Surah 078
An-Nabaʾ
النبأ
40 verses · Meccan
Key structural observations
- Collective questioning over the great news meets two affirmations: they will know (1–5). Another question returns to visible signs: prepared earth, mountains, creation in pairs, sleep, night and day (6–11).
- Seven firm heavens, blazing lamp and abundant water lead to grain, vegetation and gardens (12–16). The appointed Day then opens the blast, gathered groups, sky become gates and mountains become mirage (17–20).
- Jahannam awaits transgressors, with prolonged dwelling and deprivation of coolness and drink except torment (21–25). Recompense is fitting: neglected reckoning, denied signs, everything recorded and increased punishment are named (26–30).
- The God-fearing ones’ salvation unfolds into gardens, vines, companions of equal age and a full cup, with no idle talk or falsehood (31–35). Reward is also an ample gift from the Lord, sovereign over heavens, earth and all between them (36–37).
- The Spirit and angels stand in rank; speech requires the All-Merciful’s permission and truth (38). The True Day calls for a chosen return towards the Lord (39). The near warning leads to each person before their deeds and the denier’s wish to be dust (40).