وَتَرَى ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةَ حَآفِّينَ مِنْ حَوْلِ ٱلْعَرْشِ يُسَبِّحُونَ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ ۖ وَقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ وَقِيلَ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ 75
Translations
And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne, exalting [Allāh] with praise of their Lord. And it will be judged between them in truth, and it will be said, "[All] praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds."
Transliteration
Wa tara al-mala'ikata haffina min hawla al-'arshi yusabbihuna bihamdi rabbihim wa qudiya baynahum bi-al-haqqi wa qila al-hamdu lillahi rabbi al-'alamin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah depicts a vision of the Day of Judgment where the angels surround Allah's Throne in worship and glorification. After all matters between creation have been judged with perfect justice, the declaration resounds that all praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all worlds. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this verse emphasizes the absolute justice of Allah's judgment and the universal acknowledgment of His lordship—even the angels themselves bear witness to and celebrate this truth. The scene illustrates the ultimate triumph of divine justice and the unity of all creation in recognizing Allah's sovereignty.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the end of Surah Az-Zumar and is part of the vivid eschatological descriptions of the Day of Judgment in this Meccan surah. It follows the discourse on accountability and divine judgment, serving as a powerful conclusion that emphasizes how all creation—both seen and unseen—will witness Allah's perfect administration of justice and unanimously affirm His praise.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said regarding the angels' worship: 'Do you know the distance between the heavens and the earth?' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2790). Additionally, 'The angels glorify the Lord by night and during the day, never ceasing in His worship' reflects the continuous worship described in this verse (reference: themes in Sunan Ibn Majah and other hadith collections on angelic devotion).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that Allah's judgment is absolutely just and that all of creation—witnessed by the angels themselves—validates His perfect administration. For the modern reader, it should inspire confidence in divine justice even amid worldly uncertainties, and cultivate humility and praise of Allah, recognizing that ultimate vindication and fairness belong only to Him.