Al-Ma’ârij (Surah 70)

Al-Ma'ârij (Pathways of ˹Heavenly˺ Ascent)

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Introduction

This Meccan sûrah, which takes its name from verse 3, condemns the pagans for ridiculing the Day of Judgment (verses 1-2) and the Prophet (verses 36-37). The truth of the Hour is reaffirmed, along with the horrors that will ensue. The qualities of the people of Hell and the people of Paradise are described (verses 16-35). The Prophet (ﷺ) is reassured, while the pagans are warned—both themes are embedded in the story of Noah (ﷺ) in the next sûrah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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

A Mocker Asks for Judgment Day

1. A challenger has demanded a punishment bound to come

2. for the disbelievers—to be averted by none—

3. from Allah, Lord of pathways of (heavenly) ascent,

4. (through which) the angels and the (holy) spirit will ascend to Him on a Day fifty thousand years in length.

5. So endure (this denial, O Prophet,) with beautiful patience.

6. They truly see this (Day) as impossible,

7. but We see it as inevitable.

سَأَلَ سَآئِلٌۢ بِعَذَابٍ وَاقِعٍ١

لِّلْكَـٰفِرِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُۥ دَافِعٌ٢

مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ذِى ٱلْمَعَارِجِ٣

تَعْرُجُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ إِلَيْهِ فِى يَوْمٍ كَانَ مِقْدَارُهُۥ خَمْسِينَ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ٤

فَٱصْبِرْ صَبْرًا جَمِيلًا٥

إِنَّهُمْ يَرَوْنَهُۥ بَعِيدًا٦

وَنَرَىٰهُ قَرِيبًا٧

Surah 70 - Al-Ma'ârij (Pathways of ˹Heavenly˺ Ascent) - Verses 1-7

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