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Witnessing Truth: The Pillar of Accountability
Oath of the witness to the truth and divine accountability
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Witnessing Truth: The Pillar of Accountability
Oath of the witness to the truth and divine accountability
And by the witness and the witnessed.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
Multi-Source Confirmation
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And [by] the witness and what is witnessed,
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by the witness and the witnessed,
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By one that witnesses, and the subject of the witness;-
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And by the witness and that whereunto he beareth testimony,
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The Final Opportunity: Repent Before the Burning Fire
Those who tempt the believers, men and women, then do not repent; for them is the punishment of Hell; for them is...
Surah 85, Ayah 10
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The Promise of Verdant Eternity
Those who believe and do righteous deeds will have Gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the great triumph.
Surah 85, Ayah 11
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The Weight of Divine Justice
The onslaught of your Lord is severe.
Surah 85, Ayah 12
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Surah 85, Ayah 1
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By the sky with the constellations.
Surah 85, Ayah 2
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And by the Promised Day.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
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And by the witness and the witnessed.
Surah 85, Ayah 4
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Destroyed were the People of the Trench.
Surah 85, Ayah 5
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The fire supplied with fuel.
Surah 85, Ayah 6
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While they sat around it.
Surah 85, Ayah 7
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And were witnessing what they did to the believers.
Surah 85, Ayah 8
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They begrudged them only because they believed in God the Almighty, the Praiseworthy.
Surah 85, Ayah 9
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To Whom belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. God is witness over everything.
Surah 85, Ayah 10
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Those who tempt the believers, men and women, then do not repent; for them is the punishment of Hell
Dr. Yasir Qadhi
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Faith
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Faith
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Creation
14
Afterlife
11
Prophets
9
Accountability
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Mercy
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Guidance
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Worship
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Surah 85, Ayah 1
Starlit Reminder: Awe Amidst the Infinite
Surah 85, Ayah 2
Anchoring the Present in the Promised Day
Surah 85, Ayah 4
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Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti
Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti | Linguistics Editor
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Surah 2, Ayah 70
-- Starlit Reminder: Awe Amidst the Infinite
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Surah 7, Ayah 1
-- Starlit Reminder: Awe Amidst the Infinite
Surah Sura, Ayah 7
-- Starlit Reminder: Awe Amidst the Infinite
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Surah 12, Ayah 30
-- Starlit Reminder: Awe Amidst the Infinite
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Surah 2, Ayah 38
-- Witnessing Truth: From Silence to Testimony
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Surah 2, Ayah 84
-- Witnessing Truth: From Silence to Testimony
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Surah 2, Ayah 126
-- Witnessing Truth: From Silence to Testimony
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Surah 2, Ayah 190
-- Witnessing Truth: From Silence to Testimony
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Surah 2, Ayah 65
-- Echoes of the Soldiers: A Call to Mercy
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Surah 2, Ayah 76
-- Echoes of the Soldiers: A Call to Mercy
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Surah 2, Ayah 87
-- Echoes of the Soldiers: A Call to Mercy
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Surah 2, Ayah 104
-- Echoes of the Soldiers: A Call to Mercy
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Supplications
Witnessing Truth: The Pillar of Accountability
O Allah, keep my heart steadfast in truth, guard my tongue from falsehood, and make my words and deeds a testimony that pleases You. Protect me from the deceit of my own heart and from the fear of human judgment. Grant me the courage to speak truth and the humility to accept the testimony of others.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
The Final Opportunity: Repent Before the Burning Fire
O Allah, I acknowledge the suffering I have inflicted upon others. Forgive me, cleanse my heart from the pride that kept me from repentance, and grant me the humility to seek Your mercy before the Fire consumes me.
Surah 85, Ayah 10
The Promise of Verdant Eternity
O Allah, make my faith a living stream of good deeds, that I may walk the path to Your gardens. Let every act of kindness become a river flowing toward You, and grant me the perseverance to nurture this garden until I reach the great attainment.
Surah 85, Ayah 11
Daily Actions
Witnessing Truth: The Pillar of Accountability
Whenever you commit to a promise, speak, or act, pause and affirm that both Allah and a human witness will observe your words and deeds.
Whenever you commit to a promise, speak, or act, pause and affirm that both Allah and a human witness will observe your words and deeds.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
The Final Opportunity: Repent Before the Burning Fire
Today, name one injustice you have committed or witnessed, and seek Allah’s forgiveness through sincere repentance.
Today, name one injustice you have committed or witnessed, and seek Allah’s forgiveness through sincere repentance.
Surah 85, Ayah 10
The Promise of Verdant Eternity
Each day, commit to one new righteous act that stems from your belief, and let it be a step toward the gardens of Paradise.
Each day, commit to one new righteous act that stems from your belief, and let it be a step toward the gardens of Paradise.
Surah 85, Ayah 11
Reflect
Witnessing Truth: The Pillar of Accountability --
In moments where I have hesitated to speak truth or kept a promise, did I do so because I feared the eyes of others, or because I feared the eyes of Allah? How can I align my actions so that both witnesses are satisfied?
The Final Opportunity: Repent Before the Burning Fire --
When have I allowed myself to justify harm to others, thinking I can hide it from Allah? How can I transform this mindset into genuine remorse and corrective action?
The Promise of Verdant Eternity --
Which daily habits keep my deeds from flowing like a river? How can I transform those habits into blessings that lead me toward the gardens described in the verse?
Weekly Challenge
Witness Integrity Journal:
1. Each day, whenever you make a promise, give an opinion, or testify in a situation, write down the event, your words, and whether you felt fully truthful.
2. At the end of the week, count how many times you were 100% truthful, how many times you hesitated, and identify the root cause of hesitation.
3. Set a concrete goal (e.g., "I will double-check my intentions before speaking") and practice it for the next week.
Outcome Measurement: By week’s end, you should have a clear record of your honesty levels and a targeted plan to improve accountability.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
Stand upright, place one hand over your heart, and in three short breaths recite: "Bismillahi, I declare my intention truthful and my promise binding, for Allah and my witness are present." Feel the weight of accountability.
Surah 85, Ayah 3
Stand for 2 minutes, inhale deeply, recall the injustice, and recite: "Astaghfirullah" followed by a short dua: "O Allah, forgive me for the wrong I have done, cleanse my heart from pride, and guide me to righteous action."
Surah 85, Ayah 10
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
The Revelation Transcript
22 verses
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By the sky with the constellations.
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And by the Promised Day.
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And by the witness and the witnessed.
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Destroyed were the People of the Trench.
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The fire supplied with fuel.
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While they sat around it.
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And were witnessing what they did to the believers.
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They begrudged them only because they believed in God the Almighty, the Praiseworthy.
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To Whom belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. God is witness over everything.
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Those who tempt the believers, men and women, then do not repent; for them is the punishment of Hell; for them is the punishment of Burning.
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Those who believe and do righteous deeds will have Gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the great triumph.
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The onslaught of your Lord is severe.
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It is He who begins and repeats.
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And He is the Forgiving, the Loving.
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Possessor of the Glorious Throne.
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Doer of whatever He wills.
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Has there come to you the story of the legions?
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Of Pharaoh and Thamood?
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In fact, those who disbelieve are in denial.
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And God encloses them from beyond.
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In fact, it is a Glorious Quran.
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In a Preserved Tablet.
Imam al-Qurtubi
Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst