Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim
(In the Name of God, the Most Gracious the Most Merciful)

In this recitation of English Surah Al-Qiyammah, the 75th chapter of the Quran which translates to"The Day of Resurrection", is depicted with vivid imagery that resonates deeply with the eschatological narratives found in Judaism and Christianity. The Quran, believed by Muslims to be the verbatim word of God delivered to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel around the year 610 CE in Mecca, offers a narrative of the end times that shares striking parallels with other Abrahamic faiths – down to the darkening of the sun and the questioning of the soul.

The surah opens with a solemn oath, where Allah swears by the Day of Resurrection itself, and by the self-reproaching spirit of man:
"I [Allah] do swear by Al-Qiyammah [the Day of Resurrection], and I swear by the self-accusing Nafs [soul]!" (Quran 75:1-2).

The quotes in this surah challenges the skepticism of humankind, who doubts the reassembly of bones, with a powerful assertion of divine capability:
"Does man think We will not reassemble his bones? Yes indeed, We are most capable of restoring even their very fingertips" (Quran 75:3-4).

As the surah progresses, it paints a scene of cosmic upheaval that is mirrored in the prophetic literature of the Bible, where celestial bodies fail to give their light, and the natural order is overturned:
"So when the vision is dazzled, and the moon becomes dark, and the sun and moon are joined together..." (Quran 75:7-8).

The inevitability of judgment and the inescapability of divine reckoning are themes that echo through the religious traditions, as it's described that there is no refuge but with the Lord:
"But no – there will be no escape. To your Lord that Day is the place of rest" (Quran 75:11-12).

In a poignant reflection on human nature, the surah speaks of our preference for immediate gratification over spiritual considerations of the hereafter:
"But no – you love the immediate, and neglect the Hereafter" (Quran 75:21).

The ultimate return to God, the accountability of every soul for their deeds, and the clarity of truth and falsehood on that decisive day are themes that cut across the boundaries of religion, reminding us of our shared moral and spiritual foundations:
"On that Day they will be driven to your Lord..." (Quran 75:32).

Surah Al-Qiyammah closes with a rhetorical question that reaffirms the power and wisdom of the Creator, who has fashioned life intricately and is certainly able to resurrect the dead:
"Is such a Creator unable to give life to the dead?" (Quran 75:40).

This video invites viewers from all faiths to contemplate the profound similarities in our understanding of life's ultimate questions and the hereafter, urging us to reflect on our common human experience and the shared destiny that awaits us all.

Peace and blessings be with you, thank you for watching.

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