Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Surah 37)

Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Those ˹Angels˺ Lined up in Ranks)

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Introduction

For the most part, this Meccan sûrah explains verse 31 from the previous sûrah: “Have the deniers not considered how many peoples We destroyed before them …?”. Hence, several examples of destroyed disbelievers are cited here, including the peoples of Noah, Lot, and Elias. Some basic truths are emphasized, including the oneness of Allah, the Resurrection, and the prophethood of Muḥammad (ﷺ). The pagans are criticized for calling the Prophet (ﷺ) ‘a mad poet’ and for claiming that the angels are Allah’s daughters. This sûrah provides more details on the punishment of the disbelievers and the reward of the believers in the Hereafter (verses 19-68). In conclusion, the Prophet (ﷺ) is reassured that Allah’s messengers always prevail. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.

One God Only

1. By those (angels) lined up in ranks, 2. and those who diligently drive (the clouds), 3. and those who recite the Reminder! 4. Surely your God is One! 5. (He is) the Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything in between, and the Lord of all points of sunrise.

وَٱلصَّـٰٓفَّـٰتِ صَفًّا

فَٱلزَّٰجِرَٰتِ زَجْرًا

فَٱلتَّـٰلِيَـٰتِ ذِكْرًا

إِنَّ إِلَـٰهَكُمْ لَوَٰحِدٌ

رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَرَبُّ ٱلْمَشَـٰرِقِ

Surah 37 - Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Those ˹Angels˺ Lined up in Ranks) - Verses 1-5

The Heavens Decorated and Protected

6. Indeed, We have adorned the lowest heaven with the stars for decoration 7. and (for) protection from every rebellious devil. 8. They cannot listen to the highest assembly (of angels) for they are pelted from every side, 9. (fiercely) driven away. And they will suffer an everlasting torment. 10. But whoever manages to stealthily eavesdrop is (instantly) pursued by a piercing flare.

إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنْيَا بِزِينَةٍ ٱلْكَوَاكِبِ

وَحِفْظًا مِّن كُلِّ شَيْطَـٰنٍ مَّارِدٍ

لَّا يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى ٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ وَيُقْذَفُونَ مِن كُلِّ جَانِبٍ

دُحُورًا ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ وَاصِبٌ

إِلَّا مَنْ خَطِفَ ٱلْخَطْفَةَ فَأَتْبَعَهُۥ شِهَابٌ ثَاقِبٌ

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Surah 37 - Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Those ˹Angels˺ Lined up in Ranks) - Verses 6-10

A Question to Resurrection Deniers

11. So ask them (O Prophet), which is harder to create: them or other marvels of Our creation? Indeed, We created them from a sticky clay. 12. In fact, you are astonished (by their denial), while they ridicule (you). 13. When they are reminded, they are never mindful. 14. And whenever they see a sign, they make fun of it, 15. saying, “This is nothing but pure magic. 16. When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected? 17. And our forefathers as well?” 18. Say, “Yes! And you will be fully humbled.”

فَٱسْتَفْتِهِمْ أَهُمْ أَشَدُّ خَلْقًا أَم مَّنْ خَلَقْنَآ ۚ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَـٰهُم مِّن طِينٍ لَّازِبٍۭ

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بَلْ عَجِبْتَ وَيَسْخَرُونَ

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وَإِذَا ذُكِّرُوا لَا يَذْكُرُونَ

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وَإِذَا رَأَوْا ءَايَةً يَسْتَسْخِرُونَ

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وَقَالُوٓا إِنْ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ

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أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

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أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ

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قُلْ نَعَمْ وَأَنتُمْ دَٰخِرُونَ

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Surah 37 - Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Those ˹Angels˺ Lined up in Ranks) - Verses 11-18

The Deniers After Resurrection

19. It will only take one Blast, then at once they will see (it all). 20. They will cry, “Oh, woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!” 21. (They will be told,) “This is the Day of (Final) Decision which you used to deny.” 22. (Allah will say to the angels,) “Gather (all) the wrongdoers along with their peers, and whatever they used to worship 23. instead of Allah, then lead them (all) to the path of Hell. 24. And detain them, for they must be questioned.” 25. (Then they will be asked,) “What is the matter with you that you can no longer help each other?” 26. In fact, on that Day they will be (fully) submissive.

فَإِنَّمَا هِىَ زَجْرَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَإِذَا هُمْ يَنظُرُونَ

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وَقَالُوا يَـٰوَيْلَنَا هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ

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هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْفَصْلِ ٱلَّذِى كُنتُم بِهِۦ تُكَذِّبُونَ

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۞ ٱحْشُرُوا ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا وَأَزْوَٰجَهُمْ وَمَا كَانُوا يَعْبُدُونَ

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مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ فَٱهْدُوهُمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ

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وَقِفُوهُمْ ۖ إِنَّهُم مَّسْـُٔولُونَ

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مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنَاصَرُونَ

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بَلْ هُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ مُسْتَسْلِمُونَ

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Surah 37 - Aṣ-Ṣâffât (Those ˹Angels˺ Lined up in Ranks) - Verses 19-26

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