Surah Az Zumar

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Az-Zumar (Arabic: الزمر) is the 39^th chapter of the Quran. It consists of 8 Rukus, 88 verses, 1180 words, and 4871 letters. This Makki surah is located in the 23rd and 24^th juz of the Quran. The Surah is named after verses 71 and 73, where the term “zumar” is mentioned. Surah Zumar meaning is The Troops,The Throngs in English. The surah elaborates on the indications of God’s Oneness (tawhid) evident in the natural world and stresses the folly of attributing partners to God. Additionally, it subtly suggests the idea of Hijrat (migration) for believers facing significant challenges in practicing their faith in their native land. It further asserts that believing in God’s Oneness is incompatible with associating partners with Him, leaving no room for reconciliation between the two concepts. The chapter also serves as a reminder of the Hereafter.

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Quran Surah Zumar summary

1. Surah Az-Zumar, verse 3, underscores the necessity of sincere worship solely dedicated to Allah, rejecting the association of partners with Him, and warning against deceitful practices and ingratitude.
2. Surat az Zumar ayat 9, highlights the contrast between those who devote themselves to worship and obedience to Allah, fearing the consequences of their actions in the Hereafter, and those who disregard such devotion.
3. On Judgment Day, each bears their own burden, no one shall bear the burden of others.
4. Believers who face challenges in practicing their faith should move somewhere they can do so easily.
5. The true losers will be those who lose both their souls and families on the Day of Judgment.
6. Surah az Zumar ayat 42 tells us that Allah is in control of life and death. When it’s time for someone to die, Allah takes their soul. For those who haven’t died yet, Allah decides when they will die.
7. On the Day of Judgment, those who try to conceal their wrongdoing will be urged to taste the consequences of their actions.
8. The Quran maintains consistency while presenting its teachings in various forms.
9. In the Quran, Allah has provided diverse examples to enable people to derive lessons.
10. Who could be more evil than someone who makes up lies about Allah?
11. Those who have wronged themselves should not lose hope in Allah’s mercy; they should repent while they still have the chance.
12. On Judgment Day, everyone’s deeds will be revealed, and justice will be served with absolute fairness.

Surah az Zumar benefits

Following are the virtues and benefits of reciting Surah Zumar:

• According to Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), “Anyone who recites Surat az Zumar will find solace on the Day of Judgment, and Allah will grant them the reward reserved for those who hold fear for Him.”
• Abu Abdullah Ja’far ibn Muhammad stated, “If someone writes down Surah al Zumar and keeps it close, like wearing it on their arm or placing it under his pillow, those who interact with him will speak kindly of them and remain thankful. Moreover, those who visit him will become friends, and he will be protected from backbiting.”
• Once, a man met Imam Hussain  complained of pain in the soles of his feet, preventing him from standing in prayer. Imam Hussain advised him, “Why not recite verses known for alleviating pain?” The man confessed his unawareness. In response, the Imam instructed him, “Whenever pain strikes, place your hand on the afflicted area and recite: ‘In the name of Allah, with Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.’

بسم الله و بالله والسلام علی رسول الله

Then recite Surah Az Zumar ayat 67.

وَ مَا قَدَرُوا اللّٰهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهٖ ﳓ وَ الْاَرْضُ جَمِیْعًا قَبْضَتُهٗ یَوْمَ الْقِیٰمَةِ وَ السَّمٰوٰتُ مَطْوِیّٰتٌۢ بِیَمِیْنِهٖؕ-سُبْحٰنَهٗ وَ تَعٰلٰى عَمَّا یُشْرِكُوْنَ(67)

• Surah az Zumar ayat 73, offers a beautiful promise and encouragement for those who fear their Lord. The benefit lies in the assurance that those who are mindful of Allah and live their lives in awe and fear of Him will be guided in groups towards Paradise. When they reach Paradise, its gates will be wide open, and the angels will welcome them with greetings of peace, saying, “Peace be upon you! You have done well, so enter here to abide eternally.”

وَ سِیْقَ الَّذِیْنَ اتَّقَوْا رَبَّهُمْ اِلَى الْجَنَّةِ زُمَرًاؕ-حَتّٰۤى اِذَا جَآءُوْهَا وَ فُتِحَتْ اَبْوَابُهَا وَ قَالَ لَهُمْ خَزَنَتُهَا سَلٰمٌ عَلَیْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَادْخُلُوْهَا خٰلِدِیْنَ(73)

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In Surah az Zumar ayat 53-54, Allah addresses His servants who have wronged themselves by committing sins. He consoles them, urging them not to despair of His mercy, for indeed, Allah forgives all sins. This message emphasizes the boundless compassion and forgiveness of Allah, reassuring those burdened by guilt or regret.

قُلْ یٰعِبَادِیَ الَّذِیْنَ اَسْرَفُوْا عَلٰۤى اَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوْا مِنْ رَّحْمَةِ اللّٰهِؕ-اِنَّ اللّٰهَ یَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ جَمِیْعًاؕ-اِنَّهٗ هُوَ الْغَفُوْرُ الرَّحِیْمُ(53)

You say (O Muhammad): “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves! Do not despair of Allah’s mercy. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Surely, He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

Moreover, In Surat az Zumar ayat 54, Allah advises them to turn to Him in repentance before it is too late, seeking His forgiveness and protection from the impending punishment. These verses serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking redemption and turning towards Allah with sincerity and humility, highlighting His mercy and readiness to forgive those who repent.

وَ اَنِیْبُوْۤا اِلٰى رَبِّكُمْ وَ اَسْلِمُوْا لَهٗ مِنْ قَبْلِ اَنْ یَّاْتِیَكُمُ الْعَذَابُ ثُمَّ لَا تُنْصَرُوْنَ(54)

”And submit to your Lord and submit to Him before the torment comes to you, then you will not be helped.”

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