Surah As-Saaffaat
Chapter 37 · Verse 24 · Revealed in Makkah
“And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Day of Recompense
Allah tells us what the disbeliever will say on the Day of Resurrection, how they will blame themselves and admit that they wronged themselves in this world. When they see the horrors of the Day of Resurrection with their own eyes, they will be filled with regret at the time when regret will not avail them anything.
وَقَالُواْ يوَيْلَنَا هَـذَا يَوْمُ الدِّينِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
After that, a command will go forth to angels: فَاهْدُوهُمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَاطِ الْجَحِيمِ (and show them the way to Jahannam - 37:23). When the angels will take them away, and reach close to the Bridge of Sirat, they will be commanded: YP (make them stop - they are to be questioned - 37:24). Thereupon, at this place, they will be questioned about their beliefs and deeds - that have been mentioned in the Qur'an and Hadith at many places.
What does this verse bring up for you today?