Period of Revelation
This Sura and the Sura At-Takwir closely resemble each other in their subject matter.
This shows that both were sent down in about the same period.Theme and Subject Matter
Its theme is the Hereafter. Accroding to a tradition related in Musnad Ahmad
Tirmidhi
Ibn al-Mundhir
Tabarani
Hakim and Ibn Marduyah
on the authority of Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar
the Holy Messenger (upon whom be peace) said: "The one who wants that he should
see the Resurrection Day as one would see it with one's eyes
should read Sura At-Takwir" In this Sura first the Resurection Day has been described
and it is said that when it occurs
every person will see whatever he has done in the world. After this
man has been asked to ponder thc question: "O man
what has deluded you into thinking that the God
Who brought you into being and by Whose favor and bounty you possess the finest
body
limbs and features among all creatures
is only bountiful and not just?His being bountiful and generous does not mean that you
should become fearless of His justice."Then
man has been warned
so as to say: "Do not remain involved in any misunderstanding. Your complete record is
being prepared. There are trustworthy writers who are writing down whatever you do."
In conclusion
it has been forcefully stated that the Day of Resurrection will surely take place when the
righteous shall enjoy every kind of bliss in Paradise and the wicked shall be punished in
Hell. On that day no one shall avail anyone anything. All powers of judgement shall be
with Allah.
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