ADHIKR

This Surath, containing 89 verses, got the name Zukhuruf (Gemstone) from verses 33–35, which say that the houses, doors, ceilings of houses, coats, staircases, etc., of disbelievers would have been made with silver and gemstone. This Surath, containing 89 verses, was revealed during the middle of the Messenger’s Meccan life. The verses of this Surath criticize the foolish beliefs, customs, and practices the disbelievers have in all periods, which are against the teachings of the Lord’s Book, Adhikr. The verses of this Surath teach the prayer for traveling in a vehicle. The disbelievers of all periods have been rejecting Adhikr, claiming, “We are following our forefathers’ way without any mistake.”

This Surath reminds the believers that Adhikr is better than whatever the disbelievers have been gathering in this world. It reminds them that in every period, the Impartial Lord has given sustenance more to the disbelievers than to the believers. It also warns of the evil consequences of not transforming the Jinn soulmate into a believer with Adhikr and of not propagating Adhikr to all mankind.

It is mentioned about the second coming of Jesus as a Sign of the Doomsday. Just like all Messengers, Messenger Jesus also taught: “Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord; so you serve Him alone,” and whoever accepts Jesus as the son of the Lord, such are the strayed. It is also warned about the pathetic condition of the Mujirims (Fujjar)—wailing from Hell and calling the Angel Malik, “Let your Lord finish our life.” It also teaches that the only Deity in the heavens and the earth is Allah, and the Three-Time-Knower Allah is Glorious above all that the disbelievers are ascribing. This Surath warns that no intercession will be beneficial near Allah except for those who became believers with Adhikr and witnessed a life under its Light. It also commands the believers to abstain from the foolish Fujjar, who argue and expect that the intercession of saintly people will be beneficial to them in the Hereafter.