The Day Eyes Will Stare in Terror: A Quranic Perspective

ترجمہ:

آیت 42:
اور (اے نبی!) تم یہ خیال نہ کرنا کہ اللہ ظالموں کے اعمال سے غافل ہے۔ وہ تو انہیں صرف اس دن تک مہلت دے رہا ہے جس دن (دہشت کے مارے) آنکھیں پھٹی کی پھٹی رہ جائیں گی۔

آیت 43:
وہ لوگ اپنے سر اوپر اٹھائے دوڑتے ہوئے آئیں گے، ان کی نظریں (دہشت کے مارے) پلٹ نہیں سکیں گی، اور ان کے دل خالی ہوں گے (یعنی خوف سے بےحال)۔

Verse 42:
"And do not think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror]."

Verse 43:
"Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their glance does not come back to them, and their hearts are void."

Introduction:
Surah Ibrahim is the 14th chapter of the Qur'an, revealed in Makkah during a period when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers faced severe persecution. The chapter emphasizes themes of monotheism, gratitude, and accountability. Verses 42 and 43 specifically address the notion of divine justice, reassuring the oppressed that Allah is fully aware of the actions of wrongdoers and will hold them accountable on the Day of Judgment.

Historical Context:
These verses were revealed at a time when the Quraysh leaders and other oppressors in Makkah were intensifying their efforts to harm and suppress the early Muslim community. They mocked the idea of divine punishment, believing that their power and influence would shield them from any consequences.

Allah, in these verses, provides a warning to the wrongdoers and a source of comfort to the believers. The verses serve as a reminder that while the oppressors may seem to prosper temporarily, they cannot escape Allah's justice. The description of the Day of Judgment, where the oppressors will face terror and despair, reinforces the inevitability of divine retribution.

Key Themes:

Divine Justice: Allah assures the oppressed that He is not unaware of the actions of the wrongdoers; their punishment is merely delayed for a predetermined day.

The Day of Judgment: The verses vividly describe the overwhelming terror of that day, emphasizing that even the most arrogant hearts will be gripped with fear and emptiness.

Reassurance to the Oppressed: The verses offer solace to the believers, reminding them that Allah's justice will prevail, even if it seems delayed.

This passage thus strengthens faith in Allah’s ultimate plan and serves as a stern warning to those who engage in oppression and injustice.