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Kun Fayakun (Be, and it is)

Quran 36:82 · Surah Ya-Sin

Also known as: kun faya kun, be and it is, 36:82

Verse 82 of Surah Ya-Sin, which describes the absolute power of Allah's command.

When Allah wills a thing, He only says to it 'Be,' and it is. The verse captures the truth that creation needs no effort or delay on Allah's part, only His word. It is often recited as a reminder of trust in Allah when something feels impossible.

  1. 36:82

    إِنَّمَآ أَمْرُهُۥٓ إِذَآ أَرَادَ شَيْـًٔا أَن يَقُولَ لَهُۥ كُن فَيَكُونُ

    Innamaa amruhooo izaaa araada shai'an ai-yaqoola lahoo kun fa-yakoon

    His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, "Be," and it is.

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