Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 88
Number of Ayah – 26
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-26
Starting Page Number – 592th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Ghashiyah
Surah Al-Ghashiyah, the 88th surah of the Quran, draws attention to the Day of Judgment and its profound impact on humanity. It highlights the consequences that await individuals based on their actions in this worldly life. It consists of 26 verses.
The surah begins by describing the state of people on the Day of Judgment. It portrays the overwhelming awe and fear that will envelop them as the earth undergoes cataclysmic changes. It emphasizes that all will be preoccupied with their own deeds and the consequences thereof.
Surah Al-Ghashiyah then highlights the two possible outcomes for individuals on the Day of Judgment. It mentions the righteous individuals who will be in a state of bliss and satisfaction, rewarded with Paradise. On the other hand, it describes the state of the wicked individuals who will face a severe punishment and be thrown into the Hellfire.
The surah emphasizes that each person will be recompensed based on their actions and the choices they made in their earthly life. It reminds individuals of the signs and revelations sent by Allah throughout history and the responsibility to heed them.
Surah Al-Ghashiyah also highlights the importance of reflecting upon the creation of Allah as a means to recognize His power and ability to resurrect the dead. It mentions the changing state of nature, the cycles of life and death, as a testament to Allah’s creative power and the ultimate resurrection.
The surah concludes by reminding individuals that their deeds will be weighed on the Day of Judgment. It emphasizes that those who engage in righteous actions and fear the consequences of their deeds will have a successful outcome, while those who turn away from the truth will face severe consequences.
In summary, Surah Al-Ghashiyah draws attention to the Day of Judgment and its profound impact on humanity. It highlights the consequences individuals will face based on their actions in this worldly life. The surah emphasizes the two possible outcomes, Paradise for the righteous and Hellfire for the wicked. It reminds individuals to reflect upon the signs of Allah and to engage in righteous deeds in preparation for the Day of Judgment.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Ghashiyah
1. Has the news of the Overwhelming Event reached you ˹O Prophet˺?
2. On that Day ˹some˺ faces will be downcast,
3. ˹totally˺ overburdened, exhausted,
4. burning in a scorching Fire,
5. left to drink from a scalding spring.
6. They will have no food except a foul, thorny shrub,
7. neither nourishing nor satisfying hunger.
8. On that Day ˹other˺ faces will be glowing with bliss,
9. ˹fully˺ pleased with their striving,
10. in an elevated Garden,
11. where no idle talk will be heard.
12. In it will be a running spring,
13. along with thrones raised high,
14. and cups set at hand,
15. and ˹fine˺ cushions lined up,
16. and ˹splendid˺ carpets spread out.
17. Do they not ever reflect on camels—how they were ˹masterfully˺ created;
18. and the sky—how it was raised ˹high˺;
19. and the mountains—how they were firmly set up;
20. and the earth—how it was levelled out?
21. So, ˹continue to˺ remind ˹all, O Prophet˺, for your duty is only to remind.
22. You are not ˹there˺ to compel them ˹to believe˺.
23. But whoever turns away, persisting in disbelief,
24. then Allah will inflict upon them the major punishment.
25. Surely to Us is their return,
26. then surely with Us is their reckoning.