Compiled by: Shawana A. Aziz
Belief in the Day of Resurrection gives meaning and purpose to our brief stay in this transient world. It is the believer’s goal to win the Pleasure of His Lord by worshiping Him alone, fulfilling His Commands and refraining from His Prohibition during his worldly life-span. On the Day of Judgment, his fate will be decided in accordance with his record of deeds; he who fulfills his obligations will be rewarded with eternal bliss in Paradise, and he, who fails to be a believer will be doomed to eternal Hell-Fire.
Those who reject the idea of being brought back to life are unable to understand the reality of this life and are ever confused about what lies beyond death. In their bewilderment, they concoct mysterious stories about what, if anything, happens to the soul after death.
Those who reject resurrection also cannot explain why certain things happen like, birth and death, why some people suffer while others commit the most heinous crimes against humanity and go unpunished?
Such uncertainty in belief causes misery in life. Self-indulgence overwhelms man and he races against time to achieve physical pleasures – by hook or by crook – for fear that his time will come to an end before he can enjoy life’s pleasures. Destructive behavior and immoral attitudes take the lead because disbelief in resurrection makes following any moral principle worthless. Man becomes inconsiderate of his fellow men. Consequently, the whole society suffers from chaos, greed, transgressions and intolerance.
On the other hand, a believer in resurrection focuses on his ultimate goal and does not let trivial pleasures of the world distract him. He is always satisfied with little provision and his soul is free from cravings and greed because he knows that what is in store for him in the Hereafter is much more than this world can offer. The Prophet (sallallahu aaihe wa-sallam) said, “The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.” [Saheeh Muslim]
A believer’s certainty of faith provides him with all the answers he needs to live a serene life; he understands the purpose of life and death, struggle and trial.
He is solicitous in his attitude and behavior with others and refrains from any sort of transgression. It does not upset him if he does not receive his due in this world or is treated unjustly because he is well-aware that this world is not the final place for judgment, rewards and punishments. He is certain that the time will come for all matters to be settled justly and that time is the Day of Judgement. Reckoning thus brings comfort and solace to the heart of a believer, and peace and tranquility to society as a whole.
The author Compiles from Arabic work the Tafseer of this Surah which was revealed in response to the Arab pagan’s denial of the Day of Resurrection and contains proofs of Allah’s Ability to resurrect His creation, proofs we witness in our day to day lives!
Soorah an-Naba describes how this great event will take place and how the ambiance of the earth will quickly change into an atmosphere that will cause terror in the hearts of the people. The Soorah depicts the evil abode of the disbelievers and their crimes. It also illustrates the rewards and blessings the believers will receive from their Lord on the Day of Judgment. It further describes the great events of that Day; the intercessions, reckoning and weighing of the deeds in the balance. The Soorah contains admonitions and glad tidings for those who take heed.
With the intent of making the Tafseer of this Surah comprehensively beneficial for the reader, various famous Arabic Tafaseer (pl. of Tafseer) and original Arabic books about the subject were referred to.
From amongst them are: Tafseer al-Qur’aan al-Adheem of Shaikh Salih al-Uthaimeen, Adwaul-Bayan of Imam Shanqitee, Tafseer Ibn Katheer of Hafidh Ibn Katheer, Fathul-Baree, Jamee al-Uloom wal-Hikam and Sharh Muslim by an-Nawawi, Sharah Usool al-Imaan of Shaikh Salih al-Uthaimeen, Al-Eeman bil-Malaaikah wa-Athruhu fi-Hayatil-Ummah and Aqeedah at-Tawheed by Shaikh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan and others.
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