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39 Surah Az-Zumar (continued)

Page 466 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 466 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 466 of the Quran transitions into Juz 24 and contains Surah Az-Zumar (39), Verses 68 through 74. This highly cinematic page outlines the end of the cosmic universe and the literal segregation of humanity into their final eternal destinations: Hell (Jahannam) and Paradise (Al-Jannah).

The Hadith corpuses provide breathtaking detail on these precise events, including the mechanics of the Trumpet, the special status of Prophet Moses, and the physical manner in which believers enter the gates of Paradise.

1. The Blowing of the Trumpet & Moses' Status (Verse 68)

"And the Trumpet will be blown, and whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will fall dead except whom Allah wills. Then it will be blown again, and at once they will be standing, looking on."

This verse establishes two distinct cosmic occurrences: the Saa'iq (the blast of swooning/death) and the Ba'th (the blast of resurrection).

A. The First to Awaken

In a foundational narrative, the Prophet explained that when the second trumpet is blown and humanity stands up, he will be the first to regain consciousness—only to find Prophet Moses (Musa) already standing.

The Messenger of Allah said: "The people will fall unconscious on the Day of Resurrection and I will be the first to regain consciousness, and behold! Moses will be there holding one of the pillars of the Throne (Arsh). I will not know whether he had regained consciousness before me or if he was exempted because of his unconsciousness at the mountain of Tur [in the worldly life]."

Source Citation: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65 (Book of Prophetic Commentary), Hadith 4813; Sahih Muslim, Book 43 (Book of Virtues), Hadith 2373.

B. The Angel of the Trumpet

The Sunnah also details the sheer intensity of the Angel Israfil, who is tasked with executing the command of Verse 68. The Prophet described his constant state of readiness:

The Prophet said: "How can I enjoy myself when the companion of the Trumpet (Israfil) has placed the Trumpet to his lips, inclined his ear, and is waiting for the command to blow so that he may blow it?" The companions asked, "What should we say, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied, "Say: 'Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.'" ($حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ$)

Source Citation: Jami' al-Tirmidhi, Book 37 (Chapters on the Day of Resurrection), Hadith 2424; authenticated as Sahih by Al-Albani.

2. The Earth Shines with the Light of its Lord (Verse 69)

"And the earth will shine with the light of its Lord, and the record [of deeds] will be placed, and the prophets and the witnesses will be brought, and it will be judged between them in truth, and they will not be wronged."

This verse shifts to the global court of divine justice. Commentators note that the earth discussed here is not our current planet, but a modified plain of accountability. The Sunnah describes this radical structural redesign:

The Messenger of Allah said: "The people will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection on a reddish-white land like a pure loaf of bread made of pure flour, containing no landmarks for anyone [no mountains, valleys, or properties]."

Source Citation: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 81 (To Make the Heart Tender), Hadith 6521; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2790.

3. Arriving at the Gates of Paradise (Verses 73–74)

"But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in groups until, when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keepers say, 'Peace be upon you; you have become pure; so enter it to abide eternally therein.'"

The linguistic nuance of verse 73 is heavily discussed in the Sunnah. Unlike the gates of Hell—which verse 71 states are slammed open only upon arrival (Futihat)—the gates of Paradise are described as already wide open in anticipation (Wa Futihat), showcasing honor and hospitality.

The Sunnah paints a highly detailed picture of the scale of these gates and the celebration that occurs there:

A. The Width of the Gates

The Prophet described the literal architecture of the gates of Paradise mentioned in this verse:

The Prophet said: "By Him in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the distance between two gate-panels of Paradise is like the distance between Mecca and Hajar (or Mecca and Busra [in Syria])."

Source Citation: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith 4712; Sahih Muslim, Book 1 (Book of Faith), Hadith 194.

B. The First to Knock on the Gates

The Sunnah tracks the immediate execution of verse 73, identifying who initiates the opening sequence for the righteous groups (Zumara):

The Messenger of Allah said: "I will come to the gate of Paradise on the Day of Resurrection and will ask for it to be opened. The gatekeeper will ask, 'Who are you?' I will say, 'Muhammad.' The gatekeeper will say, 'I was ordered not to open it for anyone before you.'"

Source Citation: Sahih Muslim, Book 1 (Book of Faith), Hadith 197.