583 Page Notes

 Surah An-Naba (continued)

Page 583 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Surah An-Naziat

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 583 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Surah Al-Naba

Page 583 of the Quran completes Surah Al-Naba (Chapter 78), covering verses 31 through 40.

This section shifts brilliantly from the terrifying imagery of Hellfire on the previous page to the breathtaking, serene rewards of the righteous (the Muttaqun). It concludes with an awe-inspiring description of the Day of Judgment, where the angels stand in silent, majestic rows, and the deniers face ultimate regret.

The prophetic Sunnah and early Companion commentaries provide essential context, depth, and vivid explanations for this powerful closing sequence.

1. Verses 31–35: The Rewards of the Righteous

"Verily, for the righteous there will be a success; gardens and grapevines, and splendid companions of equal age, and a cup overflowing." (Quran 78:31-34)

The Continuous Flow of Paradise

The Prophet’s companions heavily detailed what these physical descriptions look like according to what they heard from the Prophet ﷺ. Regarding verse 34, "and a cup overflowing" (Kā’san dihāqā):

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Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas: Concerning dihāqā, it means: "Cups continuously, completely filled to the brim, flowing smoothly without interruption." (Recorded in the Kitab al-Tafsir of Ibn Abi Hatim / Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

The Climate and Speech of Paradise

The next verse notes that the righteous will hear "no ill speech therein, nor any falsehood" (78:35). The Prophet ﷺ expanded on this absolute sensory and emotional peace of Paradise:

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The first group to enter Paradise will look like the full moon... They will not spit, blow their noses, or excrete. Their vessels will be gold and silver, their sweat will smell of musk... There will be no animosity or hatred between them; their hearts will be as one heart, and they will glorify Allah morning and evening." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3245)

2. Verse 38: The Grand Assembly of Angels

"The Day that the Spirit (Al-Ruh) and the angels will stand in rows, they will not speak except for one whom the Most Merciful permits, and he will say what is correct." (Quran 78:38)

Who is "The Spirit" (Al-Ruh)?

The identity of Al-Ruh standing prominently alongside the entire angelic host is explicitly defined across prophetic traditions.

Narrated Ash-Sha'bi and Sa'id bin Jubayr: Regarding this verse, they confirmed that Al-Ruh is the Angel Jibril (Gabriel), the closest and most honorable of all angels to Allah, who stands in a unique position of distinction on that Day. (Recorded in Tafsir al-Tabari / Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

The Absolute Silence Before Majesty

The sheer terror and awe of the Day of Judgment are emphasized by the fact that even the archangels cannot speak without divine permission. The Prophet ﷺ linked this directly to how intercession will operate on that Day:

The Prophet ﷺ said: "...And none will speak on that Day except the Messengers, and the invocation of the Messengers on that day will be: 'O Allah, save us, save us! (Sallim, sallim)'." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 806)

3. Verse 40: The Ultimate Regret of the Disbeliever

"Indeed, We have warned you of a near punishment on the Day when a man will observe what his hands have put forth and the disbeliever will say, 'Oh, I wish that I were dust!'" (Quran 78:40)

This final verse contains one of the most striking phrases in the Quran: "Would that I were dust!" (Yā laytanī kuntū turābā). The prophetic Sunnah provides a profound narrative explanation of why the disbeliever says this, rooted in the absolute, cross-species justice of Allah.

The Justice of the Animals

Before humanity is judged, Allah will resurrect the animals to settle their earthly accounts, a scene explicitly detailed by Abu Hurayrah:

The Prophet ﷺ said: "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will judge between all of His creation: the Jinn, humans, and beasts. On that Day, He will settle the scores between the animals, so much so that even a hornless goat will be allowed to retaliate against the horned goat that unjustly struck it in the worldly life.

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Once this absolute justice is settled between them, Allah will command the animals: 'Become dust!' At that exact moment, the animals will instantly crumble into earth. When the disbelieving human witnesses this, seeing that the animals escape the reckoning of Heaven and Hell by becoming non-existent, he will cry out in absolute regret: 'Oh, I wish that I were dust!'" (Recorded by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari, Al-Qurtubi, and verified as a Sahih tradition from Abu Hurayrah)

Summary of Reference Sources

• The Nature of Paradise (Verses 31-35): Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of the Beginning of Creation, Hadith 3245) and Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

• The Silence and Intercession (Verse 38): Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Characteristics of Prayer, Hadith 806).

• The Dust of the Animals (Verse 40): Tafsir al-Tabari (Commentary on Surah Al-Naba, Verse 40), Musnad Ahmad, and Tafsir al-Qurtubi.

Surah An-Naziat

Page 583 of the Quran contains the transition from the end of Surah Al-Naba into the beginning of Surah An-Naziat (Chapter 79), specifically verses 1 through 16.

This section opens with dramatic cosmic oaths concerning the actions of the angels, shifts to the terrifying physical realities of the Resurrection, and transitions into the historical narrative of the Prophet Musa (Moses) at the sacred Valley of Tuwa. The prophetic Sunnah and the authoritative accounts of the Companions provide essential clarity and depth to these 16 verses.

1. Verses 1–5: The Oaths and the Description of Death

"By those [angels] who extract with violence... and those who remove with ease..." (Quran 79:1-2)

The opening verses feature heavy divine oaths regarding the actions of specialized angels. The Prophet ﷺ explicitly detailed the physical reality of how these verses look at the moment of death.

The Violence and Ease of the Soul's Extraction

The definitive narrative expansion of verses 1 and 2 is recorded in a famous, comprehensive tradition regarding the journey of the soul.

The Prophet ﷺ explained:

"When the non-believer or wicked person is at the point of leaving this world... the Angel of Death sits at his head and says, 'O evil soul, come out to the wrath of Allah!' Inside the body, the soul disperses in terror. The angel then extracts it with violent force, tearing it out just as a multi-barbed iron skewer is violently ripped through wet wool, tearing the veins and sinews apart." (This is the meaning of An-Naziat Gharqa in verse 1).

"But when the believer is at the point of death... the angel sits by his head and says, 'O peaceful soul, come out to forgiveness and pleasure from Allah!' The soul then flows and slides out with ease, just as a drop of water trickles effortlessly from the mouth of a water skin." (This is the meaning of An-Nashitat Nashta in verse 2).

(Recorded in Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 18543 and Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith 4753 — Graded Sahih)

2. Verses 6–7: The Two Great Blasts

"On the Day the Rajifah (the quaking) shakes, followed by the Radifah (the subsequent one)." (Quran 79:6-7)

These verses outline the two stages of the Trumpet blast that ends the world and initiates judgment. The Sunnah records exactly how the Prophet ﷺ kept these specific terms at the forefront of his mind.

The Prophetic Morning Alarm

The Prophet ﷺ used the exact vocabulary of Surah An-Naziat to awaken his companions for night prayers and constant spiritual readiness.

Narrated Ubayy bin Ka'b:

When a third of the night had passed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would stand up and call out, "O people! Remember Allah! Remember Allah! The Rajifah (the first terrifying blast) has come, followed closely by the Radifah (the second blast)! Death has come with all that it contains; death has come with all that it contains!"

(Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2457 — Graded Sahih)

The Timeline Between Blasts

The Companion Abu Hurayrah further anchored verses 6 and 7 by clarifying what separates the Rajifah from the Radifah:

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"Between the two blowings of the Trumpet, there will be forty." The people asked Abu Hurayrah, "Forty days? Forty months? Forty years?" Abu Hurayrah replied, "I decline to say [i.e., Allah knows best]." He added, "Then the sky will pour down rain, and human bodies will sprout from their tailbones like green vegetation."

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 4935)

3. Verses 10–14: The Mockery of Resurrection

"They say, 'Shall we indeed be returned to Al-Hafirah (our former state)? Even after we are crumbled bones?'" (Quran 79:10-11)

Context of Revelation (Asbab al-Nuzul)

Early Quranic commentators and companions documented the arrogant mindset of the Quraysh pagans when these specific verses were broadcasted in Makkah.

Reported by Muhammad bin Ka'b:

When the pagans of Makkah heard the verses detailing life after death, they mocked the concept entirely. They scoffed, "If Allah actually brings us back to life after we have completely rotted into dust, then that return would surely be a total disaster and a losing business deal for us!"

In direct response to their sarcasm, Allah revealed verses 12-14: "They say: 'It would in that case be a return with loss!' But it will be only a single Zajrah (loud cry/blast). When behold, they are wide awake at As-Sahirah (the flat, white plain of judgment)."

(Recorded in the Tafsir of Ibn Abi Hatim and Imam Al-Suyuthi's Asbab al-Nuzul)

Description of As-Sahirah (The Plain of Judgment)

The final verse of this sequence ("behold, they are at As-Sahirah") refers to the terrifyingly rapid transition of humanity standing on a brand-new earth. The Sunnah provides the exact geography of this location:

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"On the Day of Resurrection, mankind will be gathered together on a smooth, flat, reddish-white earth, like a pristine loaf of pure flour, upon which there are no landmarks or signs belonging to anyone."

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6521 / Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2790)

4. Verses 15–16: The Call at the Sacred Valley

"Has there come to you the story of Musa? When his Lord called him in the holy valley of Tuwa." (Quran 79:15-16)

Page 583 closes by introducing the story of Moses entering the valley of Tuwa. While the direct instructions are detailed further on the following page, the Sunnah highlights the perpetual sanctity of this valley. The Prophet ﷺ noted that when Musa traveled through this sacred region, he wore humble cloaks of wool and rode simple mounts, showcasing the profound humility required when approaching a ground sanctified by Allah's direct speech. (Ref: Musnad Al-Bazzar / Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

Summary of Reference Sources

• The Soul's Extraction (Verses 1-2): Musnad Ahmad (Hadith 18543) and Sunan Abi Dawud (Hadith 4753).

• The Rajifah and Radifah (Verses 6-7): Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Hadith 2457) and Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 4935).

• Historical Context and Mockery (Verses 10-12): Asbab al-Nuzul by Imam al-Suyuthi and Tafsir Ibn Abi Hatim.

• The Plains of Sahirah (Verse 14): Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 6521) and Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2790).