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The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform

Divine command to the Prophet to rise and warn humanity

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The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform
Divine command to the Prophet to rise and warn humanity

Arise and warn.

Surah 74, Ayah 2
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The Call to Praise: Glorifying Allah in Every Moment
And magnify your Lord.
Surah 74, Ayah 3
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When the Trumpet Rings: A Call to Immediate Accountability
When the Trumpet is blown.
Surah 74, Ayah 8
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The Hardness of the Hereafter: A Call to Righteousness
That Day will be a difficult day.
Surah 74, Ayah 9
Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Breaking News
Divine Address
5 communiques
Unmasking the Illusion of False Magic
"And said, “This is nothing but magic from the past."
Surah 74, Ayah 24 Surah Al‑Muddathir (74) records the people's accusation that the Prophet’s words were mere magic. The Qur’an counters this by affirming that what he conveyed is not ‘magic’ but a divine revelation. Th
The Divine Voice, Not a Human Whisper
"This is nothing but the word of a mortal.”"
Surah 74, Ayah 25 In 74:25 the Qur’an reminds us that the words of the Prophet are not merely human speech but the word of Allah. Islamic scholarship teaches that the Prophet’s utterances—whether in the Qur’an or in th
Guardians of the Fire: A Test of Faith
"We have appointed only angels to be wardens of the Fire, and caused their number to be a stumbling block for those who disbelieve; so that those given the Scripture may attain certainty; and those who believe may increase in faith; and those given the Scripture and the believers may not doubt; and those in whose hearts is sickness and the unbelievers may say, “What did God intend by this parable?” Thus God leads astray whom He wills, and guides whom He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is nothing but a reminder for the mortals."
Surah 74, Ayah 31 The verse reminds us that the guardians of the Fire are angels, not humans, and their number is a divine test for those who doubt. It juxtaposes believers, those given the Scripture, and the hypocrite
Saqar's Mirror: Owning the Roots of Our Destruction
"“What drove you into Saqar?”"
Surah 74, Ayah 42 The rhetorical question in 74:42 is a mirror held up to the disbelieving hearts of the people of Saqar. It reminds us that the cause of their descent is not an abstract fate but the accumulation of th
The Forgotten Feast: Feeding the Needy
"Nor did we feed the destitute."
Surah 74, Ayah 44 The verse ‘Nor did we used to feed the poor’ reminds us that feeding the needy is not a new innovation but a longstanding divine command. In the hadith (Bukhari 2020), the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Whoever fee
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
Character Dossier
7 characters in this edition
Disbelievers
group
27 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Disbelievers Companions of the Right questioning
Allah
spiritual entity
12 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
We have appointed only angels to be wardens of the Fire, and caused their number to be a stumbling block for those who disbelieve; so that those given the Scripture may attain certainty; and those who believe may increase in faith; and those given the Scripture and the believers may not doubt; and those in whose hearts is sickness and the unbelievers may say, “What did God intend by this parable?” Thus God leads astray whom He wills, and guides whom He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is nothing but a reminder for the mortals.
Surah 74, Ayah 31
Muhammad
prophet · named
9 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
3.6
safety
4.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
3.1
self actualization
4.0
Ibn Arabi Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief
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Verse Segments
Surah 74, Ayah 1 Narrator
O you Enrobed one.
Surah 74, Ayah 2 Narrator
Arise and warn.
Surah 74, Ayah 3 Narrator
And magnify your Lord.
Surah 74, Ayah 4 Narrator
And purify your clothes.
Surah 74, Ayah 5 Narrator
And abandon abominations.
Surah 74, Ayah 6 Narrator
And show no favor seeking gain.
Surah 74, Ayah 7 Narrator
And be constant for your Lord.
Surah 74, Ayah 8 Narrator
When the Trumpet is blown.
Surah 74, Ayah 9 Narrator
That Day will be a difficult day.
Surah 74, Ayah 10 Narrator
For the disbelievers—not easy.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
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Faith
Appears 50 times · 16.6% of themes
Faith
50
Afterlife
32
Guidance
28
Prophets
27
Worship
22
Creation
21
Mercy
19
Knowledge
17
Surah 74, Ayah 1 The Cloak of Humility Surah 74, Ayah 2 The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform Surah 74, Ayah 3 The Call to Praise: Glorifying Allah...
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Cloak of Humility 25x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Cloak of Humility 25x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Cloak of Humility 25x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Cloak of Humility 25x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform 14x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- Wealth as a Trust: Turning Blessings into Blessings 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- Wealth as a Trust: Turning Blessings into Blessings 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- Wealth as a Trust: Turning Blessings into Blessings 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- Wealth as a Trust: Turning Blessings into Blessings 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 220 -- Children as Witnesses: Building a Legacy of Faith 2x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 52 -- Children as Witnesses: Building a Legacy of Faith 2x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 99 -- Children as Witnesses: Building a Legacy of Faith 2x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 103 -- Children as Witnesses: Building a Legacy of Faith 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Prophet's Humble Request: A Lesson in Contentment 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Prophet's Humble Request: A Lesson in Contentment 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Prophet's Humble Request: A Lesson in Contentment 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Prophet's Humble Request: A Lesson in Contentment 2x cited
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Reader Action
Supplications
The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform
O Allah, empower me to arise and warn with sincerity, to choose my words with wisdom, and to accept the consequences of my actions—whether they bring praise or correction. Grant me humility to learn from every warning I give and receive.
Surah 74, Ayah 2
The Call to Praise: Glorifying Allah in Every Moment
O Allah, grant me the sincerity to glorify You in every breath, to see Your signs in all that surrounds me, and to let my praise be a constant reminder of Your majesty and mercy.
Surah 74, Ayah 3
When the Trumpet Rings: A Call to Immediate Accountability
O Allah, I have heard the trumpet’s sound; make my heart aware that my deeds are counted, and grant me the sincerity to perform them for You alone.
Surah 74, Ayah 8
Daily Actions
The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform
Whenever you encounter a lapse of truth or moral neglect, step forward with calm conviction and issue a respectful warning.
Surah 74, Ayah 2
The Call to Praise: Glorifying Allah in Every Moment
Whenever you encounter a moment of gratitude or awe, pause and consciously glorify Allah with a brief phrase.
Surah 74, Ayah 3
When the Trumpet Rings: A Call to Immediate Accountability
Before you begin any task today, pause, say the short phrase "The trumpet has been blown," and consciously examine your intention.
Surah 74, Ayah 8
Reflect
The Prophet's Charge: Rise, Warn, Transform -- In what moments today did I choose silence over warning? How did that silence influence the situation, and what might have shifted had I spoken up?
The Call to Praise: Glorifying Allah in Every Moment -- What moments of joy, challenge, or routine today slipped by without me consciously praising Allah? How did that affect my sense of gratitude and humility?
When the Trumpet Rings: A Call to Immediate Accountability -- In what moments today did I act as if there were no consequences? How would my actions change if I truly believed the trumpet had already sounded and my deeds are being weighed?
Weekly Challenge
The Warning Journal: 1. Each day, identify one situation where you can warn (e.g., at work, at home, in community). 2. Draft a concise, respectful warning message (≤20 words). 3. Deliver the warning or, if not possible, record your intention to warn. 4. Note the reaction (or lack thereof) and your feelings. 5. At the week’s end, tally the number of warnings delivered, reflect on patterns, and set a measurable goal (e.g., increase warnings by 20%) for next week.
Surah 74, Ayah 2
Stand, inhale deeply, say aloud: "Qim wa hadhir" (Arise and warn). Then locate a situation in your immediate surroundings where guidance is lacking—perhaps a colleague misusing resources, a child repeating a harmful habit, or a friend ignoring advice. Pause for a moment, then formulate a brief, compassionate reminder to correct or guide the person. Surah 74, Ayah 2
Stand or sit comfortably, close your eyes for a moment, take a deep breath, and repeat "SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar" three times, feeling the awe of Allah's greatness. Surah 74, Ayah 3
Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
56 verses
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O you Enrobed one.
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Arise and warn.
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And magnify your Lord.
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And purify your clothes.
5
And abandon abominations.
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And show no favor seeking gain.
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And be constant for your Lord.
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When the Trumpet is blown.
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That Day will be a difficult day.
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For the disbelievers—not easy.
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Leave Me to him whom I created alone.
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And gave him vast wealth.
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And children as witnesses.
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And smoothed things for him.
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Then he wants Me to add yet more!
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By no means! He was stubborn towards Our revelations.
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I will exhaust him increasingly.
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He thought and analyzed.
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May he perish, how he analyzed.
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Again: may he perish, how he analyzed.
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Then he looked.
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Then he frowned and whined.
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Then he turned back and was proud.
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Allah
And said, “This is nothing but magic from the past.
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Allah
This is nothing but the word of a mortal.”
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I will roast him in Saqar.
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But what will explain to you what Saqar is?
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It neither leaves, nor spares.
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It scorches the flesh.
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Over it are Nineteen.
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Allah
We have appointed only angels to be wardens of the Fire, and caused their number to be a stumbling block for those who disbelieve; so that those given the Scripture may attain certainty; and those who believe may increase in faith; and those given the Scripture and the believers may not doubt; and those in whose hearts is sickness and the unbelievers may say, “What did God intend by this parable?” Thus God leads astray whom He wills, and guides whom He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is nothing but a reminder for the mortals.
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Nay! By the moon.
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And the night as it retreats.
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And the morning as it lights up.
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It is one of the greatest.
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A warning to the mortals.
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To whomever among you wishes to advance, or regress.
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Every soul is hostage to what it has earned.
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Except for those on the Right.
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In Gardens, inquiring.
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About the guilty.
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Allah
“What drove you into Saqar?”
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They will say, “We were not of those who prayed.
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Allah
Nor did we feed the destitute.
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And we used to indulge with those who indulge.
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Narrator
And we used to deny the Day of Judgment.
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Until the Inevitable came upon us.”
48
But the intercession of intercessors will not help them.
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Why are they turning away from the Reminder?
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As though they were panicked donkeys.
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Fleeing from a lion?
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Yet every one of them desires to be given scrolls unrolled.
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No indeed! But they do not fear the Hereafter.
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Nevertheless, it is a reminder.
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So whoever wills, shall remember it.
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But they will not remember, unless God wills. He is the Source of Righteousness, and the Source of Forgiveness.
Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief