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 is 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 those who do not utilise Adhikr after receiving, Allah will take revenge upon them on the Day of Judgement. It reminds us that for drowning in the sea, the cruel and transgressor 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 Judgement. This Surath warns that it will be told to the hypocritical disbelievers on the Day of Judgement: “Since you were leading a life pretending as noble without utilising 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 get in Paradise. This Surath, containing 59 verses, ends by reminding and commanding them to remind them in their heart’s language that each individual should safeguard himself from Hellfire.