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The English Quran

Translated by Malik, and Explained by Amina Elahi

 
No soul can believe exept by the will of Allah
 
 

Now Playing # (44) The Smoke (Ad-Dukhan)

(59 Verses)
# 44 The Smoke (Ad-Dukhan) Explanation of # 44 The Smoke (Ad-Dukhan)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

SECTION: 1
Hã M'ïm.[1] We swear by the Glorious Book[2] that We revealed this Qur’an in a blessed night (Layla-tul Qadr); for We wanted to forewarn mankind.[3] In that night every matter is decided wisely[4] by a command from Ourself. Surely We send it (The Qur'an) down,[5] as a blessing from your Rabb; it is He Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.[6] The Rabb of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, mark this, if you are true believers![7] There is no god but Him. He gives life and death. He is your Rabb and the Rabb of your forefathers.[8] Yet they play about in doubt.[9] Well! Wait for the Day when the sky will pour down visible smoke.[10] Enveloping all mankind; this will be a painful punishment.[11] Then the mankind will say: “Our Rabb! Remove from us this punishment, surely we have become real believers."[12] But how can the acceptance of Our Message at that time be beneficial to them? A Rasool (Muhammad), who makes the things clear, has already come to them[13] yet they deny him, saying: “He is a madman, taught by others!”[14] We shall remove the affliction (famine from which they were suffering) for a while, but you will revert to the same old ways.[15] One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught to exact Our retribution.[16]

44:[1-16]

Allah revealed this Qur'an in the Blessed Night (Layla-tul-Qadr) in which all matters are decided wisely by His command

Before them We had put the people of Fir'on (Pharaoh) to the same test, when an honorable Rasool came to them,[17] saying: “Hand over to me the servants of Allah. I am to you a Rasool worthy of all trust.[18] Do not hold yourselves above Allah, surely I have brought to you a clear authority.[19] I have taken refuge with my Rabb and your Rabb against you injuring me.[20] If you do not believe me, then leave me alone."[21] But they became aggressive, so Musa prayed to his Rabb: “These are indeed a criminal people."[22] The reply came: “Set forth with My servants (Israelites) at night, surely you shall be pursued.[23] When you have crossed the red sea along with your people miraculously, then leave the sea divided; for they are a host who are destined to be drowned."[24] How many gardens and springs they left behind![25] And agriculture and grand palaces![26] And means of luxury and comfort which they used to enjoy![27] Thus was their end! And We let other people inherit what was once theirs.[28] Neither Heaven nor earth sheds tears for them; nor were they given a respite.[29]

44:[17-29]

Lessons to be learned from the story of the Prophet Musa and the people of Fir'on

SECTION: 2
We did deliver the Children of Israel from a humiliating chastisement[30] inflicted by Fir'on who was the most arrogant among such inordinate transgressors,[31] and We chose them, in spite of knowing their weaknesses above the nations of the world.[32] We showed them signs in which there was a clear trial.[33] As to these (people of Qureysh) who say:[34] “There is nothing beyond our first death and we shall not be raised again.[35] Bring back our forefathers if you are truthful."[36] Are these people better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them all only because they had become criminals.[37] It was not for a sport that We created the heavens the earth and all that lies between them.[38] We have created them to reveal the truth, but most of them do not understand.[39] Surely the Day of sorting out is the time appointed for the resurrection of them all.[40] On that Day no one shall be able to protect his friend, nor shall they receive any help[41] except those to whom Allah will show His Mercy: for it is He Who is the All-Mighty, the All Merciful.[42]

44:[30-42]


Allah delivered the Children of Israel and chose them over the nations of the world in spite of their weaknesses



Day of Sorting Out is the time appointed for resurrection

SECTION: 3
Surely the Zaqqum tree[43] shall be the food of the sinners,[44] it will be like the dregs of oil. Which shall boil in the belly[45] like the boiling of scalding water.[46] A voice will be heard: “Seize him and drag him into the depth of the hell,[47] then pour scalding water over his head,[48] then the voice will say: “Taste it; you were such a powerful noble![49] This is the punishment which you use to doubt."[50]

44: [43-50]


Food and drink for the sinners in hell

As for the righteous, they will be in a secure place;[51] among gardens and springs,[52] dressed in fine silk and rich brocade, sitting face to face.[53] Such shall be their place! And We shall wed them to Hourin-Ayn (damsels with beautiful big and lustrous eyes).[54] There, in full peace, they shall call for every kind of fruit;[55] and after having prior death in the world, they shall taste death no more; and He (Allah) will protect them from the torment of hell[56] as a grace from your Rabb, and that will be the supreme achievement.[57] Surely We have made this Qur’an easy by revealing in your own language so that they may take heed.[58] If they do not accept the admonition then wait; surely they too are waiting.[59]

44:[51-59]

Food and entertainment for the righteous in paradise

Major Issues, Divine Law and Guidance:

* Allah has revealed this Qur’an in the blessed night (Layla-tul-Qadr) in which all matters are decided wisely by His command.
* The Qur’an by itself bears the clear testimony that it is not the composition of a man but of Allah, Rabb of the worlds.
* Lessons to be learned from the story of the Prophet Musa and the people of Fir'on.
* Allah delivered the Children of Israel and chose them over the nations of the world in spite of their weaknesses.
* The Day of sorting out is the time appointed for the Resurrection of mankind.
* Food and drink for the sinners in Hell compared to food and entertainment for the righteous in paradise.
 

This Sürah was revealed for the admonition and warning of the people of Makkah stating: “The Hour when Allah, out of sheer mercy, decided to appoint a Rasool and send His Book to you was highly blessed. The fact is that a Rasool has been raised and the Book sent down in that particular Hour when Allah decides their destinies, and Allah’s decisions are not weak that they may be changed to the people’s liking. The only argument that you have given to practice shirk is that it had been the practice of your forefathers which is not any justification for such a heinous sin. If your forefathers had committed this folly, there is no reason for you to continue committing it blindly.”

After this, the question of the famine, which was raging in Makkah at that time, is discussed. On the one hand, the Prophet is foretold that the people have not learned any lesson from this calamity, and on the other, the disbelievers are addressed so as to say : “You are lying when you say that you will believe as soon as the torment is removed from you. We shall remove it to see how sincere you are in your promise.” In this connection, reference of Fir'on (Pharaoh) and his people is made that those people also met with the same trial, but after witnessing several signs one after the other, they did not give up their stubbornness till at last they met their doom.

Then the theme of the Hereafter is stated which the disbelievers had denied saying: “We have never seen anyone rising back to life after death. Raise our forefathers back to life if you are true in your claim about the life hereafter.” The response to this is provided in these words: “This cannot be done to meet the demand of individuals; Allah has appointed a time when He will surely resurrect all mankind simultaneously and will subject them to accountability in His Court. If one has to protect oneself there, one should think about it here. For no one will be able to save himself there by his own power, nor by the power of any one else.”

In conclusion, a warning is given: “This Qur’an has been revealed in simple language in your own tongue so that you may understand it; yet if you do not understand it and insist on seeing your evil end, you may wait; Our Prophet too is waiting. Whatever is to happen, will happen at Allah’s appointed time.”
 

No Chapter (Surah)
1 The Opening (Al-Fatiha)
2 The Cow (Al-Baqrah)
3 The Family of Imran (Aal-Imran)
4 The Women (An-Nisah)
5 The Table (Al-Maeda)
6 The Cattle (Al-An'aam)
7 The Heights (Al-A'raf)
8 The Spoils of War (Al-Anfal)
9 The Repentance(At-Tawba)
10 Jonah (Yunus)
11 The Prophet Hud (Hud)
12 Joseph (Yusuf)
13 The Thunder (Al-Ra'd)
14 Abraham (Imbrahim)
15 The Rocky Tract(Al-Hijr)
16 The Bees (An-Nahl)
17 The Night Journey (Al-Isra)
18 The Cave (Al-Kahf)
19 Mary (Maryam)
20 Ta-Ha (Ta-Ha)
21 The Prophets (Al-Anbiya)
22 The Pilgrimage (Al-Hajj)
23 The Believers (Al-Muminun)
24 The Light (An-Nour)
25 The Criterion (Al-Furqan)
26 The Poets (Ash-Shu'ara)
27 The Ants (An-Naml)
28 The Narration (Al-Qasas)
29 The Spider (Al-Ankaboot)
30 The Romans (Al-Rum)
31 Luqman (Luqman)
32 The Prostration (As-Sajda)
33 The Confederates (Al-Ahzab)
34 Sheba (Saba)
35 The Originator of Creation (Fatir)
36 Ya-Seen (Ya Seen)
37 The Rangers (As-Saffat)
38 The Letter Sad (Sad)
39 The Groups (Az-Zumar)
40 The Forgiver (Ghafir)
41 Explained in Detail (Fussilat)
42 The Consultation (Ash-Shura)
43 Ornaments of Gold (Az-Zukruf)
44 The Smoke (Ad-Dukhan)
45 The Kneeling (Al-Jathiya)
46 The Curved Sand hills (Al-Ahqaf)
47 Muhammad (47)
48 The Victory (Al-Fath)
49 The Dwellings (Al-Hujurat)
50 The Letter Qaf (Qaf)
51 The Winds that Scatter (Az-Zariyat)
52 The Mount (At-Tur)
53 The Star (An-Najm)
54 The Moon (Al-Qamar)
55 The Most Beneficent (Ar-Rahman)
56 The Event (Al-Waqi'a)
57 The Iron (Al-Hadid)
58 She That Dispute (Al-Mujidala)
59 The Gathering (Al-Hashr)
60 The Examined One (Al-Mumtahina)
61 The Row (As-Saff)
62 Friday (Al-Jumu'ah)
63 The Hypocrites (Al-Munafiqoon)
64 Loss and Gain (At-Taghabun)
65 The Divorce (At-Talaq)
66 Prohibition (At-Tahreem)
67 Dominion (Al-Mulk)
68 The Pen (Al-Qalam)
69 The Reality (Al-Haaqqa)
70 The Ways of Ascent (Al-Ma'arij)
71 Noah (Nuh)
72 The Jinn (Al-Jinn)
73 The Enshrouded One (Al-Muzzammil)
74 The Cloaked One (Al-Muddathir)
75 The-Resurrection (Al-Qiyamah)
76 Man (Al-Insan)
77 Those Sent Forth (Al-Mursalat)
78 The News (An-Naba)
79 Those Who Pull Out (An-Naziat)
80 He frowned (Abasa)
81 The Folding Up (At-Takwir)
82 The Cleaving (Al-Infitar)
83 Those Who Deal in Fraud (Al-Mutaffifin)
84 The Splitting Asunder (Al-Inshiqaq)
85 The Mansions of the Stars (Al-Burooj)
86 The Night Comer (At-Tariq)
87 The Most High (Al-A'la)
88 The Overwhelming (Al-Ghashiya)
89 The Dawn (Al-Fajr)
90 The City (Al-Balad)
91 The Sun (Ash-Shams)
92 The Night (Al-Layl)
93 The Morning Hours (Ad-Dhuha)
94 Relief  (Al-Inshirah)
95 The Figs (At-Teen)
96 The Clot (Al-Alaq)
97 The Night of Decree (Al-Qadr)
98 The Clear Proof (Al-Bayyina)
99 The Earthquake (Az-Zalzala)
100 The Courser (Al-Adiyat)
101 The Calamity (Al-Qariah)
102 Rivalry in world increase (At-Takathur)
103 The Declining Day (Al-Asr)
104 The Slanderer (Al-Humaza)
105 The Elephant (Al-Feel)
106 Quraish ( Quraish)
107 Small Kindnesses (Al-Maun)
108 Abundance (Al-Kawthar)
109 The Disbelievers (Al-Kafiroon)
110 Divine- Support (An-Nasr)
111 The Flame (Al-Masadd)
112 Sincerity (Al-Ikhlas)
113 The Daybreak (Al-Falaq)
114 The Mankind (An-Nas)

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