ADHIKR

This Surath got the name Fuswilath (Clearly Explained) from the third verse which says, “The Book, the verses of which are Clearly Explained.” This Surath is also known as Haameem Sajada from the 37th verse, in which the Prostration of Recitation is mentioned. This Surath was revealed at the beginning of the middle period of the Messenger’s Meccan life.

If it is mentioned in other Suraths that a lid is put on the hearts and ears of those who don’t believe in the Hereafter, preventing them from understanding the Book, in this Surath it is told that the disbelievers, who are not ready to hear Adhikr, say to the believers making them hear Adhikr that there is a lid on their hearts and ears, and so they will go their way while the believers go theirs.

If it is mentioned in other Suraths of this Book that the heavens, the earth, and all that is between them were created within six days, this Surath separately states that the earth was created within two days, all things and events were created within two days, and the heavens were created within two days as an answer for those who are asking. This Surath explains the demolition of the arrogant people of Aad and Thamood, who were repudiating the verses of Allah, and the saving of the believers who were commanding the good and forbidding the evil with Adhikr.

This Surath warns about the scene on the Day of Judgement when the hearings, sights, and skins of the disbelievers will witness against them. It also warns that the hypocritical disbelievers who prevent others from Adhikr by repudiating the verses of Allah will get Hell as their eternal abode and that those who follow and obey them are also disbelievers. It is also stated in this Surath that evils are to be prevented with the Best Adhikr, and Adhikr is the Splendid Book. Those who hide and reject It after receiving It will have severe torment in the Hereafter.

Adhikr, the verses of which are clearly explained, is the Guidance and Healing for believers irrespective of any language, whereas disbelievers are blind and deaf toward It, just like they are called from a far place. Those who have doubts regarding Adhikr are the Mushriks, who associate others with the dominion of Allah. It is the general habit of mankind that if they are bestowed with any favor from Allah, they will live as if standing on the edge, whereas if they are affected by any disaster, they will be involved in prolonged prayer.

The verse of this Surath informs us that the predictions of Adhikr will come into force in this world itself until it is clear to them that Adhikr is the Truth. This Surath, containing 54 verses, ends by saying, “Know that Allah is acquainted with all things.”