Hell Is Real — Listen to This Carefully
Surah Ghafir (40): Verses 49–50
English Translation (Verse by Verse)
Verse 49:
And those who are in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell,
“Call upon your Lord to lighten for us the punishment for just one day.”
Verse 50:
They will say,
“Did your messengers not come to you with clear proofs?”
They will say, “Yes.”
The keepers will say, “Then call yourselves.”
But the supplication of the disbelievers is nothing but in error.
🕌 Introduction
Surah Ghafir is a powerful Makki Surah that highlights Allah’s mercy, justice, and absolute authority.
Verses 49–50 present a heart-shaking scene of the Day of Judgment, where the people of Hell beg even for one day of relief, only to be reminded of the chances they wasted in worldly life.
🔍 Explanation
The people of Hell do not directly call upon Allah — instead, they beg the keepers of Hell, showing their complete helplessness.
Their request is not for freedom, only a single day of reduced punishment, showing the severity of Hellfire.
The angels respond with a question of accountability:
Did the messengers not warn you clearly?
When the people admit the truth, the angels declare a final reality:
Prayer without faith and obedience has no value.
This dialogue proves that denial of truth in the world leads to regret in the Hereafter.
🧠 Summary
Hellfire is real and extremely severe
Worldly arrogance turns into regret in the Hereafter
Guidance came clearly, but was ignored
Du‘a without belief and sincerity is rejected
Today is the time for repentance — tomorrow is too late
📝 Description
Surah Ghafir verses 49–50 describe one of the most emotional scenes of the Day of Judgment. The people trapped in Hell beg its keepers to ask Allah for just one day of relief from punishment. They are reminded that messengers came with clear warnings, yet they rejected the truth. This passage is a powerful reminder that faith, repentance, and obedience must come before death, not after regret.
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