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The Unseen Denier: A Call to Acknowledging the Day of Reckoning
Denial of divine judgment and its moral warning
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The Unseen Denier: A Call to Acknowledging the Day of Reckoning
Denial of divine judgment and its moral warning
Have you considered him who denies the religion?
Surah 107, Ayah 1
Multi-Source Confirmation
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Have you seen the one who denies the Recompense?
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Hast thou seen him who cries lies to the Doom?
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Did you see him who gives the lie to the Reward and Punishment of the Hereafter?
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Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
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Hast thou observed him who belieth religion?
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The Peril of Empty Prayer
So woe to those who pray.
Surah 107, Ayah 4
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Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
It is he who mistreats the orphan.
Surah 107, Ayah 2
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Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
Surah 107, Ayah 3
Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
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Surah 107, Ayah 1
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Have you considered him who denies the religion?
Surah 107, Ayah 2
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It is he who mistreats the orphan.
Surah 107, Ayah 3
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And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
Surah 107, Ayah 4
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So woe to those who pray.
Surah 107, Ayah 5
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Those who are heedless of their prayers.
Surah 107, Ayah 6
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Those who put on the appearance.
Surah 107, Ayah 7
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And withhold the assistance.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Worship
Appears 6 times
· 16.7% of themes
Worship
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Faith
6
Afterlife
4
Accountability
4
Prophets
4
Charity
3
Humility
2
Mercy
2
Surah 107, Ayah 1
The Unseen Denier: A Call to...
Surah 107, Ayah 2
Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting...
Surah 107, Ayah 3
Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
Muhammad Asad
Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant
Cross-Edition References
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Surah 1, Ayah 3
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Surah 1, Ayah 4
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-- Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
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Surah 2, Ayah 6
-- Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
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Surah 2, Ayah 7
-- Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
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2, Ayah 8
-- Feeding the Forgotten: A Call to Compassion
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Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 220
-- Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
Edition 3
Surah 3, Ayah 52
-- Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
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Surah 3, Ayah 99
-- Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
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Surah 3, Ayah 103
-- Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 65
-- The Illusion of Glory: Guarding Against Deceptive Pride
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 76
-- The Illusion of Glory: Guarding Against Deceptive Pride
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 87
-- The Illusion of Glory: Guarding Against Deceptive Pride
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 104
-- The Illusion of Glory: Guarding Against Deceptive Pride
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Reader Action
Supplications
The Unseen Denier: A Call to Acknowledging the Day of Reckoning
O Allah, make my heart aware of the reality of the Recompense. Grant me humility before You, protect me from denying Your judgment, and guide my deeds to be pleasing to You.
Surah 107, Ayah 1
The Peril of Empty Prayer
O Allah, purify my heart so that my prayers are not mere motions but a true dialogue with You. Remove from me the desire to seek the approval of people, and replace it with a longing to please You alone.
Surah 107, Ayah 4
Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
O Allah, open my heart to see every orphan as Your beloved creation. Grant me the humility to protect them and the courage to act with compassion and justice. Remove the barriers that keep them alone and guide my deeds toward their well‑being.
Surah 107, Ayah 2
Daily Actions
The Unseen Denier: A Call to Acknowledging the Day of Reckoning
Before each significant action today, pause and affirm your belief in the Recompense, reminding yourself that every deed will be weighed by Allah.
Before each significant action today, pause and affirm your belief in the Recompense, reminding yourself that every deed will be weighed by Allah.
Surah 107, Ayah 1
The Peril of Empty Prayer
Before each of the five daily prayers, pause for a brief heart‑check: ask yourself whether your intention is solely for Allah and whether your focus is on the connection with Him, not on worldly perception.
Before each of the five daily prayers, pause for a brief heart‑check: ask yourself whether your intention is solely for Allah and whether your focus is on the connection with Him, not on worldly perception.
Surah 107, Ayah 4
Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan
Today, identify an orphan or a vulnerable child in your community and commit to one concrete act of support—whether it’s a donation, a volunteer visit, or an advocacy effort.
Today, identify an orphan or a vulnerable child in your community and commit to one concrete act of support—whether it’s a donation, a volunteer visit, or an advocacy effort.
Surah 107, Ayah 2
Reflect
The Unseen Denier: A Call to Acknowledging the Day of Reckoning --
In what moments today did I act without consciously recognizing that my actions will be evaluated by Allah? How did acknowledging the Recompense alter my mindset or behavior?
The Peril of Empty Prayer --
In what moments have I prayed merely to appear righteous to others? How does that affect my relationship with Allah and my inner sincerity?
Guardians of the Unseen: Protecting the Orphan --
When have I assumed that caring for orphans is solely the responsibility of large charities, and how can I become a personal guardian for those children in my immediate circle?
Weekly Challenge
Recompense Log Challenge: For seven consecutive days, do the following: 1) In the morning, write a brief intention: "I intend to act in a way that honors Allah’s Recompense." 2) Throughout the day, whenever you perform a deed (e.g., prayer, work, conversation), pause for a second and mentally note whether it aligns with this intention. 3) In the evening, record: a) what you did well, b) what you failed to honor the Recompense, and c) a concrete step to improve tomorrow. After seven days, review your entries, rate your growth on a scale of 1‑10, and commit to one new practice (e.g., mindful prayer, daily reflection) that will reinforce accountability.
Surah 107, Ayah 1
Stand in a quiet space, close your eyes, take three deep breaths. While inhaling, say: "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem." While exhaling, affirm: "I acknowledge that my deeds will be judged, and I seek Allah's mercy." Feel the weight of accountability settle.
Surah 107, Ayah 1
Close your eyes, take three slow breaths, then silently say: "Allah, make my heart present in this prayer. I pray for You alone."
Surah 107, Ayah 4
Tariq Ramadan
Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
7 verses
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Have you considered him who denies the religion?
2
It is he who mistreats the orphan.
3
And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
4
So woe to those who pray.
5
Those who are heedless of their prayers.
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Those who put on the appearance.
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And withhold the assistance.
Imam Malik
Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief