Quran Surah 78 | An-Naba (The Great News)
Channel: The Meaning of Al-Quran
Date: 2023-04-09

Introduction:

Assalamu Alaikum, my dear brothers and sisters. In this video, we will discuss the Surah An-Naba, also known as The Great News. This surah is the 78th chapter of the Holy Quran and it has 40 verses. It is one of the Makki Surahs, meaning it was revealed before the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Madinah. Let us delve into the deeper meanings and lessons of this surah.
An-Naba or The News[1] (Arabic: النبأ, an-nabaʼ,[2] also known as "The Tidings", "The Announcement") is the seventy-eighth chapter (surah) of the Quran, with forty ayat or verses.

Overview:

The Surah An-Naba opens with the words “About what are they asking one another?”. This question is followed by the statement “About the great news”. This surah is named after the second phrase, which means that it is referring to a significant event that will take place in the future.

The Great News:

The surah then describes the Day of Judgment and the events that will take place. Allah (SWT) warns us that the Day of Judgment is certain and that it will come without warning. The sky will split apart and the mountains will crumble. The sun and the moon will be joined together, and the seas will boil over. The people will be divided into two groups – the believers and the disbelievers.

Rewards and Punishments:

The Surah An-Naba then goes on to describe the rewards that the believers will receive on the Day of Judgment. They will be given gardens of paradise, and they will be honored and praised. On the other hand, the disbelievers will be punished severely. They will be thrown into the blazing fire of Hell, where they will suffer in agony.

The Message:

The Surah An-Naba has a very clear message. It reminds us of the reality of the Day of Judgment and the importance of preparing for it. It is a reminder that our time on this earth is limited and that we should use it wisely to do good deeds and earn the pleasure of Allah (SWT).



Summary
The first twenty verses discuss the wonders of the worldly creation (the earth, plants, the peace of night, the mountains and rain); the final twenty verses are about the eternal wonders and horrors of the next world, with the raging sinner (the Arabic triliteral root TGY "tageena" is used) being punished starkly opposed with the rewarding of dutiful believers in paradise.[3] The Arabic triliteral root WQY "mutaqeena" is employed as a poetic parataxis to TGY).[citation needed]

Ayat (Verses)
1-5 Unbelievers shall yet learn the truth of the resurrection
6-16 God the Creator and Preserver of all things
17-20 Judgment-day scenes described
21-30 The recompense of unbelievers in hell described
31-37 The joys of believers in Paradise described
37-38 No intercessor except by God’s permission
39-40 Sinners exhorted to flee from the day of wrath [4]
Hadith
Abu Ishaq narrated from Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl, from Ibn Abbas who said: "Abu Bakr [may Allah be pleased with him] said: 'O Messenger of Allah! You have become gray.' He said: 'I have gone gray from Hud (surah), Al-Waqi'a, Al-Mursalat and `Amma Yatasa'alun (An-Naba) and Idhash-Shamsu Kuwwirat (At-Takwir).'"[5][relevant? – discuss]

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Surah An-Naba is a powerful and inspiring chapter of the Holy Quran. It is a reminder of the Day of Judgment and the rewards and punishments that await us. May Allah (SWT) guide us to the right path and help us to prepare for the Hereafter. Thank you for watching, and Assalamu Alaikum.


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