Al-Qiyama (ٱلْقِيَامَة)

Surah Al-Qiyama (الْقِيَامَة), the 75th chapter of the Quran, talks about the promised day in detail. This surah is part of 29th para (juz) with 40 verses and 2 ruku. It is a word to the wise warning for the day of resurrection when no one will be rescued from the fair judgment of the Almighty. This surah is a wake-up call for everyone busy in the world's affairs. It addresses the disbelievers who deny the Hereafter. In every verse, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ challenges them to look deeply at His power and glory and see how He made the universe and How He will collapse it on the Final day. 

The surah employs vivid imagery and powerful rhetoric to paint a picture of the terrifying yet awe-inspiring events that will unfold on the Day of Judgment. It is not only a warning to humans that they take care of their actions, but it is also a hopeful message to return to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ and ask for His forgiveness. 

Theme and Subject Matter of Surah Al-Qiyama (ٱلْقِيَامَة)

Surah Al-Qiyama talks about the inevitability of the Day of Resurrection. It goes in-depth, explaining all of the things that are supposed to happen on that day. 

Inevitability of the Resurrection

The surah unequivocally declares that the Day of Judgment is a certainty. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ uses strong and persuasive words to share the facts so that there is no room left for doubt. Not only that, The Almighty asks rhetorical questions to shun the disbeliefs of non-believers. In verse 3, He asks, "Does man assume that We will never assemble his bones?" He answers in the next verse, "Surely yes, why not? We can properly make all his phalanxes." These verses explain that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ the omnipotent will surely bring about the day when all the bones will be collected back to Him and every person will be responsible for what they used to do.

All-Powerful Almighty

The surah extols the power and mightiness of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎. His wisdom is above and beyond human capacity. This surah highlights how man is nothing without Him. It was Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ who made humans from a simple clot. This is a strict warning and notice to mankind that the mighty God who made them in the first place holds the authority to gather them again. It is a reminder from the Almighty to wake up and return back to the path of Allah. From verses 36 to 40, He explains this in an exceptionally beautiful way. 

Accountability of Actions

This whole surah revolves around the idea that no soul will bear the consequences of the sins that it hasn't done. It is a beautiful yet eye-opening concept. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ warns disbelievers and those who do injustice. He reminds them that there will be harsh results for the things that they're doing in this world. Allah never forgets, and the aftermath of sins is nothing except for the burning hell. "On that day, man will be informed of all what he sent ahead and left behind." (75:13)

The Day of Judgement

The surah provides a terrifying yet awe-inspiring description of the events that will unfold on the Day of Judgment. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ provides visual imagery of all the events that are going to happen that day. The purpose of painting this picture is to instill fear and motivate the readers to seek forgiveness and repent to the All-forgiving and Merciful.

In verses 24 and 25, Allah says, "And on that day, some faces will be ghastly. Knowing that they will be subjected to a torment that breaks the backs."

Throughout the surah, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎ alarms readers to be more thoughtful of their actions. At the beginning of surah, the Almighty paints the picture of Resurrection Day. "He asks, "When will be the Day of Resurrection?" (75:6) "So when the eyes will be blinded by light." (75:7) "And the moon will be eclipsed." (75:8) "And the sun and the moon will be united." (75:9) On that day, man will cry out, "Where shall I flee?" (75:10) "Never! There is no refuge!" (75:11) "On that day, the station is only towards your Lord." (75:12)

These are some awakening verses that remind readers that they can never run past Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎. He is seeing and He will hold accountable to everyone who used to trespass. 

Benefits and Virtues of Surah Al-Qiyama (ٱلْقِيَامَة)

Surah Al-Qiyama is a very strong and thought-provoking surah. Regular recitation of this sura, along with its translation, strengthens the belief. It increases the reader's modesty and protects their chastity. There is no hadith for added benefits or virtues of Surah Al-Qiyama; however, there is no denying that recitation of Holy verses opens doors to blessings. Similarly, Surah Al-Qiyama is a persuasive surah that not only provides blessings it also provokes the reader to leave behind what he has done in the past and start living life righteously.