As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 88, Al-Ghãshiyah or the Overwhelming Event, verses 1-26. This Surah deals with two major themes – the condition of the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment and the wonders of nature, admonition and accountability.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.Has the news of the over shadowing event of resurrection reached you?[1] On that Day some faces shall be downcast,[2] in hard labor, worn out,[3] scorching in the blazing fire,[4] given to drink from a boiling fountain.[5] They shall have no food except bitter thorny fruit,[6] which will neither provide nourishment nor satisfy hunger.[7] While some faces on that Day shall be radiant,[8] well pleased with their endeavors,[9] in a lofty garden.[10] Therein they shall hear no loose talk.[11] Therein they shall have running springs.[12] Therein they shall be reclining on raised soft couches,[13] with goblets placed before them;[14] silky cushions ranged in order[15] and fine carpets richly spread.[16] 88:[1-16]
Do they not look at the camels, how they were created?[17] The heaven, how it was raised high?[18] The mountains, how they were firmly set?[19] And the earth, how it is spread out?[20] So keep on giving admonition, for you are an admonisher[21] not a taskmaster over them.[22] As for those who turn their backs and disbelieve,[23] Allah will punish them with the mighty punishment.[24] Surely to Us is their return,[25] then surely it is for Us to take their account.[26] 88:[17-26]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.