Surah Al-Zalzalah, also known as "The Earthquake," is the 99th chapter (Surah) of the Quran. It is a short surah, consisting of 8 verses (ayat). This surah is known for its powerful and vivid depiction of the events that will unfold on the Day of Judgment.
Summary and Description:
Description of the Earthquake:
The surah begins by describing a massive earthquake that will occur at the end of time, shaking the earth with unprecedented force.
The Earth's Response:
The earth will reveal its burdens (i.e., the deeds that were committed on it) and the events that took place during people's lives.
Human Reaction:
People will be bewildered and will question the upheaval, wondering what has happened to the earth.
Earth’s Testimony:
On that day, the earth will speak about what it has witnessed, and it will convey the events as per the divine command.
Judgment and Accountability:
People will be separated into different groups based on their deeds. Each individual will be shown their actions-every small deed, whether good or bad, will be accounted for.
Reckoning:
Those who have done even a small amount of good will see it, and those who have done even a small amount of evil will also see it.
Themes and Messages:
The Day of Judgment: The surah vividly describes the cataclysmic events of the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the dramatic changes that will occur.
Accountability: It highlights the concept of personal accountability, where every action, no matter how small, will be reviewed and judged.
Revelation of Deeds: The surah underscores that all deeds will be made clear, and the earth itself will testify to the actions of its inhabitants.
Purpose and Reflection:
Surah Al-Zalzalah serves as a reminder of the inevitability of the Day of Judgment and the importance of being mindful of one’s actions. It encourages believers to reflect on their deeds and the ultimate accountability they will face. The imagery of the earth shaking and revealing the deeds highlights the importance of justice and the comprehensive nature of divine judgment.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
إِذَا زُلْزِلَتِ الْأَرْضُ زِلْزَالَهَا
وَأَخْرَجَتِ الْأَرْضُ أَثْقَالَهَا
وَقَالَ الْإِنسَانُ مَا لَهَا
يَوْمَئِذٍ تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا
بِأَنَّ رَبَّكَ أَوْحَىٰ لَهَا
يَوْمَئِذٍ يَصْدُرُ النَّاسُ أَشْتَاتًا لِّيُرَوْا أَعْمَالَهُمْ
فَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ
وَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ
Urdu Translation: اللہ کے نام سے جو نہایت رحمان اور رحیم ہے
جب زمین اپنی شدت کے ساتھ ہلائی جائے گی
اور زمین اپنے بوجھ نکالے گی
اور انسان کہے گا: "اسے کیا ہوگیا ہے؟"
اس دن زمین اپنے حالات کی خبر دے گی
کیونکہ تیرے رب نے اسے وحی کی ہوگی
اس دن لوگ بکھرے ہوئے نکلیں گے تاکہ ان کے اعمال دکھائے جائیں
پس جو کوئی ذرہ برابر بھی نیکی کرے گا وہ اسے دیکھے گا
اور جو کوئی ذرہ برابر بھی بدی کرے گا وہ اسے دیکھے گا
یہ سورہ قیامت کے دن کی علامات اور انسان کے اعمال کی جزا و سزا کے بارے میں بتاتی ہے۔
Surah Al-Zalzalah
Surah Al-Zalzalah Urdu Translation
Earthquake Surah Explanation
Surah 99