Meccan·Surah 80

عبس

Surah Abasa — Ayah 19

He Frowned

42 Ayahs·Verse 80:19
80:19

مِن نُّطْفَةٍ خَلَقَهُۥ فَقَدَّرَهُۥ

From a sperm-drop He created him and destined for him;

Context in Surah Abasa

Nearby ayahs help place verse 80:19 in sequence and meaning.

قُتِلَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مَآ أَكْفَرَهُۥ

Cursed is man; how disbelieving is he.

مِنْ أَىِّ شَىْءٍ خَلَقَهُۥ

From what substance did He create him?

ثُمَّ ٱلسَّبِيلَ يَسَّرَهُۥ

Then He eased the way for him;

ثُمَّ أَمَاتَهُۥ فَأَقْبَرَهُۥ

Then He causes his death and provides a grave for him.