more for himself,

وللناس جورًا، لا يتفكر

Wa-lil-nāsi jawran, lā yatafakkar

And to people, injustice, he does not reflect.

[Chorus]

يومٌ آتٍ، لا شك فيه

Yawmun ātin, lā shakka fīhi

A day is coming, no doubt about it,

يومٌ يقوم الناس لربهم

Yawmun yaqūmu al-nāsu li-rabbihim

A day when people will stand before their Lord.

فالحذرَ الحذرَ، من غشٍّ فيه

Fa-l-ḥadhara al-ḥadhara, min ghashshin fīhi

So beware, beware, of deceit in it,

إن العدلَ أساسُ حكمهم

Indeed, justice is the foundation of their rule.

[Verse 2]

إذا اشترى، يستوفي كيلا

Idhā ishtarā, yastawfī kaylan

If he buys, he demands full measure,

وإذا باع، ينقص المكيالا

And if he sells, he shortens the measure.

ألا يخشى يومًا، فيه الوقوف

Alā yakhshā yawman, fīhi al-wuqūf

Does he not fear a day when he will stand,

أمام ربٍّ، يجزي الأفعالا

Before a Lord who recompenses deeds?

[Chorus]

يومٌ آتٍ، لا شك فيه

Yawmun ātin, lā shakka fīhi

A day is coming, no doubt about it,

يومٌ يقوم الناس لربهم

Yawmun yaqūmu al-nāsu li-rabbihim

A day when people will stand before their Lord.

فالحذرَ الحذرَ، من غشٍّ فيه

Fa-l-ḥadhara al-ḥadhara, min ghashshin fīhi

So beware, beware, of deceit in it,

إن العدلَ أساسُ حكمهم

Indeed, justice is the foundation of their rule.

[Bridge]

تب إلى الله، عدلاً كن

Repent to God, be just,

قبل يومٍ، فيه لا ينفع الثمن

Before a day when no price will avail.

[Chorus]

يومٌ آتٍ، لا شك فيه

Yawmun ātin, lā shakka fīhi

A day is coming, no doubt about it,

يومٌ يقوم الناس لربهم

Yawmun yaqūmu al-nāsu li-rabbihim

A day when people will stand before their Lord.

فالحذرَ الحذرَ، من غشٍّ فيه

Fa-l-ḥadhara al-ḥadhara, min ghashshin fīhi

So beware, beware, of deceit in it,

إن العدلَ أساسُ حكمهم

Indeed, justice is the foundation of their rule.

Lines explained

“ويلٌ لمن قد طغى واستكبر”

Waylun liman qad ṭaghā wa-stakbar

Woe to him who has transgressed and become arrogant,

This line directly references the beginning of Surah Al-Mutaffifin, which starts with 'Woe to the defrauders' (ويل للمطففين). The song expands on this by describing those who transgress and act arrogantly.

“يومٌ يقوم الناس لربهم”

Yawmun yaqūmu al-nāsu li-rabbihim

A day when people will stand before their Lord.

This line refers to the Day of Judgment, a central concept in Islam where all humanity will be resurrected and stand before God to be judged for their actions in life.

“قبل يومٍ، فيه لا ينفع الثمن”

Before a day when no price will avail.

This line emphasizes the urgency of repentance and justice, as on the Day of Judgment, worldly possessions or any form of 'price' will be useless for redemption.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

ويلٌWaylun
Woe
طغىṭaghā
transgressed, exceeded bounds
الميزانal-mīzān
the balance, scale
بخسًاbakhsan
shortchanging, defrauding
العدلَ
justice

About this recording

“ويلٌ للمطففين” is an Arabic song with a emotional, spiritual and powerful feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

The lyrics run to 22 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Arabic from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 764 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

Create a powerful, beautiful Arabic Islamic nasheed based on the lessons of Surah Al-Mutaffifin (Qur'an 83:1–4). Style and performance: - Deep, mature male Arabic voice. - Traditional Islamic nasheed style, solemn, emotional and spiritually moving. - No modern pop music, no dancing rhythm and preferably no musical instruments. - Use a beautiful Arabic vocal melody with a memorable rhythm. - Begi

Questions about “ويلٌ للمطففين”

What does “ويلٌ للمطففين” mean in English?

“ويلٌ للمطففين” means “Woe to the Defrauders” in English.

What is “ويلٌ للمطففين” about?

This song warns against injustice and deceit, particularly in business dealings. It addresses those who cheat others by taking full measure for themselves but giving less when it's their turn to give. The song reminds listeners of the Day of Judgment when everyone will stand before God to account for their deeds, urging them to be just and repent before it is too late.

Is there an English translation of the “ويلٌ للمطففين” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “ويلٌ للمطففين” is translated into English on this page, and each Arabic line is also written in Roman letters so you can sing along. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “ويلٌ للمطففين”?

SongUp AI wrote these Arabic lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “ويلٌ للمطففين” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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