Ad-Dukhân (Surah 44)
Ad-Dukhân (The Haze)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah takes its name from the haze (caused by drought), which is mentioned in verse 10. Similar to the previous sûrah, the Meccan pagans are equated with Pharaoh’s people for going back on their promise of full submission to Allah once the plague is removed from them. The Quran is said to have been revealed on a blessed night for the guidance of humanity. Those who embrace its guidance will be honoured in Paradise and those who reject it will be debased in Hell. This fate is the underlying theme 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.
The Quran as a Mercy
1. Ḥâ-Mĩm. 2. By the clear Book! 3. Indeed, We sent it down on a blessed night, for We always warn (against evil). 4. On that night every matter of wisdom is ordained 5. by a command from Us, for We have always sent (messengers) 6. as a mercy from your Lord. He (alone) is truly the All-Hearing, All-Knowing 7. the Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything in between, if only you had sure faith. 8. There is no god (worthy of worship) except Him. He (alone) gives life and causes death. (He is) your Lord, and the Lord of your forefathers.
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 1-8
Meccans Warned of Famine
9. In fact, they are in doubt, amusing themselves. 10. Wait then (O Prophet) for the day (when) the sky will be veiled in haze, clearly visible 11. overwhelming the people. (They will cry,) “This is a painful torment. 12. Our Lord! Remove (this) torment from us, (and) we will certainly believe.” 13. How can they be reminded when a messenger has already come to them, making things clear, 14. then they turned away from him, saying, “A madman, taught by others!”? 15. Indeed, We will remove (that) torment for a while, and you (Meccans) will return (to disbelief). 16. (Then) on the Day We will deal (you) the fiercest blow, We will surely inflict punishment.
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 9-16
Moses and Pharaoh’s People
17. Indeed, before them We tested Pharaoh’s people: a noble messenger came to them, 18. (proclaiming,) “Hand over the servants of Allah to me. I am truly a trustworthy messenger to you. 19. And do not be arrogant with Allah. I have certainly come to you with a compelling proof. 20. And indeed, I seek refuge with my Lord and your Lord so you do not stone me (to death). 21. (But) if you do not believe me, then let me be.” 22. Ultimately, he cried out to his Lord, “These are a wicked people!”
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 17-22
Tyrants Destroyed
23. (Allah responded,) “Leave with My servants at night, for you will surely be pursued. 24. And leave the sea parted, for they are certainly an army bound to drown.” 25. (Imagine) how many gardens and springs the tyrants left behind, 26. as well as (various) crops and splendid residences, 27. and luxuries which they fully enjoyed. 28. So it was. And We awarded it (all) to another people. 29. Neither heaven nor earth wept over them, nor was their fate delayed. 30. And We certainly delivered the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment 31. of Pharaoh. He was truly a tyrant, a transgressor. 32. And indeed, We chose the Israelites knowingly above the others. 33. And We showed them signs in which there was a clear test.
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 23-33
Warning to Deniers of Resurrection
34. Indeed, these (Meccans) say, 35. “There is nothing beyond our first death, and we will never be resurrected. 36. Bring (back) our forefathers, if what you say is true.” 37. Are they superior to the people of Tubba’ and those before them? We destroyed them (all), (for) they were truly wicked. 38. We did not create the heavens and the earth and everything in between for sport. 39. We only created them for a purpose, but most of these (pagans) do not know. 40. Surely the Day of (Final) Decision is the time appointed for all 41. the Day no kith or kin will be of benefit to another whatsoever, nor will they be helped, 42. except those shown mercy by Allah. He is truly the Almighty, Most Merciful.
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 34-42
The Tree of Hell
43. Surely (the fruit of) the tree of Zaqqûm 44. will be the food of the evildoer. 45. Like molten metal, it will boil in the bellies 46. like the boiling of hot water. 47. (It will be said,) “Seize them and drag them into the depths of the Hellfire. 48. Then pour over their heads the torment of boiling water.” 49. (The wicked will be told,) “Taste this. You mighty, noble one! 50. This is truly what you (all) used to doubt.”
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 43-50
The Pleasures of Paradise
51. Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place, 52. amid Gardens and springs, 53. dressed in fine silk and rich brocade, facing one another. 54. So it will be. And We will pair them to maidens with gorgeous eyes. 55. There they will call for every fruit in serenity. 56. There they will never taste death, beyond the first death. And He will protect them from the punishment of the Hellfire 57. as (an act of) grace from your Lord. That is (truly) the ultimate triumph.
Surah 44 - Ad-Dukhân (The Haze) - Verses 51-57
The Quran Is Easy
58. Indeed, We have made this (Quran) easy in your own language (O Prophet) so perhaps they will be mindful. 59. Wait then! They too are certainly waiting.