Edition 38 of 114 Meccan Bureau 88 Verses

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Sad — Sad
Force: Moderate Tone: Gentle Directness: Clear Urgency: Timeless Mood: MODERATE force, GENTLE tone, CLEAR address, TIMELESS tempo

The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation

Invocation of the Qur’an as the source of truth and admonition, underscoring its supreme spiritual authority

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The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation

Invocation of the Qur’an as the source of truth and admonition, underscoring its supreme spiritual authority
Saad. By the renowned Quran.
38:1
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahih Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
en.arberry Sad. By the Koran, containing the Remembrance --
en.maududi Sad, and by the Qur'an full of exhortation!
en.yusufali Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
en.pickthall Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,
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When the Call Becomes a Cry: Acting Before Destruction
How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape.
38:3
Echoes of the Unreached: Facing the Dissonance of Doubt
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
38:8
The One-Strike Reality: Embracing the Immediacy of the Horn
These can expect only a single scream, from which there is no recovery.
38:15
Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent 1300–1373 CE Busra, Syria → Damascus
Front Page

The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation

Invocation of the Qur’an as the source of truth and admonition, underscoring its supreme spiritual authority
Saad. By the renowned Quran.
38:1
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahihSad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
en.arberrySad. By the Koran, containing the Remembrance --
en.maududiSad, and by the Qur'an full of exhortation!
en.yusufaliSad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
en.pickthallSad. By the renowned Qur'an,
When the Call Becomes a Cry: Acting Before Destruction
How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape.
38:3
Echoes of the Unreached: Facing the Dissonance of Doubt
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
38:8
The One-Strike Reality: Embracing the Immediacy of the Horn
These can expect only a single scream, from which there is no recovery.
38:15
Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent 1300–1373 CE Busra, Syria → Damascus
Breaking News
When the Messenger Comes From Within
Companions of the WoodConfederatesDisbelieversFirawnLutMuhammadNuhPeople of AdPeople of LutPeople of NuhPeople of ThamudPolytheistsQuraysh
38:4 the Lord of Honour and Power
And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.”
38:5 the Lord of Honour and Power
“Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”
38:6
The notables among them announced: “Go on, and hold fast to your gods. This is something planned.
38:7 Disbelievers
We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.
38:8 Disbelievers
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
38:9
Or do they possess the treasuries of the mercy of your Lord—the Majestic, the Giver?
38:10
Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend the ropes.
38:11
An army of confederates with be defeated there.
38:12
Before them the people of Noah denied the truth; as did Aad, and Pharaoh of the Stakes.
38:13
And Thamood, and the people of Lot, and the dwellers of the Woods—these were the confederates.
And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.”
— the Lord of Honour and Power 38:4
“Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”
— the Lord of Honour and Power 38:5
We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.
— Disbelievers 38:7
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
— Disbelievers 38:8
The One-Strike Reality: Embracing the Immediacy of the Horn
Al-YasaAyyubBelieversDawudDhul-KiflDisbelieversIblisIbrahimIshaqIsmailJinnMuhammadSulaymanYaqub
38:15
These can expect only a single scream, from which there is no recovery.
38:16 Disbelievers
And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.”
38:17
Be patient in the face of what they say, and mention Our servant David, the resourceful. He was obedient.
38:18
We committed the mountains to glorify with him, in the evening and at daybreak.
38:19
And the birds, gathered together. All obedient to him.
38:20
And We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.
38:21
Has the story of the two disputants reached you? When they scaled the sanctuary?
38:22 Disbelievers
When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”
38:23 this man
“This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.”
38:24 Allah
He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.
38:25
So We forgave him that. And for him is nearness to Us, and a good place of return.
38:26
“O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it diverts you from God’s path. Those who stray from God’s path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account.”
38:27
We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire.
38:28
Or are We to treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like those who make trouble on earth? Or are We to treat the pious like the shameless?
38:29
A blessed Book that We sent down to you, that they may ponder its Verses, and for those with intelligence to take heed.
38:30
And We granted David, Solomon, an excellent servant. He was penitent.
38:31
When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening.
38:32 Allah
He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.
38:33 Allah
Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks.
38:34
We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented.
38:35
He said, “My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained by anyone after me. You are the Giver.”
38:36
So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed.
38:37
And the demons—every builder and diver.
38:38
And others fettered in chains.
38:39 Allah
“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”
38:40
For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.
38:41 Allah
And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”
38:42 Allah
“Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.”
38:43
And We restored his family for him, and their like with them; as a mercy from Us, and a lesson for those who possess insight.
38:44 Allah
“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.
38:45
And mention Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—endowed with ability and vision.
38:46
We distinguished them with a distinct quality: the remembrance of the Home.
38:47
To Us they are among the chosen, the outstanding.
38:48
And mention Ishmael, Elisha, and Ezekiel; all are among the outstanding.
38:49
This is a reminder. The devout will have a good place of return.
38:50
The Gardens of Eden, with their doors wide-open for them.
38:51
Relaxing therein, and calling for abundant fruit and beverage.
38:52
With them will be attendants with modest gaze, of same age.
And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.”
— Disbelievers 38:16
When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”
— Disbelievers 38:22
“This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.”
— this man 38:23
He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.
— Allah 38:24
He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.
— Allah 38:32
Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks.
— Allah 38:33
“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”
— Allah 38:39
And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”
— Allah 38:41
“Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.”
— Allah 38:42
“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.
— Allah 38:44
The Gloomy Return of the Transgressor
AdamAngelsBelieversDisbelieversIblisMankindMuhammad
38:55
All This. But the transgressors will have a miserable return.
38:56
Hell; in which they will roast; what a miserable abode!
38:57
All this. Let them taste it—boiling and bitter cold.
38:58
And similar torments of diverse kinds.
38:59
“This is a crowd rushing headlong with you.” There is no welcome for them. They will be scorched by the Fire.
38:60 the wrong - doers
They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!”
38:61 the wrong - doers
They will say, “Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us, give him double torment in the Fire.”
38:62 the wrong - doers
And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked?
38:63 the wrong - doers
Did we take them for mockery, or have our eyes swerved from them?
38:64
This is certainly true—the feuding of the people of the Fire.
38:65
Say, “I am only a warner, and there is no god except God—the One, the Conqueror.
38:66 no god
The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.”
38:67 no god
Say, “It is a message of great importance.
38:68
From which you are turning away.
38:69 no god
I have no knowledge of the Highest Assembly as they dispute.
38:70
It is only revealed to me that I am a clear warner.”
38:71 Allah
Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.
38:72 Angels
When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit, fall prostrate before him.
38:73
So the angels fell prostrate, all of them.
38:74
Except for Satan. He was too proud, and one of the faithless.
38:75 Allah
He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”
38:76 Angels
He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.”
38:77
He said, “Then get out of here! You are an outcast!
38:78 Iblis
And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.”
38:79 Iblis
He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.”
38:80 Iblis
He said, “You are one of those deferred.
38:81 Allah
Until the Day of the Time Appointed.”
38:82
He said, “By Your majesty, I will seduce them all.
38:83 Allah
Except for your loyal servants among them.”
38:84 Allah
He said, “The truth is, and I say the truth.
38:85 Allah
I will fill Hell with you, and with every one of them who follows you.”
38:86
Say, “I ask of you no wage for this, and I am not a pretender.
38:87 Angels
It is but a reminder to mankind.
38:88
And you will know its message after a while.”
They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!”
— the wrong - doers 38:60
They will say, “Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us, give him double torment in the Fire.”
— the wrong - doers 38:61
And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked?
— the wrong - doers 38:62
Did we take them for mockery, or have our eyes swerved from them?
— the wrong - doers 38:63
The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.”
— no god 38:66
Say, “It is a message of great importance.
— no god 38:67
I have no knowledge of the Highest Assembly as they dispute.
— no god 38:69
Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.
— Allah 38:71
When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit, fall prostrate before him.
— Angels 38:72
He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”
— Allah 38:75
He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.”
— Angels 38:76
And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.”
— Iblis 38:78
He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.”
— Iblis 38:79
He said, “You are one of those deferred.
— Iblis 38:80
Until the Day of the Time Appointed.”
— Allah 38:81
Except for your loyal servants among them.”
— Allah 38:83
He said, “The truth is, and I say the truth.
— Allah 38:84
I will fill Hell with you, and with every one of them who follows you.”
— Allah 38:85
It is but a reminder to mankind.
— Angels 38:87
Sayyid Qutb Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent 1906–1966 CE Musha, Egypt → Cairo → Colorado, USA → Cairo
Divine Address
He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.
38:24
The Qur’an portrays King David (Dawud) as a man who, upon realizing that a fellow king had wronged him, did not let bitterness consume him. Instead, he turned to Allah with sincere tawbah—prostration,
He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.
38:32
The verse from Surah Sad reveals a timeless human tendency: the love of worldly goods can eclipse the remembrance of the Creator. Scholars such as Ibn Qayyim and Al‑Ghazali warn that this attachment e
Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks.
38:33
The people of Madyan, who rejected Prophet Moses and His message, were struck down as a direct response to their obstinacy, illustrating that divine punishment is swift when disbelief is coupled with
“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”
38:39
The Qur’an’s declaration that Allah’s bounty is a gift—‘This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account’—underscores the principle of free‑hand generosity. In classical exegesis, scholars such
And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”
38:41
The Qur’an’s reminder of Prophet Yūnū (Job) in 38:41‑44 is a masterclass in perseverance. Ibn Kathir explains that Job’s trials were both a test of faith and a means of purification, and Al‑Ghazali no
“Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.”
38:42
In 38:42, Allah shows that divine bounty often appears in the most modest form— a simple strike of the foot turning earth into a spring. This reminds us that the Qur’an frequently uses everyday action
“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.
38:44
The verse reminds us that patience (sabr) is inseparable from the integrity of an oath (yamin). Prophet Ibrahim’s example—holding a bundle of grass, striking a stone, and refusing to break his promise
Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.
38:71
The verse reminds us that Allah’s first act in creating the human was from clay, a humble material that underscores our modest origins and the dignity of the soul. Scholars like Ibn al‑Qayyim note tha
He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”
38:75
The verse of 38:75 is a stern reminder that the very essence of sin is the refusal to submit out of pride. Iblees’ denial of prostration is not merely an act of disobedience; it is the manifestation o
Until the Day of the Time Appointed.”
38:81
The verse from Surah Sad reminds us that the Day of Judgment is not a vague future but a fixed, known event—‘the time well‑known.’ This certainty is rooted in the Qur’anic concept of Qadar, where Alla
Except for your loyal servants among them.”
38:83
The verse from Surah Sad reminds us that among the masses, only a select few—Allah’s chosen servants—exhibit true righteousness. The Arabic term *khayriyyun* (خَيْرِيٌّ) connotes those who are inheren
He said, “The truth is, and I say the truth.
38:84
In 38:84, Allah affirms that truth is His eternal oath, a divine promise that cannot be broken. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali note that truth (Al‑Haq) is the very essence of God’s nature—He is the sourc
I will fill Hell with you, and with every one of them who follows you.”
38:85
The verse 38:85, found in the narrative of Prophet Musa, warns that the Pharaoh and his people will be ‘filled’ into Hell, emphasizing the certainty of divine punishment for those who reject revelatio
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief 1058–1111 CE Tus, Iran → Baghdad → Damascus → Jerusalem
The Opposition Desk
Disbelievers
“We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.”
38:7
Skepticism as a Spiritual Shield
Cross-refs: 1, Ayah 6, 2:6, 2:7
Disbelievers
“Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.”
38:8
Echoes of the Unreached: Facing the Dissonance of Doubt
Disbelievers
“And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.””
38:16
The Peril of Impatience: Trusting Allah's Perfect Timing
Disbelievers
“When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.””
38:22
The Balanced Mediator: Justice in Everyday Disputes
Cross-refs: 2:65, 2:76, 2:87
Iblis
“And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.””
38:78
The Weight of the Unseen Verdict
Cross-refs: 1, Ayah 6, 2:6, 2:7
Iblis
“He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.””
38:79
The Patience of Ibrahim: Awaiting Allah's Reprieve
Cross-refs: 1, Ayah 6, 2:6, 2:7
Iblis
“He said, “You are one of those deferred.”
38:80
Embracing the Mercy of Reprieve
Cross-refs: 1, Ayah 6, 2:6, 2:7
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst 1903–1979 CE Aurangabad, India → Lahore, Pakistan
Character Dossier
Allah
spiritual entity
Total mentions: 4187 In sura: 52 Dominant need: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
physiological
0
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.
38:24
Adam creation 3 verses
Iblis divine sentence 6 verses
Dawud divine appointment 6 verses
Sulayman divine favor 7 verses
Ayyub divine mercy and praise 4 verses
First: Sura 1 · Last: Sura 114 · 112 suras
Disbelievers
group
Total mentions: 1145 In sura: 24 Dominant need: Transcendence
esteem
0
safety
0
physiological
0
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.
38:7
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
38:8
And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.”
38:16
Iblis leader and followers in Hell 1 verses
First: Sura 1 · Last: Sura 113 · 94 suras
Muhammad
prophet named
Total mentions: 1049 In sura: 15 Dominant need: Transcendence
esteem
3.6
safety
4.9
physiological
0
transcendence
10
belonging love
3.1
self actualization
4.0
First: Sura 2 · Last: Sura 114 · 104 suras
Total characters in this sura: 29
Ibn Arabi Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief 1165–1240 CE Murcia, Spain → Damascus, Syria
Witness Testimony
Allah spiritual entity (13 statements)
He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.
38:24
He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.
38:32
Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks.
38:33
“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”
38:39
And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”
38:41
“Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.”
38:42
“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.
38:44
Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.
38:71
He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”
38:75
Until the Day of the Time Appointed.”
38:81
Disbelievers group (4 statements)
We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.
38:7
Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
38:8
And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.”
38:16
When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”
38:22
the wrong - doers (4 statements)
They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!”
38:60
They will say, “Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us, give him double torment in the Fire.”
38:61
And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked?
38:62
Did we take them for mockery, or have our eyes swerved from them?
38:63
no god (3 statements)
The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.”
38:66
Say, “It is a message of great importance.
38:67
I have no knowledge of the Highest Assembly as they dispute.
38:69
Angels spiritual entity (3 statements)
When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit, fall prostrate before him.
38:72
He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.”
38:76
It is but a reminder to mankind.
38:87
Iblis spiritual entity (3 statements)
And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.”
38:78
He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.”
38:79
He said, “You are one of those deferred.
38:80
the Lord of Honour and Power (2 statements)
And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.”
38:4
“Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”
38:5
this man (1 statements)
“This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.”
38:23
33 total quotes from 8 speakers
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian 839–923 CE Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq
The Consequence Column
Disbelievers
“We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.”
38:7
Skepticism as a Spiritual Shield
Disbelievers
“Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.”
38:8
Echoes of the Unreached: Facing the Dissonance of Doubt
Disbelievers
“And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.””
38:16
The Peril of Impatience: Trusting Allah's Perfect Timing
Disbelievers
“When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.””
38:22
The Balanced Mediator: Justice in Everyday Disputes
Iblis
“And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.””
38:78
The Weight of the Unseen Verdict
Iblis
“He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.””
38:79
The Patience of Ibrahim: Awaiting Allah's Reprieve
Iblis
“He said, “You are one of those deferred.”
38:80
Embracing the Mercy of Reprieve
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst 1903–1979 CE Aurangabad, India → Lahore, Pakistan
Faction Map
Allah spiritual entity 52 Disbelievers group 24 Muhammad prophet 15 Iblis spiritual entity 12 Sulayman prophet 11 Dawud prophet 10 Believers group 6 Angels spiritual entity 4 Adam prophet 4 Ayyub prophet 4 Ibrahim prophet 3 Yaqub prophet 3 Ishaq prophet 3 Jinn spiritual entity 2 Firawn historical figure 1
Adam Angels prostration_obedience
Ibrahim Ishaq father-son
Ishaq Yaqub father_son
Adam Allah creation
Disbelievers Iblis leader_and_followers_in_hell
Allah Iblis divine_sentence
Allah Dawud divine_appointment
Iblis Mankind vow_to_mislead
Dawud Sulayman father_son
Allah Sulayman divine_favor
Jinn Sulayman dominion_and_punishment
Allah Ayyub divine_mercy_and_praise
Polytheists Quraysh incitement
Ayyub Iblis affliction
15 characters · 14 relationships
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst 1903–1979 CE Aurangabad, India → Lahore, Pakistan
Audio Edition
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Allah: 13 Iblis: 3 Angels: 3 no god: 3 Narrator: 55 this man: 1 Disbelievers: 4 the wrong - doers: 4 the Lord of Honour and Power: 2
38:1 Narrator Saad. By the renowned Quran.
38:2 Narrator Those who disbelieve are steeped in arrogance and defiance.
38:3 Narrator How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape.
38:4 the Lord of Honour and Power Quote And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a
38:5 the Lord of Honour and Power Quote “Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”
38:6 Narrator The notables among them announced: “Go on, and hold fast to your gods. This is something planned.
38:7 Disbelievers Quote We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.
38:8 Disbelievers Quote Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fa
38:9 Narrator Or do they possess the treasuries of the mercy of your Lord—the Majestic, the Giver?
38:10 Narrator Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let t
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor b. 1958 CE Washington, USA → Zaytuna College, California
Editorial
FaithGuidanceCreationAfterlifeMercy
The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation
The opening letter ‘Sad’ belongs to the mysterious muqattaʿāt, a divine sign that the Qur’an is not a mere text but a living reminder (mudhakkir). Scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Bayhaqi note that the Qur’an’s very name means ‘the book of guidance,’ and the verse explicitly calls it a reminder. This reminds us that the Qur’an is meant to be continually reflected upon, not merely read once. When we recite and contemplate its verses, Allah’s guidance becomes an active presence in our thoughts, decisions, and actions. Thus, the Qur’an is a dynamic compass, pointing believers toward righteousness and mercy, and it is our duty to keep it close to our hearts as a constant reminder of divine will. 38:1
When the Call Becomes a Cry: Acting Before Destruction
The Qur’an repeatedly reminds us that the moment a people are destroyed, their pleas are futile – the verse from Surah Sad (38:3) illustrates this stark reality. Past nations – Pharaoh’s people, the people of Noah, the people of ‘Aad – were warned, yet they delayed repentance, and when destruction came, their cries were useless. This pattern teaches that the window for tawbah (repentance) and good deeds is not infinite; it is a time of opportunity that, once closed, cannot be reopened. The Qur’an urges us to recognize the signs – the call to prayer, the call to charity, the call to knowledge – as early warnings. By acting before the “time for escape” passes, we preserve our souls and earn Allah’s mercy. This principle is echoed in other verses: 2:36, 2:70, 6:25, and 7:59, all emphasizing that our response to divine guidance must be timely. Thus, the verse is not merely a historical reminder but a practical directive: heed the warning now, lest you become one of those who only cry after the fact. 38:3
Echoes of the Unreached: Facing the Dissonance of Doubt
In 38:8, the Qur’an confronts the sceptics who claim the message was revealed to others, not to the Prophet. This rhetorical question underscores the certainty of divine revelation and the inevitability of accountability. Classical scholars, such as Al‑Tabari, highlight that the Qur’an repeatedly reaffirms that the Prophet’s message is not a mere invention but a continuation of the same monotheistic truth that reached Moses, Abraham, and Jesus. The verse reminds believers that doubt stems from ignorance of the inevitable divine judgment. The Qur’an’s insistence on ‘not yet tasted punishment’ serves as a warning: those who dismiss the message will eventually experience the consequences of their denial. Thus, faith is not merely belief in the words but also trust in the inevitability of Allah’s justice, a theme echoed in Surah An‑Na’ash (114) and Surah Al‑Qari’ah (101). 38:8
The One-Strike Reality: Embracing the Immediacy of the Horn
In Surah Al‑Qalam, verse 15 reminds us that the Day of Judgment will be marked by a single, decisive blast of the Horn—‘As‑sakb’—and there will be no delay. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir explain that the Horn is a divine sign, the first of the major events that announce the end of the world. The verse contrasts the disbelievers’ futile waiting with the certainty of the believer’s readiness. It teaches that the end is not a distant future but a reality that will unfold instantaneously when the Horn is blown. Consequently, every moment becomes a potential point of accountability. The verse calls believers to live with a sense of urgency, to abandon procrastination, and to align every intention with the knowledge that the Horn may sound at any moment. By internalizing this immediacy, we cultivate a life of continual preparedness, turning mundane actions into acts of worship worthy of the impending judgment. 38:15
The Justice of the Divine Successor
David, the Prophet and king, was chosen by Allah as a judge on earth. His story reminds us that true leadership is rooted in the pursuit of objective truth, not personal bias. Islamic scholars, from al‑Ghazzali to Ibn al‑Qayyim, emphasize that a qadi must base decisions on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and sound reasoning. The verse warns that following one’s own desire leads to straying from Allah’s way and ultimately to severe punishment on the Day of Account. By aligning our judgments with divine guidance, we uphold al‑adl (justice) and safeguard our souls from the consequences of injustice. This teaching calls every believer to act as a miniature David—justice, humility, and reliance on Allah. 38:26
Based on 5 verses
Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief 711–795 CE Medina, Arabia
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 78 times (15.9% of themes)
492 total tag instances in this edition
Faith
78
Creation
49
Guidance
48
Prophets
41
Afterlife
34
Mercy
29
Worship
28
Knowledge
24
Patience
22
Repentance
21
Accountability
21
Justice
18
Humility
17
Unity
15
Community
15
Gratitude
13
Provision
7
Charity
5
Covenant
4
Family
3
38:1 The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation
38:2 The Fragmented Heart of Pride
38:5 Questioning the One: A Moment of Monotheistic Clarity
Muhammad Asad Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant 1900–1992 CE Lviv, Austria-Hungary → Arabia → Pakistan → Spain
Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 34 citations When the Messenger Comes From Within
2:6 34 citations When the Messenger Comes From Within Edition 2
2:7 34 citations When the Messenger Comes From Within Edition 2
2, Ayah 8 34 citations When the Messenger Comes From Within
1:1 22 citations The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation Edition 1
1:2 22 citations The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation Edition 1
1:3 22 citations The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation Edition 1
1:4 22 citations The Letter Sad: A Gate to Divine Revelation Edition 1
2:65 5 citations The Fragmented Heart of Pride Edition 2
2:76 5 citations The Fragmented Heart of Pride Edition 2
2:87 5 citations The Fragmented Heart of Pride Edition 2
2:104 5 citations The Fragmented Heart of Pride Edition 2
Sura:2, Ayah:1 3 citations Questioning the One: A Moment of Monotheistic Clarity
2:129 3 citations Questioning the One: A Moment of Monotheistic Clarity Edition 2
2:266 3 citations Questioning the One: A Moment of Monotheistic Clarity Edition 2
20 total cross-references
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian 839–923 CE Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq
Reader Action
Daily Actions
Hold the Qur'an in your hands each morning and recite its opening verse, allowing its reminder to anchor your day. 38:1
Before you postpone your repentance or good deeds, pause and ask: Have I already missed the moment to turn to Allah? If not, take a step now. 38:3
Each time you hear someone dismiss the Qur’an, pause, recite the verse, and ask yourself: what is the root of their doubt? 38:8
Weekly Challenge
For seven days, each morning read a different surah of the Qur’an, recite it aloud, and write a brief reflection on how that chapter reminds you of a specific aspect of your life or faith. At the end of the week, review your journal, noting any changes in how you perceive the Qur’an as a living reminder and any practical shifts in your daily decisions. 38:1
Duas
O Allah, bless the Qur'an with the remembrance of Your guidance, that it may become a light on my path and a source of steadfastness in every step I take. 38:1
O Allah, before the day of judgment when our pleas are unheard, grant me the wisdom to recognize Your signs now and the strength to act before it is too late. 38:3
Reflection
When have I allowed the Qur'an to become a silent book rather than an active reminder? How can I transform its presence into continuous guidance in my daily life?
Which moments in my life have I delayed turning to Allah, thinking there is still time? How would my actions differ if I had heeded the warning earlier?
Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor b. 1962 CE Geneva, Switzerland
The Revelation Transcript
1 Saad. By the renowned Quran. 2 Those who disbelieve are steeped in arrogance and defiance. 3 How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape. 4 And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.” [the Lord of Honour and Power] 5 “Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.” [the Lord of Honour and Power] 6 The notables among them announced: “Go on, and hold fast to your gods. This is something planned. 7 We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication. [Disbelievers] 8 Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment. [Disbelievers] 9 Or do they possess the treasuries of the mercy of your Lord—the Majestic, the Giver? 10 Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend the ropes. 11 An army of confederates with be defeated there. 12 Before them the people of Noah denied the truth; as did Aad, and Pharaoh of the Stakes. 13 And Thamood, and the people of Lot, and the dwellers of the Woods—these were the confederates. 14 None of them but denied the messengers, so My retribution was deserved. 15 These can expect only a single scream, from which there is no recovery. 16 And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.” [Disbelievers] 17 Be patient in the face of what they say, and mention Our servant David, the resourceful. He was obedient. 18 We committed the mountains to glorify with him, in the evening and at daybreak. 19 And the birds, gathered together. All obedient to him. 20 And We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and decisive speech. 21 Has the story of the two disputants reached you? When they scaled the sanctuary? 22 When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.” [Disbelievers] 23 “This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.” [this man] 24 He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented. [Allah] 25 So We forgave him that. And for him is nearness to Us, and a good place of return. 26 “O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it diverts you from God’s path. Those who stray from God’s path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account.” 27 We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire. 28 Or are We to treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like those who make trouble on earth? Or are We to treat the pious like the shameless? 29 A blessed Book that We sent down to you, that they may ponder its Verses, and for those with intelligence to take heed. 30 And We granted David, Solomon, an excellent servant. He was penitent. 31 When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening. 32 He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil. [Allah] 33 Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks. [Allah] 34 We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented. 35 He said, “My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained by anyone after me. You are the Giver.” 36 So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed. 37 And the demons—every builder and diver. 38 And others fettered in chains. 39 “This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.” [Allah] 40 For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort. 41 And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.” [Allah] 42 “Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.” [Allah] 43 And We restored his family for him, and their like with them; as a mercy from Us, and a lesson for those who possess insight. 44 “Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient. [Allah] 45 And mention Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—endowed with ability and vision. 46 We distinguished them with a distinct quality: the remembrance of the Home. 47 To Us they are among the chosen, the outstanding. 48 And mention Ishmael, Elisha, and Ezekiel; all are among the outstanding. 49 This is a reminder. The devout will have a good place of return. 50 The Gardens of Eden, with their doors wide-open for them. 51 Relaxing therein, and calling for abundant fruit and beverage. 52 With them will be attendants with modest gaze, of same age. 53 This is what you are promised for the Day of Account. 54 Such is Our bounty, inexhaustible. 55 All This. But the transgressors will have a miserable return. 56 Hell; in which they will roast; what a miserable abode! 57 All this. Let them taste it—boiling and bitter cold. 58 And similar torments of diverse kinds. 59 “This is a crowd rushing headlong with you.” There is no welcome for them. They will be scorched by the Fire. 60 They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!” [the wrong - doers] 61 They will say, “Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us, give him double torment in the Fire.” [the wrong - doers] 62 And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked? [the wrong - doers] 63 Did we take them for mockery, or have our eyes swerved from them? [the wrong - doers] 64 This is certainly true—the feuding of the people of the Fire. 65 Say, “I am only a warner, and there is no god except God—the One, the Conqueror. 66 The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.” [no god] 67 Say, “It is a message of great importance. [no god] 68 From which you are turning away. 69 I have no knowledge of the Highest Assembly as they dispute. [no god] 70 It is only revealed to me that I am a clear warner.” 71 Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay. [Allah] 72 When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit, fall prostrate before him. [Angels] 73 So the angels fell prostrate, all of them. 74 Except for Satan. He was too proud, and one of the faithless. 75 He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?” [Allah] 76 He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.” [Angels] 77 He said, “Then get out of here! You are an outcast! 78 And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.” [Iblis] 79 He said, “Lord, defer me until the Day they are resurrected.” [Iblis] 80 He said, “You are one of those deferred. [Iblis] 81 Until the Day of the Time Appointed.” [Allah] 82 He said, “By Your majesty, I will seduce them all. 83 Except for your loyal servants among them.” [Allah] 84 He said, “The truth is, and I say the truth. [Allah] 85 I will fill Hell with you, and with every one of them who follows you.” [Allah] 86 Say, “I ask of you no wage for this, and I am not a pretender. 87 It is but a reminder to mankind. [Angels] 88 And you will know its message after a while.”
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Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief 711–795 CE Medina, Arabia