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55 Surah Ar-Rahman (continued)

Page 534 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

56 Surah Al-Waqiah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 534 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Surah Ar-Rahman

Surah Ar-Rahman (Chapter 55), Verses 70 through 78 comprises the final portion of the Surah and occupies the upper half of page 534 in the standard Madinah mushaf (Quran). This concluding passage wraps up the detailed description of the second tier of Paradise—focusing on the pristine pavilions and the exquisite character of its companions—before ending with a magnificent declaration of praise for the Name of Allah.

The authentic Hadiths and prophetic traditions linked to this specific page provide literal architectural dimensions to the heavenly structures and expound upon the final verse of praise.

1. The Architecture of the Pavilions (Verse 72)

“Fair ones reserved in pavilions (Khiyam).”

The Sunnah provides striking, literal details regarding the physical composition and vast scale of these heavenly pavilions (Khiyam), clarifying that they bear no resemblance to earthly tents.

The Pavilion of Hollowed Pearl (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim)

Abu Musa al-Ash'ari narrated that the Prophet Muhammad described the majestic structure of the pavilion mentioned in this verse:

“Indeed, the believer in Paradise will have a pavilion made of a single hollowed pearl, its width [and in another narration, its height] being sixty miles. In every corner of it, the believer will have a family whom the others cannot see, and the believer will visit them.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith 4879; Sahih Muslim, Book 51, Hadith 24).

2. Character and Visual Purity of Heavenly Spouses (Verses 70 & 74)

“In them are good and beautiful women... Untouched before them by man or jinn.”

The Prophet utilized these verses to emphasize that the rewards of Paradise encompass both external physical beauty (Hisan) and immaculate internal character (Khayrat).

The Song of the Heavenly Spouses (Sunan at-Tirmidhi)

The Sunnah records that the pure companions of Paradise sing beautiful verses that mirror the descriptions found on page 534.

Ali ibn Abi Talib narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Indeed, there is a gathering in Paradise for the wide-eyed maidens (Al-Hoor al-Ayn), wherein they raise voices the likes of which creation has never heard. They say: 'We are the eternal ones who never perish, we are the joyful ones who never become miserable, we are the good and beautiful ones (Al-Khayrat al-Hisan, matching Verse 70) for noble husbands.'” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 38, Hadith 2564; graded Ghareeb/Hasan).

3. Exalting the Owner of Majesty and Honor (Verse 78)

“Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor (Dhil-Jalali wal-Ikram).”

The grand finale of Surah Ar-Rahman highlights the specific Divine Title: Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram. The Prophet placed immense emphasis on this phrase in his daily Sunnah, identifying it as a key to having one's supplications answered.

Holding Fast to the Title (Sunan at-Tirmidhi)

The Prophet commanded the believers to constantly anchor their prayers with this specific concluding phrase of Surah Ar-Rahman.

Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Adhere firmly (Alizzu) to 'Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram' [O Owner of Majesty and Honor].” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 48, Hadith 3525; graded Sahih by Al-Albani).

• Note: The linguistic command Alizzu means to latch onto it, repeat it constantly, and make it a permanent fixture of your supplications.

The Post-Prayer Sunnah Routine (Sahih Muslim)

The Prophet implemented Verse 78 into his immediate liturgical routine directly after finishing every single obligatory prayer.

Aisha reported: “When the Messenger of Allah uttered the salām (ending the prayer), he would not sit any longer than it took to say: 'O Allah, You are Peace and from You is peace. Blessed are You, O Owner of Majesty and Honor (Tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram).'” (Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 135).

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. I. Sahih al-Bukhari. (Hadith regarding the 60-mile hollowed pearl pavilions mapping to Verse 72).

• Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. Sahih Muslim. (Hadiths on the architecture of heavenly tents, and the Prophet's mandatory post-prayer recitation of Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram).

• At-Tirmidhi, M. I. Jami` at-Tirmidhi. (Hadiths regarding the celestial song of the Al-Khayrat al-Hisan, and the explicit command to persist in making du'a using the final words of Verse 78).

Surah Al-Waqiah

Surah Al-Waqi'ah (Chapter 56), Verses 1 through 16 begins on the lower half of page 534 in the standard Madinah mushaf (Quran). This opening segment introduces the cataclysmic physical events of the Day of Judgment—such as the earth shaking and mountains crumbling into dust—before introducing the definitive theological classification of humanity into three distinct spiritual groups:

1. The Companions of the Right (Ashab al-Maymanah)

2. The Companions of the Left (Ashab al-Mash'amah)

3. The Forerunners/Elite (As-Sabiqun)

The authentic Hadiths and prophetic traditions linked to this specific opening passage explain both the general virtues of reciting Surah Al-Waqi'ah and the specific details of the cosmic disruption and elite classes mentioned in verses 1–16.

1. General Virtue of the Surah: Protection from Poverty

Before examining specific verses, the Sunnah establishes a widely recognized protective virtue for the regular recitation of Surah Al-Waqi'ah as a whole.

The Narration of Ibn Mas'ud (Shu'ab al-Iman)

While there is academic discussion among Hadith scholars regarding the precise chains of transmission, a famous tradition heavily cited in classical Tafsir (such as Ibn Kathir) connects this Surah to material and spiritual sufficiency.

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud reported that the Prophet Muhammad said: “Whoever recites Surat Al-Waqi'ah every night will never be afflicted by poverty.” (Recorded by Al-Bayhaqi in Shu'ab al-Iman, Hadith 2269; also referenced by Ibn Asakir).

• The Sunnah Application: Historically, Ibn Mas'ud maintained this practice strictly and commanded his daughters to recite it every single night to secure their spiritual and financial independence.

2. Hadith Contextualization of Verses 1–16

Verses 4–6: The Crumbling of the Mountains

“When the earth is shaken with convulsion, and the mountains are crumbled to powder, so they become dust dispersing.”

• Sunnah Link on the Changing Horizon: The Prophet described the terrifying optical reality of the Day of Judgment when the solid topography of the earth is flattened out into powder. In Sahih al-Bukhari, Abu Sa'id al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet said:
  “On the Day of Resurrection, the earth will be like a single piece of bread which the Almighty will turn around in His Hand just as one of you turns around his dough-bread while traveling...” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 81, Hadith 6520).
  This matches the graphic baseline of Verses 4–6, showing that the foundational physical structures of the earth will be completely broken down and remolded by the Creator.

Verses 7–10: The Three Classifications of Humanity

“And you become [three] kinds: Then the companions of the right... And the companions of the left... And the forerunners, the forerunners (As-Sabiqun, As-Sabiqun).”

The Prophet explicitly detailed how this tripartite division will manifest physically during the grand assembly of the Resurrection.

The Gathering of the Three Groups (Sunan at-Tirmidhi)

In an expansive interpretation of these opening verses, the Prophet explained how the physical ease of a person's resurrection depends entirely on which of these three categories they fall into.

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Humanity will be gathered in three groups on the Day of Judgment: One group on foot, one group riding, and one group dragged on their faces.” The companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, how can they walk on their faces?" He replied, "The One Who made them walk on their feet is fully capable of making them walk on their faces." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 47, Hadith 3142; graded Hasan).

• Tafsir Connection: The group riding represents the As-Sabiqun (the elite/forerunners), the group on foot represents the Companions of the Right, and those dragged on their faces are the Companions of the Left (the deniers).

Verses 15–16: The Couches of the Elite

“On couches woven with gold and precious stones, reclining on them, facing each other.”

The ultimate comfort of the As-Sabiqun mentioned in these verses is mirrored in the Prophet's descriptions of heavenly furniture.

The Etiquette of Heavenly Seating (Sahih al-Bukhari)

The Prophet explained the significance of the phrasing "facing each other" (mutaqabilin) in Verse 16. In Paradise, all trace of human rancor, jealousy, or social awkwardness is entirely stripped from the heart, allowing for perfect, harmonious social circles.

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said: “The first group to enter Paradise will look like the full moon... There will be no dissatisfaction, enmity, or hatred among them; their hearts will be like a single heart, and they will glorify Allah morning and evening.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 60, Hadith 3245). This pristine psychological state is what allows them to sit infinitely on their gold-woven couches facing one another without ever experiencing social fatigue.

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. I. Sahih al-Bukhari. (Hadiths regarding the flattening of the earth on Judgment Day, and the emotional/social unity of the inhabitants of Paradise).

• At-Tirmidhi, M. I. Jami` at-Tirmidhi. (Hadith outlining the three distinct physical states of humanity during the Resurrection gathering).

• Al-Bayhaqi, Ahmad ibn Husayn. Shu'ab al-Iman (The Branches of Faith). (The foundational narration regarding the nightly recitation of Surah Al-Waqi'ah).

• Ibn Kathir, I. Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azim. (Cross-referencing the classifications of As-Sabiqun with prophetic traditions).