ADHIKR

This Surath, containing 59 verses, got the name Ad'dukhan (the Smoke) from the tenth verse, which says: “You wait for a Day the sky covers with a clear smoke.” It was revealed in the middle period of the Messenger’s Meccan life. Allah, the Lord of the universe, sent down the Book Adhikr, which is the Mercy and the Criterion to distinguish everything wisely in the blessed night so that mankind may have a confirmed belief regarding all matters. This Surath warns that toward those who do not utilize Adhikr after receiving It, Allah will take revenge on the Day of Judgment. It reminds us that for the drowning in the sea of the cruel and transgressing Pharaoh and his troops, no one in the heavens and earth cried; and It warns that for such Mujirims, no one will be there to help on the Day of Judgment. This Surath warns that it will be told to the hypocritical disbelievers on the Day of Judgment: “Since you were leading a life pretending to be noble without utilizing Adhikr in your worldly life, you taste from the Zakhoom tree and the boiling water.” This Surath also explains the blessings and comforts that the heedful who testify to Adhikr will receive in Paradise. This Surath, containing 59 verses, ends by reminding and commanding them to remind others in their heart’s language that each individual should safeguard himself from Hellfire.