308 Page Notes

19  Surah Maryam (continued)

Page 308 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 308 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 308 of the Quran covers Surah Maryam, verses 39 through 51. This layout captures a major thematic shift: it begins with a cosmic warning about the Day of Regret, moves immediately into an extensive, deeply emotional dialogue between Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his polytheistic father, details Ibrahim's painful choice to emigrate for his faith, and closes with a transition honoring his descendants and Prophet Musa (Moses).

The Hadith and Sunnah literature connect profoundly with this page, detailing the tangible physical horror of that "Day of Regret," the heartbreaking trial Ibrahim will face regarding his father on Judgment Day, and the ultimate reward of maintaining an honorable legacy.

1. The Day of Regret and the Death of Death (Verse 39)

Page 308 opens with a direct command to the Prophet Muhammad: "And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Day of Regret (Yawm al-Hasrah) when the matter will be concluded; and [yet], they are in [a state of] heedlessness and they do not believe."

The Sunnah maps a highly vivid, literal narrative onto this specific verse. The Prophet explained that human "regret" reaches its absolute apex on this day because all ambiguity about the afterlife is permanently eliminated through a dramatic cosmic event: the physical slaughtering of Death itself.

Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "Death will be brought in the form of a white-and-black ram on the Day of Resurrection, and a caller will cry out: 'O people of Paradise!' They will raise their heads and look. The caller will ask: 'Do you know what this is?' They will say: 'Yes, this is death,' for all of them have seen it. Then the caller will cry out: 'O people of Hellfire!' They will raise their heads and look... The caller will ask: 'Do you know what this is?' They will say: 'Yes, this is death'..."

"Then the ram will be slaughtered between Paradise and Hell, and it will be said: 'O people of Paradise, eternity and no more death! O people of Hell, eternity and no more death!'" The Prophet then recited verse 19:39: "And warn them of the Day of Regret when the matter will be concluded; and yet they are in a state of heedlessness and they do not believe." — Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 4730) & Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2849)

2. Ibrahim's Plea and the Final Fate of His Father (Verses 41–48)

The core of page 308 tracks Ibrahim gently pleading with his father, Azar, to abandon idol worship ("O my father, why do you worship that which does not hear and does not see and will not benefit you at all?"). His father responds with harsh rejection and a threat of stoning ("If you do not desist, I will surely stone you, so avoid me for a prolonged time"). Ibrahim departs gracefully, promising, "Peace be upon you. I will ask forgiveness for you of my Lord."

The Sunnah links this earthly dialogue directly to an incredibly sorrowful scene that will play out on the Day of Judgment, showing the ultimate consequence of his father rejecting Ibrahim's gentle guidance on this page.

Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet Muhammad said: "Ibrahim will meet his father (Azar) on the Day of Resurrection, and Azar's face will be dark and covered with dust. Ibrahim will say to him: 'Did I not tell you not to disobey me?' His father will reply: 'Today I will not disobey you.' Ibrahim will then turn to Allah and say: 'O My Lord! You promised me that You would not disgrace me on the Day they are resurrected. What disgrace can be greater than the shaming of my father?'"

"Allah will say: 'I have forbidden Paradise to the disbelievers.' Then it will be said: 'O Ibrahim, look beneath your feet!' He will look and see his father transformed into a dhabh (a fouled, blood-stained hyena), which will then be caught by its legs and thrown directly into the Hellfire." — Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 3307)

3. The Reward of Honorable Mention (Verses 49–50)

In verses 49 and 50, after Ibrahim physically isolates himself from his family's polytheism, Allah rewards his sacrifice: "And We gave them of Our mercy, and We made for them a tongue of elevated truthfulness (lisan sidqin 'aliyya)."

Classical mufassireen (interpreters) like Ibn Kathir note that "a tongue of elevated truthfulness" means a beautiful, lasting, and honorable legacy among mankind until the end of time. The Sunnah models how this divine promise was answered: every single day, millions of Muslims globally fulfill this verse by honoring Ibrahim alongside Muhammad in their mandatory prayers.

Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Layla narrated that Ka'b bin 'Ujrah met him and said: "Shall I not give you a gift I heard from the Prophet?" He said, "Yes, give it to me." He said: "We asked the Messenger of Allah, 'How should we send blessings upon you and your household?' He replied: 'Say: O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, just as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Verily, You are Full of Praise and Majesty...' " — Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 3370) & Sahih Muslim (Hadith 406)

4. The Sincerity of Musa (Verse 51)

The final verse of page 308 introduces a new prophetic history: "And mention in the Book, Moses. Indeed, he was chosen (mukhlasan), and he was a messenger and a prophet."

The word mukhlas denotes someone purified for absolute sincerity. The Sunnah routinely emphasizes the lofty rank of Musa, with the Prophet Muhammad actively forbidding his followers from slighting Musa's honor, reinforcing the praise given to him at the bottom of this page.

Abu Hurayrah narrated that a Muslim and a Jewish man had a dispute, and the Jew said, "By Him who chose Moses over all humanity!" The Muslim slapped him. The case was brought to the Prophet, who said: "Do not declare me superior to the prophets, for humanity will swoon on the Day of Resurrection and I will be the first to recover. At that moment, I will find Musa standing and holding onto one of the pillars of the Divine Throne (Arsh). I will not know whether he swooned and recovered before me, or if he was exempted by Allah because of his first swoon [on Mount Sinai]." — Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 2411) & Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2373)

References

Al-Asqalani, I. H. (2018). Fath al-Bari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari (Vol. 6 & 8). Dar al-Salam.

Ibn Kathir, I. (2003). Tafsir Al-Quran Al-Azim (Abridged) (Vol. 6). Darussalam Publishers.

Al-Qushayri, M. I. (2007). Sahih Muslim (A. Khattab, Trans.). Darussalam.