Al-Haqqah | The Reality
[69:1] The Imminent Happening!
[69:2] What is the Imminent Happening?
[69:3] And what can let you know what the Imminent happening is?
[69:4] Thamud and Ad had denied (the happening of) the Shocking Event (the Day of Judgment).
[69:5] As for Thamud, they were destroyed by that (dreadful cry), which exceeded all limits.
[69:6] And as for Ad, they were destroyed by a violent windstorm
[69:7] that He imposed on them for seven nights and eight consecutive days; so you could see them thrown on the ground, as if they were trunks of hollow palm-trees.
[69:8] Now, do you see any remnant of them?
[69:9] And Firaun (Pharaoh) and those before him and the overthrown towns came up with evil,
[69:10] and they disobeyed the messenger of their Lord, so He seized them with an extremely severe seizure.
[69:11] When the water overflowed (in the Deluge of Nuh), We let you (O mankind,) board the floating ship,
[69:12] so that We make it a reminder for you, and so that a preserving ear (that hears their story) may preserve it.
[69:13] Then, once the Trumpet will be blown for the first time,
[69:14] and the earth and the mountains will be lifted and crushed into pieces with a single blow,
[69:15] then on that Day the Happening will happen,
[69:16] and the sky will burst apart, while it will have become frail on that day.
[69:17] And the angels will be on its borders. And on that Day, the Throne of your Lord will be carried above them by eight (angels).
[69:18] On that day, you will be brought forward in a way that no secret of yours will remain secret.
[69:19] Now, as for him who is given his book in his right hand, he will say (to his colleagues), ‘Come here, read my book.
[69:20] I was sure that I would encounter my reckoning’.
[69:21] So he will be in a well-pleasing life
[69:22] in a lofty garden,
[69:23] the fruits of which will be close at hand.
[69:24] (It will be said to such people,) ‘Eat and drink with pleasure, as a reward for what you did in advance during past days’.
[69:25] As for him who will be given his book in his left hand, he will say, ‘Oh, would that I had not been given my book,
[69:26] and I had never known what my account is!
[69:27] Oh, would that it (death) had been the end of the matter!
[69:28] My wealth has not been of any use to me.
[69:29] My power has gone from me for good’.
[69:30] (Then it will be said to angels,) ‘Seize him, then put a collar around his neck,
[69:31] and then, let him burn in the blazing fire.
[69:32] Thereafter, fasten him with a chain the measure of which is seventy hands’.
[69:33] Indeed, he did not believe in Allah, the Almighty,
[69:34] and did not persuade (others) to feed the needy.
[69:35] So, he has no friend here today,
[69:36] nor any food except that which comes out from wounds when washing,
[69:37] which is eaten by none but the sinners.
[69:38] I swear by what you see,
[69:39] and what you do not see,
[69:40] it is surely the speech of a noble Messenger, (that he conveys from Allah).
[69:41] and it is not the speech of a poet, (but) little you believe,
[69:42] nor is it the speech of a soothsayer, (but) little you heed to the advice.
[69:43] It is a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
[69:44] Had he (the prophet) forged some statements in Our name,
[69:45] We would have certainly seized him by the right hand,
[69:46] and then severed his life-artery,
[69:47] and none of you could have saved him from it.
[69:48] It is infact a Reminder for the God-fearing.
[69:49] And, of course, We know that among you there are deniers.
[69:50] And surely, it is a cause of remorse for the disbelievers.
[69:51] And it is surely an absolute truth.
[69:52] So, pronounce the purity of the name of your magnificent Lord.
[69:1] The Imminent Happening!
[69:2] What is the Imminent Happening?
[69:3] And what can let you know what the Imminent happening is?
[69:4] Thamud and Ad had denied (the happening of) the Shocking Event (the Day of Judgment).
[69:5] As for Thamud, they were destroyed by that (dreadful cry), which exceeded all limits.
[69:6] And as for Ad, they were destroyed by a violent windstorm
[69:7] that He imposed on them for seven nights and eight consecutive days; so you could see them thrown on the ground, as if they were trunks of hollow palm-trees.
[69:8] Now, do you see any remnant of them?
[69:9] And Firaun (Pharaoh) and those before him and the overthrown towns came up with evil,
[69:10] and they disobeyed the messenger of their Lord, so He seized them with an extremely severe seizure.
[69:11] When the water overflowed (in the Deluge of Nuh), We let you (O mankind,) board the floating ship,
[69:12] so that We make it a reminder for you, and so that a preserving ear (that hears their story) may preserve it.
[69:13] Then, once the Trumpet will be blown for the first time,
[69:14] and the earth and the mountains will be lifted and crushed into pieces with a single blow,
[69:15] then on that Day the Happening will happen,
[69:16] and the sky will burst apart, while it will have become frail on that day.
[69:17] And the angels will be on its borders. And on that Day, the Throne of your Lord will be carried above them by eight (angels).
[69:18] On that day, you will be brought forward in a way that no secret of yours will remain secret.
[69:19] Now, as for him who is given his book in his right hand, he will say (to his colleagues), ‘Come here, read my book.
[69:20] I was sure that I would encounter my reckoning’.
[69:21] So he will be in a well-pleasing life
[69:22] in a lofty garden,
[69:23] the fruits of which will be close at hand.
[69:24] (It will be said to such people,) ‘Eat and drink with pleasure, as a reward for what you did in advance during past days’.
[69:25] As for him who will be given his book in his left hand, he will say, ‘Oh, would that I had not been given my book,
[69:26] and I had never known what my account is!
[69:27] Oh, would that it (death) had been the end of the matter!
[69:28] My wealth has not been of any use to me.
[69:29] My power has gone from me for good’.
[69:30] (Then it will be said to angels,) ‘Seize him, then put a collar around his neck,
[69:31] and then, let him burn in the blazing fire.
[69:32] Thereafter, fasten him with a chain the measure of which is seventy hands’.
[69:33] Indeed, he did not believe in Allah, the Almighty,
[69:34] and did not persuade (others) to feed the needy.
[69:35] So, he has no friend here today,
[69:36] nor any food except that which comes out from wounds when washing,
[69:37] which is eaten by none but the sinners.
[69:38] I swear by what you see,
[69:39] and what you do not see,
[69:40] it is surely the speech of a noble Messenger, (that he conveys from Allah).
[69:41] and it is not the speech of a poet, (but) little you believe,
[69:42] nor is it the speech of a soothsayer, (but) little you heed to the advice.
[69:43] It is a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
[69:44] Had he (the prophet) forged some statements in Our name,
[69:45] We would have certainly seized him by the right hand,
[69:46] and then severed his life-artery,
[69:47] and none of you could have saved him from it.
[69:48] It is infact a Reminder for the God-fearing.
[69:49] And, of course, We know that among you there are deniers.
[69:50] And surely, it is a cause of remorse for the disbelievers.
[69:51] And it is surely an absolute truth.
[69:52] So, pronounce the purity of the name of your magnificent Lord.
Tafsir
Overview of Surah Al-Haqqah
- Title and Position: Surah Al-Haqqah is the 69th chapter of the Quran. The title “Al-Haqqah” translates to “The Inevitable” or “The Reality,” referring to the Day of Judgment, which is a central theme of the surah.
- Verses and Structure: This surah contains 52 verses. It is recognized for its vivid description of the Day of Judgment, the fate of previous nations that denied their prophets, and the ultimate outcomes for the righteous and the wicked.
- Themes and Messages: Major themes include the certainty of the Day of Judgment, the consequences of denying truth, the accountability of human actions, and the contrasting destinies awaiting humans in the afterlife based on their earthly conduct.
- Significance in Islamic Thought: Surah Al-Haqqah is significant for its stark portrayal of the realities of the afterlife, serving as a reminder of the inevitable accountability and the imperative to lead a righteous life.
Detailed Explanation
- The Certainty of the Day of Judgment: The surah begins by emphasizing the absolute certainty and the transformative nature of the Day of Judgment, describing how it will alter the entire cosmos and human existence.
- Fate of Previous Nations: It recounts the stories of past peoples, such as Thamud, ‘Ad, and Pharaoh’s Egypt, who faced divine retribution for their refusal to heed the warnings of their prophets.
- Accountability and Records of Deeds: The surah details how individuals will be presented with their record of deeds, with the righteous receiving their records in their right hand and the wicked in their left or behind their back.
- Contrasting Destinies: It vividly describes the contrasting destinies of the righteous, who will enjoy bliss in paradise, and the wicked, who will endure punishment in hell.
- Divine Revelation and Prophecy: The surah also touches upon the theme of divine revelation, affirming the Quran’s origin as a message from God and validating the prophetic mission of Muhammad.
FAQs
- Why is Surah Al-Haqqah named “The Inevitable”?
- The surah is named “Al-Haqqah” due to its focus on the Day of Judgment, an event described as an inevitable reality that every soul will experience, emphasizing its certainty and the transformative impact it will have.
- How does Surah Al-Haqqah depict the Day of Judgment?
- It provides a vivid and detailed depiction, highlighting the upheaval of the natural world, the precise accounting of deeds, and the clear distinction between the outcomes for the righteous and the wicked.
- What lessons can be learned from the fate of previous nations mentioned in the surah?
- These accounts serve as warnings about the consequences of denying truth and rejecting divine guidance, illustrating the need for humility, faith, and adherence to God’s commands.
- What does the surah convey about the outcomes for the righteous and wicked?
- It contrasts the eternal bliss and rewards awaiting the righteous with the severe punishment and despair that will befall the wicked, underscoring the direct correlation between earthly actions and afterlife consequences.
- The surah is named “Al-Haqqah” due to its focus on the Day of Judgment, an event described as an inevitable reality that every soul will experience, emphasizing its certainty and the transformative impact it will have.
- It provides a vivid and detailed depiction, highlighting the upheaval of the natural world, the precise accounting of deeds, and the clear distinction between the outcomes for the righteous and the wicked.
- These accounts serve as warnings about the consequences of denying truth and rejecting divine guidance, illustrating the need for humility, faith, and adherence to God’s commands.
- It contrasts the eternal bliss and rewards awaiting the righteous with the severe punishment and despair that will befall the wicked, underscoring the direct correlation between earthly actions and afterlife consequences.
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