Faces of Hell & Faces of Paradise|The Day That Will Crush Every Soul
Introduction (for Video or Post) Surah Al-Ghashiyah is a powerful Makki surah that shakes the human heart with vivid descriptions of the Day of Judgment, Hellfire, Paradise, and the signs of Allah in creation. In verses 1 to 20, Allah confronts mankind with the reality of the Hereafter and invites them to reflect on the universe as proof of His power. This surah builds fear, hope, and accountability all at once — making it one of the most emotionally intense reminders of the Qur’an. ✅ Summary from Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Verses 1–20) According to Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Verses 1–7: Allah describes the miserable condition of the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment. Their faces are humbled, exhausted from punishment, and they are burned in a blazing Fire. They will drink from boiling water and eat from Dari‘ (a thorny, poisonous plant) that neither nourishes nor removes hunger. This symbolizes complete physical and spiritual torment. Verses 8–16: In contrast, Allah describes the joyful fac...