An-Nâzi’ât (Surah 79)
An-Nâzi'ât (Those ˹Angels˺ Stripping out ˹Souls˺)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah emphasizes that the Day of Judgment is inevitable and its time is known only to Allah. The destruction of Pharaoh is cited as a deterrent to the disbelievers. 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 Hereafter Is Inevitable
1. By those (angels) stripping out (evil souls) harshly, 2. and those pulling out (good souls) gently, 3. and those gliding (through heavens) swiftly, 4. and those taking the lead vigorously, 5. and those conducting affairs (obediently)! 6. (Consider) the Day (when) the quaking Blast will come to pass, 7. followed by a second Blast. 8. (The deniers’) hearts on that Day will be trembling (in horror), 9. with their eyes downcast. 10. (But now) they ask (mockingly), “Will we really be restored to our former state, 11. even after we have been reduced to decayed bones?” 12. Adding, “Then such a return would be a (total) loss (for us)!” 13. But indeed, it will take only one (mighty) Blast, 14. and at once they will be above ground.
Surah 79 - An-Nâzi'ât (Those ˹Angels˺ Stripping out ˹Souls˺) - Verses 1-14
Pharaoh Destroyed for Denial
15. Has the story of Moses reached you (O Prophet)? 16. His Lord called him in the sacred valley of Ṭuwa, 17. (commanding,) “Go to Pharaoh, for he has truly transgressed (all bounds). 18. And say, ‘Would you (be willing to) purify yourself, 19. and let me guide you to your Lord so that you will be in awe (of Him)?’” 20. Then Moses showed him the great sign, 21. but he denied and disobeyed (Allah), 22. then turned his back, striving (against the truth). 23. Then he summoned (his people) and called out, 24. saying, “I am your lord, the most high!” 25. So Allah overtook him, making him an example in this life and the next. 26. Surely in this is a lesson for whoever stands in awe of (Allah).
Surah 79 - An-Nâzi'ât (Those ˹Angels˺ Stripping out ˹Souls˺) - Verses 15-26
Resurrection Is Easier than Creation
27. Which is harder to create: you or the sky? He built it, 28. raising it high and forming it flawlessly. 29. He dimmed its night, and brought forth its daylight. 30. As for the earth, He spread it out as well, 31. bringing forth its water and pastures 32. and setting the mountains firmly (upon it)— 33. all as (a means of) sustenance for you and your animals.
Surah 79 - An-Nâzi'ât (Those ˹Angels˺ Stripping out ˹Souls˺) - Verses 27-33
Horrors of Judgment Day
34. But, when the Supreme Disaster comes to pass— 35. the Day every person will remember all (their) striving, 36. and the Hellfire will be displayed for all to see— 37. then as for those who transgressed 38. and preferred the (fleeting) life of this world, 39. the Hellfire will certainly be (their) home. 40. And as for those who were in awe of standing before their Lord and restrained themselves from (evil) desires, 41. Paradise will certainly be (their) home.
Surah 79 - An-Nâzi'ât (Those ˹Angels˺ Stripping out ˹Souls˺) - Verses 34-41
The Deniers’ Mocking Question
42. They ask you (O Prophet) regarding the Hour, “When will it be?” 43. But it is not for you to tell its time. 44. That knowledge rests with your Lord (alone). 45. Your duty is only to warn whoever is in awe of it. 46. On the Day they see it, it will be as if they had stayed (in the world) no more than one evening or its morning.