About the Surah

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

Qaf. (Only Allah knows its meanings) By the Glorious Quran. (i.e. which is more esteemed than other Books).

In fact, they wonder that a war-ner has come to them from among them-selves. So the dis-believers say: “This is a strange thing,

When we are dead and have been reduced to dust (shall we be raised again?) This return is beyond common sense.”

(Allah’s knowledge is  supreme) Verily, We know what earth eats of their bodies (bit by bit in the grave). And with Us is a Book which records and pre-serves everything.

In fact, they had denied the truth (the Quran) when it had reached them. So they are in a confused state of mind (sometimes wonder, sometimes deny and cannot differentiate between truth and falsehood).

Have they not looked at the sky above them, how We have made it (high and big) and adorned it (with stars) and there is no rift in it (hence, it is very stable)?

And We have spread out the earth and have placed mountains on it firmly and produced in it every kind of lovely vegetations.

(Which are) for the reflection and as a reminder (of the Power of Allah) for every slave who turns to Allah in repentance

And We send down blessed water (rain) from the sky, so We produce with it gardens and grain (from many kinds of crops) which are reaped.

And very tall palm trees with new tender fruits packed one over the other,

Which are food for Allah’s slaves, and We revive the dead earth (with this water). Exactly like this, you will come out (from your graves).

Before these people (of Makkah), the people of Nuh ( ) , Dwellers of Ar-Rass (as in Surah Al-Buruj:4 – Tabari) and Thamud (people) de-nied (their respective mes--seng-ers).

And A’d (people) and Firaun and the brethren of Lut ( ) .

And the Dwellers of Wood [i.e. people of Shuaib ( ) ], and the people of Tubba (in Yemen). Everyone of them denied their (respective) messengers. Hence, (My) Threat was justified (for them and they were de-stroyed).

Were We then tired by creating you first time? In fact, they are in doubt (without any proof) about a new creation (i.e. resurrection). (Also see Surah Ar-Rum:27).

And, indeed, We have created man (which is a proof of Our Power), and We even know what ideas come to his mind. (Hence, knowing his actions performed by his hand, feet, tongue etc are much more easy). We are, in fact, more close to man (by Our Knowledge) than his jugular vein.

(Bear in mind that) two angels are sitting on the right and the left side of each person to record (his deeds as physical evidence).

As soon as he (or she) utters a word the watcher is ever-ready to record it.

And the agony of death comes confirming the truth (conveyed by the Mes-sengers) and that is (the death) which you have been scared of!

And the Trumpet will be blown (and everybody will be resurrected). That is the Day of the promised torment.

And every person will come with two angels, one to lead him (to the place of accountability) and the other to bear witness (for his deeds).

(It will be said to the dis-believers): “Indeed, you were heed-less of this Day (and denied it). So We have removed the cover from you, so your eyesight is very sharp this Day (Nothing prevents you from wit-nessing this Day).”

And his companion (angel) will say: “Here is (the record of your deeds) ready with me!”

(Allah will say to the angels): “Both of you dump into Hell every stubborn disbeliever.”

“Who hindered the good, was a  transgressor and who doubted (the truth).”

“Who made other gods along with Allah. Hence, both of you throw him in severe torment.”

His companion (Satan), will say: “Our Creator! I did not compel him for transgression (in disbelief). In fact, he was himself far astray (voluntarily).”

Allah will say: “Don’t dispute in My presence. I had sent you warnings in advance (through messengers and the Scriptures).

I do not change my Word or promise, (hence, you will be pun-ished), and I am not unjust to My slaves.” (Disbelievers are suffering due to their own evil deeds).

On that Day when We will say to Hell: “Are you filled up?” It will say: “Are there any more (to come)?” 

And Paradise will be brought near to the pious person and it will not be away (from them at all).

(It will be said to them): “This is what was promised to every one who often return to Allah with sincere repentance and performed all obligations punctually.”

“Who feared the Most Gra-cious (Allah) in the Unseen and came with a heart turned in repentance (to Him).”

“Enter (this Paradise) with peace and security. This is the Day of eternal life!”

There they will have all that they desire, and We have more (Favours for them e.g. the bliss of glance at the All-Mighty Allah).(Also see Surah Yunus:26)

And We have destroyed many communities before them who were stronger in power (than the idolaters of Makkah). They used to travel from city to city (to strengthen their economic means. But when Our torment came) they had no ref-uge to go to. (Hence, they could not escape Our punishment.)

Indeed, there is a reminder in it for him who has (an understanding) heart or (at least) listens attentively.

And, indeed, We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days without becoming tired.

[O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) !] So be pa-tient about what they say. (Don’t be sad. And to keep yourself occupied) Glorify the Praise of your Creator, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting (i.e. Fajr, Zuhr and Asr prayers).

And during part of the night glorify His praises too (i.e. Magrib and Isha prayers) and likewise after obligatory prayers. (i.e. during the optional and addi-tional prayers). (Also see Surah Al-Isra:79)

And listen attentively (to the description of the Day of Resurrection narrated here). The Day when the caller will call from a near place (i.e. the sound of Trumpet will be heard by everyone clearly as if it is blown next to him),

That Day everyone will hear the shout (of the Trumpet) for sure. That is the Day to come out of the graves (resurrected).

We, indeed, give them life and We cause them death and to Us is the final return.

That Day when the earth will suddenly split and they will come out running (for the gathering). To make that (huge) gathering is easy for Us.

[O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) !] (Don’t be sad). We are fully aware of what they say (about the Day of Resurrection). [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) !] You are not to force them (to believe). So just warn them by the Quran those who fear My Warning (or Threat).