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The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness

Oath to the Day of Judgment when the sun displays its glory, signifying the return of the account and ultimate accountability

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The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness
Oath to the Day of Judgment when the sun displays its glory, signifying the return of the account and ultimate accountability

And the day as it reveals it.

Surah 91, Ayah 3
Multi-Source Confirmation
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And [by] the day when it displays it
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and by the day when it displays him
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and by the day as it displays the sun's glory,
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By the Day as it shows up (the Sun's) glory;
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And the day when it revealeth him,
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The Architect of the Heavens
And the sky and He who built it.
Surah 91, Ayah 5
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The Divine Blueprint of the Soul
And the soul and He who proportioned it.
Surah 91, Ayah 7
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The Purity of Success: Cleansing the Self
Successful is he who purifies it.
Surah 91, Ayah 9
Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
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Character Dossier
7 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
11 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Allah Salih messenger
People of Thamud
group
4 mentions this sura
67 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
safety
2.7
transcendence
10
self actualization
1.8
People of Thamud Qidar ibn Salif instigation
Salih
prophet · named
3 mentions this sura
38 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
safety
4.5
transcendence
10
self actualization
1.0
Salih Allah messenger
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
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7 characters · 2 relationships
Allah (11)
People of Thamud (4)
Salih (3)
Mankind (2)
Believers (1)
Disbelievers (1)
Qidar ibn Salif (1)
Allah Salih messenger
People of Thamud Qidar ibn Salif instigation
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
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Full Chapter Audio
15 verse segments
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Narrator 15
Verse Segments
Surah 91, Ayah 1 Narrator
By the sun and its radiance.
Surah 91, Ayah 2 Narrator
And the moon as it follows it.
Surah 91, Ayah 3 Narrator
And the day as it reveals it.
Surah 91, Ayah 4 Narrator
And the night as it conceals it.
Surah 91, Ayah 5 Narrator
And the sky and He who built it.
Surah 91, Ayah 6 Narrator
And the earth and He who spread it.
Surah 91, Ayah 7 Narrator
And the soul and He who proportioned it.
Surah 91, Ayah 8 Narrator
And inspired it with its wickedness and its righteousness.
Surah 91, Ayah 9 Narrator
Successful is he who purifies it.
Surah 91, Ayah 10 Narrator
Failing is he who corrupts it.
Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 13 times · 15.7% of themes
Faith
13
Creation
10
Guidance
8
Mercy
6
Worship
6
Patience
5
Repentance
5
Afterlife
5
Surah 91, Ayah 1 The Sun’s Oath: A Radiant Reminder... Surah 91, Ayah 2 The Moon's Unwavering Path: A Mirror... Surah 91, Ayah 3 The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Sun’s Oath: A Radiant Reminder of Divine Guidance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Sun’s Oath: A Radiant Reminder of Divine Guidance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Sun’s Oath: A Radiant Reminder of Divine Guidance 5x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Sun’s Oath: A Radiant Reminder of Divine Guidance 5x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Architect of the Heavens 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Architect of the Heavens 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Architect of the Heavens 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Architect of the Heavens 4x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Peril of Corrupting the Sacred 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Peril of Corrupting the Sacred 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Peril of Corrupting the Sacred 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Peril of Corrupting the Sacred 2x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah -- The Vast Canvas of Creation
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 129 -- The Vast Canvas of Creation
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 266 -- The Vast Canvas of Creation
Edition 5 Surah 5, Ayah 100 -- The Vast Canvas of Creation
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- Discern the Duality of Creation
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- Discern the Duality of Creation
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- Discern the Duality of Creation
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- Discern the Duality of Creation
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness
O Allah, grant me eyes that see Your signs in every sunrise and sunset, hearts that recognize the Day's unfolding, and souls that are humbled by the reminder that the Day will reveal itself. May I always be present to witness Your majesty.
Surah 91, Ayah 3
The Architect of the Heavens
O Allah, You who crafted the sky with precision and beauty, open my heart to see Your signs in every cloud, star, and horizon. Grant me gratitude that rises as high as the heavens You have fashioned.
Surah 91, Ayah 5
The Divine Blueprint of the Soul
O Allah, You have measured my soul with wisdom and purpose. Grant me the humility to honor its design, the strength to live within its proportion, and the compassion to help those whose souls You have proportioned.
Surah 91, Ayah 7
Daily Actions
The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness
Observe the changing light of the day and note how Allah's signs unfold before your eyes.
Surah 91, Ayah 3
The Architect of the Heavens
Every day, pause to look up at the sky and acknowledge it as a testament to Allah’s creative power.
Surah 91, Ayah 5
The Divine Blueprint of the Soul
Before each action today, pause to acknowledge the unique proportion of your soul and align your intent with its purpose.
Surah 91, Ayah 7
Reflect
The Unveiling of the Day: A Call to Witness -- When I consider the Day's unveiling, do I truly see Allah's signs in everyday moments, or do I wait for extraordinary events? How does my awareness of the Day's display alter my gratitude?
The Architect of the Heavens -- When did I treat the sky merely as scenery, and how would recognizing its divine design change my sense of purpose and humility?
The Divine Blueprint of the Soul -- How does recognizing that Allah has proportioned my soul influence the choices I make and the way I care for myself today?
Weekly Challenge
For seven days, keep a "Day's Witness Journal." 1) At sunrise and sunset, pause for one minute, observe the sky, and note any dramatic changes. 2) Write a brief sentence on how the display reminds you of the Day of Judgment and one action you will take to be more mindful of Allah’s signs. 3) At the end of the week, review your entries, rate your increased awareness on a scale of 1‑10, and set one concrete practice (e.g., daily gratitude prayer) that will help you remain present to Allah’s signs.
Surah 91, Ayah 3
Stand at your window or balcony, watch the sun rise or set, count the minutes until the sky shifts from blue to golden, then to twilight, and record the exact moment the light changes dramatically. Surah 91, Ayah 3
Stand outside or in a window, close your eyes for 30 seconds, and silently say, "Al‑hamdulillah, I bow to the One who fashioned the heavens," while feeling the wind and the vastness above you. Surah 91, Ayah 5
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The Revelation Transcript
15 verses
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By the sun and its radiance.
2
And the moon as it follows it.
3
And the day as it reveals it.
4
And the night as it conceals it.
5
And the sky and He who built it.
6
And the earth and He who spread it.
7
And the soul and He who proportioned it.
8
And inspired it with its wickedness and its righteousness.
9
Successful is he who purifies it.
10
Failing is he who corrupts it.
11
Thamood denied in its pride.
12
When it followed its most wicked.
13
Narrator
The messenger of God said to them, “This is the she-camel of God, so let her drink.”
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But they called him a liar, and hamstrung her. So their Lord crushed them for their sin, and leveled it.
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And He does not fear its sequel.
Imam al-Qurtubi Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst