As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection concludes Surah 77, Al-Mursalãt or Those Sent Forth, verses 29-50. These verses speak of the Day of Judgement, when the disbelievers will be made to walk towards the fires of hell and the righteous will be given all they desire. Finally, a warning is delivered to the disbelievers.
Tafseer explains the double allegory of the “yellow sparks” contained in verses 32-33.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.
On the Day of Judgment it will be said to the disbelievers: “Walk on to hell which you used deny![29] Walk on to the shadow of smoke ascending in three columns,[30] giving neither coolness nor shelter from the flames,[31] throwing up sparks as huge as castles,[32] as if there were (a string of) yellow camels (marching swiftly).”[33 ] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![34] On that Day, they shall not be able to speak,[35] nor be given permission to offer their excuses.[36] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![37] Such will be the Day of Judgment. We shall assemble you and your past generations.[38] Now if you have a plot, use it against Me.[39] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![40] 77:[29-40]
Surely the righteous shall dwell amidst cool shades and springs[41] and shall have whatever fruits they desire.[42] We shall say to them: “Eat and drink to your heart’s content, this is the reward for your good deeds.”[43] Thus shall We reward the righteous.[44] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![45] 77:[41-45]
Eat and enjoy yourselves for a little while. Surely you are criminals.[46] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![47] When they are asked to bow down before Allah, they do not bow down.[48] Woe on that Day to the disbelievers![49] In what statement after this Qur’an, will they believe?[50] 77:[46-50]
Ameen.
Tafseer
Concerning the yellow sparks in verses 32-33:
The yellow sparks flying swiftly one after another suggest a string of camels marching swiftly, such as those which the Arabs of Nejd and central Arabia are so proud of. There is a double allegory. It refers not only to the colour and the rapid succession of sparks, but to the vanity of worldly pride, as much as to say, “your fine yellow camels in which you took such pride in the world are but sparks that fly away and even sting you in the Hereafter!” Smoke with sparks may also assume fantastic shapes like long-necked camels.
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.