Ad-Dukhān

24 passages reference this surah

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

Volume 1 — From Creation to Mūsā

Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya

1. "and states that the earth and its contents were created in seven days. This contradicts the Quran, which describes the earth being created in four days, and the heavens in two days from smoke. This smoke arose when the great water surged, created from the vast"

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2. "The children of Israel stood at the foot of the mountain, frightened, as smoke covered it. In the midst of the smoke was a pillar of light, and the mountain shook violently. The sound of the trumpet grew stronger."

   Source in From Creation to Mūsā →

3. "all that is on earth, then he rose to the heaven and fashioned it as seven heavens, as mentioned in Surah al-Baqarah. His throne was upon water, as stated in Surah Hud, and nothing was created before the water. When Allah willed to create, he extracted smoke"

   Source in From Creation to Mūsā →

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."

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

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"

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

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"

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

Book 10: The Mysteries of Regular Divisions

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The end of the night is better, and one should recite in this prayer approximately three hundred verses from the specific surahs frequently recited by the Prophet, peace be upon him, such as Surah Ya-Sin, Surah Luqman with its prostration, Surah Al-Dukhan, Surah Al-Mulk, Surah Al-Zumar, and Surah Al-Waqi'ah."

   Source in Arrangement of Litanies →

2. "Another narration mentions that he did not exceed eleven rak'ahs during Ramadan or otherwise. The Prophet, peace be upon him, frequently recited certain Surahs in prayer, such as Ya-Sin, Al-Dukhan, Al-Mulk, Al-Zumar, and Al-Waqi'ah."

   Source in Arrangement of Litanies →

Book 36: The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "and its fruits manifest in the heart, the tongue, and the limbs. 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 the abode of peace."

   Source in The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment →

Volume One

Ibn al-Qayyim · Madārij al-Sālikīn

1. "Among its signs is that when a servant is opposed and corrected with the truth, they accept it and yield to it. It is also said that humility is the extinguishing of the fires of desire, the stilling of the smoke of the chest, and the illumination of the light of reverence in the heart."

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2. "Excessive socializing fills the heart with the smoke of human breaths, darkening it and causing distraction, worry, grief, and weakness. It burdens the heart with troubles from bad companions, neglects its interests, and divides its thoughts among their demands and desires."

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3. "Woe to a limping goat seeking to race a lion with its run and leap. And smoke of dung rising to the sun, covering its eye when it ascends in its heat. And a cowardly heart, unarmed, attempting to capture a knight clad in armor with its shake."

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Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The brain becomes like a cave enflamed by fire, its inner surfaces blackened and its 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."

   Source in Rancor and Envy →

Book 34: Poverty and Asceticism

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Aisha narrated: "Forty nights would pass, and no lamp or fire would be lit in the house of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. 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.""

   Source in Poverty & Asceticism →

Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia

Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya

1. "howling of wolves, after the light of the lamp, the smoke of fire, after companionship, loneliness and desolation. Then I will surely replace their women with shackles and chains, and with necklaces of pearls and rubies, iron chains, and with the colors of perfumes and"

   Source in Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia →

Book 40: The Book of the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

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"

   Source in The Book of the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife →

Book 18: The Book of Listening and Ecstasy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "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 nothing except through Him."

   Source in The Book of Listening and Ecstasy →

Book 2: The Book of Belief

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The peg replied, "Ask the hammer striking me. It did not leave a stone behind me. This expression reflects the state of affairs through spoken words. Similarly, consider Allah's statement: "Then He directed Himself towards the heaven while it was smoke,"

   Source in The Book of Belief →

Volume 1

Imam al-Dhahabī · Siyar Aʿlām al-Nubalā

1. "and his uncle used to hang him and smoke him, while he would say, "I will never return to disbelief." There is an account where Al-Zubayr came with his sword, and the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked, "What is the matter with you?" Al-Zubayr replied,"

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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"

   Source in The Story of Isa →

Book 16: Etiquettes of Seclusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Just as smoke clings to clothing unnoticed, corruption can easily infiltrate the heart without one being aware. He also said: "The likeness of a good companion is that of the musk seller: if he gives you none, you at least enjoy its fragrance."

   Source in Etiquettes of Seclusion →

The Beginning of Guidance

Imam al-Ghazali · The Beginning of Guidance

1. "al-Sajdah, and Surat al-Mulk, or Surat Yasin, and Surat al-Dukhan, as passed down from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. Then pray four rak'ahs afterward, as reports reveal their significant virtue. Follow with"

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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"

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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"

   Source in The Story of Prophets of Bani Israil →