يَوْمَ تَرْجُفُ ٱلرَّاجِفَةُ 6
Translations
On the Day the blast [of the Horn] will convulse [creation],
Transliteration
Yawma tarjufu ar-rajifah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Day of Judgment when the earth will shake violently with a tremendous quake. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, 'ar-rajifah' (the shaking one) specifically refers to the first blast of the trumpet that will cause the earth and heavens to tremble. Al-Qurtubi notes this is one of the terrifying signs preceding the resurrection, emphasizing the absolute power of Allah over creation and the certainty of the Hour.
Revelation Context
Surah An-Nazi'at is a Meccan chapter focused on the events of the Day of Judgment and the Hereafter. This ayah is part of a passage (79:6-14) that describes sequential events of the Day of Resurrection in vivid detail, serving to warn the disbelievers in Mecca about the inevitable reality of divine judgment.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in Sahih Muslim: 'The trumpet will be blown and whoever hears it will faint, and I will be the first to recover, and behold, Moses will be there, holding the trumpet.' This hadith relates to the cosmic trembling described in this ayah. Additionally, Surah Az-Zilzal (99:1-2) complements this theme with more detail about the earth's quaking.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers of the absolute certainty and proximity of the Day of Judgment, encouraging righteousness and mindfulness of Allah's power. It serves as a humbling reminder that all earthly concerns will pale before the cosmic events of the Hereafter, motivating believers to prioritize their spiritual preparation.