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Surah 044 · Makkah

Ad-Dukhān

الدخان

"The Smoke"

Number
44 of 114
Verses
59
Revealed
Makkah

The night of power, and the smoke that covers the world at the end.

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24 passages reference this surah

From 17 books in our audiobook library. Each passage is also spoken aloud in the app.

Book 21: The Book of the Wonders of the Heart
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
  1. "The smoke of desire rises into the heart, filling its corners until its lights are extinguished. The intellect becomes like eyes covered with smoke, unable to see. Overwhelming passion affects the heart, causing it to lose its ability to pause and reflect."

  2. "diversity of causes, as seen in the light of the fire and the darkness of smoke. Regarding the reports, Mujahid said that Iblis has five offspring, each assigned a particular task. Thabar is responsible for catastrophes, inciting lamentation"

  3. "in a feverish pursuit, forgetting dignity and piety. All of this happens because the smoke of desire ascends to the heart, causing it to darken and its lights to be extinguished, leading to the fading of the light of modesty, dignity"

Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "reason is extinguished and erased instantly by the smoke of anger. The source of thought is the brain, and when anger flares, a dark smoke from the heated blood of the heart rises to the brain, overshadowing the faculties of thought."

  2. "interior filled with smoke, extinguishing any weak light it contained. And there is no way to extinguish it from within or without. Rather, one must wait until whatever can burn is consumed."

  1. "from the fire. But if you find obstacles in doing good and ease in doing evil, know that you are destined for it. This indication of the outcome is like rain indicating vegetation and smoke indicating fire. Allah the Exalted has said, Truly the righteous are in bliss"

  2. "man with disheveled hair, a foul smell, wearing black clothes, with flames of fire and smoke emerging from his mouth and nostrils. Ibrahim fainted. After regaining consciousness, the angel"

Book 2: The Book of Belief
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "which does not contradict the attribute of majesty and is not subject to attributes of temporality and transitoriness. This is what is meant by His establishment over the sky, as mentioned in the Quran. Then He established Himself over the heaven while it was smoke."

  2. "through spoken words. Similarly, consider Allah's statement. Then he directed himself towards the heaven while it was smoke and said to it and to the earth, come willingly or unwillingly."

Book 32: Patience and Gratitude
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "contracts, there are two blessings. When it expands, it expels the burnt smoke from the heart, failing which would lead to perdition. When it contracts, it draws the spirit of air into the heart. If its passage were blocked, the heart would burn from the deprivation"

The Story of Isa
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
  1. "They responded while they were smoke, obeying your command submissively. Your angels in them praised your holiness due to your sanctification, and you placed in them light above the blackness of darkness and illumination from the light of the sun"

Book 18: The Book of Listening and Ecstasy
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
  1. "itself. A wise man was once asked about love, and he said, Smoke rises to a person's brain, it is removed by mating, and aroused by listening. The seventh type of listening is for one who loves Allah, yearns for meeting him, and sees"

Book 10: The Mysteries of Regular Divisions
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "The Prophet, peace be upon him, frequently recited certain surahs in prayer such as Yashin, Al-Dukhan, Al-Muq, Al-Zumar, and Al-Waqiyah. Ibn Hibban narrates from Jundub that, whoever recites Yasin at night, seeking Allah's pleasure,"

  2. "Abu Hurairah narrates, whoever recites Hamim Al-Dukhan at night, 70,000 angels seek forgiveness for him. Abu Shaykh quotes Aisha saying, whoever recites at night Alif-Lam-Mim, Yasin, and Surah Al-Muq,"

Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East
Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta
  1. "They placed a hearth in each corner, with chimneys that allowed smoke to rise without harming the retreat, calling them Bukhari, singular Bukhiri. Ibn Juzayh commended Safi al-Din Abdulaziz ibn Surayya al-Hilli for his clever use of"

Book 20: The Book of the Prophetic Character
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
  1. "knowledge, but through Allah informing him. Surakah Ibn Malik followed the Prophet and the feet of his horse sank into the ground. Smoke arose and he sought help from the Prophet who prayed for him and the horse moved forward. The"

The Prophets of Bani Israil
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
  1. "the neighing of horses, the howling of wolves, after the light of lamps, the smoke of fire, and after company, loneliness, and wastelands. Then I will replace their women's bracelets with shackles, their necklaces of pearls and"

Book 34: Poverty and Asceticism
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "Another narration states, a month would pass with no smoke rising from any of his houses, and yet another says, no fire was lit in them. In a narration from Ahmad, a crescent and another crescent would pass and no fire would"

The Story of Musa
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
  1. "The Israelites were seized with great fear. They stood at the foot of the mountain, which was covered with thick smoke and a column of light. The entire mountain shook violently, and the sound of the trumpet intensified."

  2. "So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not be able to defend yourselves. So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?"

Book 16: Etiquettes of Seclusion
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "of witnessing them. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The likeness of a bad companion is that of the blacksmith's bellows. If it does not burn you with its sparks, its smoke harms you."

Book 4: The Book of Prayer
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "On this day or its night, it is recommended to pray four units with the four surahs, al-An'am, al-Kaf, Taha, and Yasin. If one is unable, they should read Yasin and Surat al-Sajdah, al-Dukhan, and al-Muq."

  1. "These manifestations on the heart and limbs indicate love, just as smoke indicates fire and fruits indicate trees. Among these signs is the love of meeting the Beloved through unveiling and witnessing in"

Volume Two: From India to the Lands of the West
Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta
  1. "A trustworthy source told me that one night the Sultan ascended the roof of his palace, looked at Delhi, void of fires, smoke, or lamps, and said, Now my heart is at ease and my mind is at peace."

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