Az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِذَا زُلْزِلَتِ الْأَرْضُ زِلْزَالَهَا
Izaa zul zilatil ardu zil zaalaha
WHEN THE EARTH quakes with her [last] mighty quaking,
وَأَخْرَجَتِ الْأَرْضُ أَثْقَالَهَا
Wa akh rajatil ardu athqaalaha
and [when] the earth yields up her burdens,
وَقَالَ الْإِنْسَانُ مَا لَهَا
Wa qaalal insaanu ma laha
and man cries out, "What has happened to her?" -
يَوْمَئِذٍ تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا
Yawmaa izin tuhad dithu akhbaaraha
on that Day will she recount all her tidings,
بِأَنَّ رَبَّكَ أَوْحَىٰ لَهَا
Bi-anna rabbaka awhaa laha
as thy Sustainer will have inspired her to do!
يَوْمَئِذٍ يَصْدُرُ النَّاسُ أَشْتَاتًا لِيُرَوْا أَعْمَالَهُمْ
Yawma iziy yas durun naasu ash tatal liyuraw a'maalahum
On that Day will all men come forward, cut off from one another, to be shown their [past] deeds.
فَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ
Famaiy ya'mal mithqala zarratin khai raiy-yarah
And so, he who shall have done an atom's weight of good, shall behold it;
وَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ
Wa maiy-y'amal mithqala zarratin sharraiy-yarah
and he who shall have done an atom's weight of evil, shall behold it.
Meaning
The Earthquake
Ayas
8
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
99
The Day of Judgment: Surah Az-Zalzalah describes the cataclysmic events of the Day of Judgment. It portrays a terrifying earthquake that will shake the earth, causing it to reveal its burdens, and every soul will be shown the consequences of their deeds.
Accountability for Deeds: The Surah emphasizes that on the Day of Judgment, people will be judged based on their actions, and every small deed will be accounted for, whether good or bad.
Certainty of the Afterlife: It serves as a reminder that the Day of Judgment is inevitable, and every individual will be recompensed according to what they have done in this world.
Warning of Accountability: The Surah highlights the importance of being aware of one’s actions, as everyone will be held accountable for even the smallest of deeds. It is a powerful reminder of the reality of the afterlife and the need for personal responsibility.
Reflection on the Day of Judgment: Surah Az-Zalzalah was revealed to remind believers of the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the urgency of preparing for it through good deeds and righteousness.
Awakens the Consciousness: Reciting this Surah encourages believers to reflect on their deeds and the inevitable day of judgment, helping them focus on righteous actions.
Encourages Good Deeds: By reminding believers that every deed will be accounted for, it motivates them to engage in acts of kindness, charity, and righteousness.
Spiritual Reformation: Regular recitation of the Surah serves as a reminder to correct one’s behavior and strive for betterment in preparation for the Day of Judgment.
Peace of Mind: It can also provide a sense of peace by reassuring believers that everything will be judged justly by Allah, and those who do good will be rewarded.
The Importance of Deeds:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “A person will not move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about his life and how he spent it, his knowledge and how he used it, his wealth and how he earned it, and his body and how he used it.” (Sunan Tirmidhi)
This Hadith aligns with the message of Surah Az-Zalzalah, emphasizing that everyone will be held accountable for their deeds.
Actions Are the Measure:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are continuous, even if they are small.” (Sahih Bukhari)
This teaching highlights the importance of consistent good actions, even in small forms, which will be considered on the Day of Judgment.
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