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Chapter 39

The Throngsal-Zumar ( الزمر )

75 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that mentions The Throngs of the unbelievers who shall be driven to Hell in the Hereafter, and the companies of the God-fearing who shall be ushered to Paradise in honour. It takes its name from verse 71 and verse 73 in which the word “throngs” (zumar) occurs. The main focus of the surah is the contrast between those who follow the true faith, and those who ascribe partners to God. The surah emphasizes that people are free to choose whether to believe or disbelieve (verse 41), but urges them in the strongest possible terms to turn to the right path while there is still time to repent (verse 53 ff.).«

The surah is also known as The Companies, The Crowds, The Multitudes, The Small Groups

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

Ali Unal: IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE ALL-COMPASSIONATE

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تَنزيلُ الكِتابِ مِنَ اللَّهِ العَزيزِ الحَكيمِ

Ali Unal

Revealed in the mid-Makkan period, when the persecutions of the believers had escalated, this sūrāh of 75 verses derives its name from the word zumar (companies) that occurs in verses 71 and 73. It expounds the signs of God’s Oneness in the natural world and emphasizes the absurdity of associating partners with Him. It hints at emigration for the believers who were suffering great difficulties in worshipping God in their homeland. It declares that there will be no reconciliation between believing in God’s Oneness and associating partners with Him. It also reminds us of the other world, where people will see the outcome of their deeds in this world.
(This is) the Book being sent down in parts from God, the All-Glorious with irresistible might, the All-Wise.