Al-Ghāshiyah (, "The Overwhelming", "The Pall") is the 88th chapter (

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) of the

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, with 26 ayat or verses. The surah's topics are

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and the miracle of the creation of all things by God.

Summary

This surah refers to three broad-ranging topics. First, God describes the difference between good and evil paths that an individual can take and the consequence of each path. God then clarifies their destiny and describes what hell would be like for the non-believers. The second theme mentions the creations God has made, referring to the sky, the earth, and the mountains. Lastly, in verses 21–22, God gives a direct message to Muhammad and tells him, "So remind, Muhammad you are only a reminder. You are not over them a controller."

Ayat (verses)

*1-3 The terrible

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*4-7 Description of the torments of hell *8-16 The joyful state of the believers on the judgment-day *17-20 God manifests himself in his works *21-22 Muhammad only to warn, not to compel, the infidels *23-26 Everyone's deeds will be accounted and God will himself punish the unbelievers

Hadith

* Al-Dahhak b. Qais asked al-Nu'man b. Bashir: What did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recite on Friday after reciting the Surah

Al-Jumua Al-Jumuʿah (, "Friday") is the 62nd chapter (''sūrah'') of the Quran, with 11 verses ('' āyāt''). The chapter is named ''al-jumu`ah'' ("Friday") because it is the day of assembly, when the community abandons trade, transactions, and other div ...

(62). He replied: He used to recite, "Had the story of overwhelming event reached you?" (Al-Ghashiyah). *

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narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite in the

Friday prayer Friday prayer, or congregational prayer (), is the meeting together of Muslims for communal prayer and service at midday every Friday. In Islam, the day itself is called ''Yawm al-Jum'ah'' (shortened to ''Jum'ah''), which translated from Arabic me ...

: "Glorify the name of your most high Lord" (Surah 87) and Has the story of the overwhelming event reached you? (Al-Ghashiyah). * Abu Bakr bin An-Nadr said: We were in At-Taff with Anas, and he led them in praying Zuhr. When he had finished, he said: ''I prayed Zuhr with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he recited two surahs for us in the two rak'ahs: 'Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High' (

Quran 87 Al-Aʻlā () is the eighty-seventh chapter (''surah'') of the Qur'an, with 19 ''ayat'' or verses. Al-A'la describes the Islamic view of existence, the Oneness of God (Islam), Oneness of Allah, and Divine revelation, additionally mentioning rew ...

) and 'Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?"' (Al-Ghashiyah). * It was narrated from

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that: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite in the

Eid prayers Eid prayers, also referred to as Salat al-Eid (), are holy holiday prayers in the Islamic tradition. The literal translation of the word "Eid" in Arabic is "festival" or "feast" and is a time when Muslims congregate with family and the larger ...

''Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High." (Surah 87) and "Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?" (Al-Ghashiyah). * It was narrated from al-Nu'man b. Bashir that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite on the two

and on

Jumu'ah Friday prayer, or congregational prayer (), is the meeting together of Muslims for communal prayer and service at midday every Friday. In Islam, the day itself is called ''Yawm al-Jum'ah'' (shortened to ''Jum'ah''), which translated from Arabic me ...

: "Glorify the Name of Your Lord, the Most High" (Surah 87) and "Has there come to you the narration of The Overwhelming?" (Al-Ghashiyah) Sometimes the two (Eid and Jumu'ah) occurred on the same day, and he would recite them (these two Surahs).Reference :

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878 a In-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 78 USC-MSA web (English) reference: Book 4, Hadith 1907 (deprecated numbering scheme)

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