Al-Ghāshiyah (Arabic: الغاشية, "The Overwhelming", "The Pall") is the 88th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an, with 26 ayat or verses. The surah's topics are Paradise, Hell and the miracle of the creation of all things by God.
الغاشية Al-Ghāshiyah The Overwhelming | |
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Classification | Meccan |
Other names | The Pall, The Overwhelming Calamity, The Enveloper, The Overshadowing Event |
Position | Juzʼ 30 |
No. of verses | 26 |
No. of words | 92 |
No. of letters | 382 |
This surah refers to three broad-ranging topics. First, God describes the difference between good and evil paths that an individual can take and the consequence of each path. God then clarifies their destiny and describes what hell would be like for the non-believers. The second theme mentions the creations God has made, referring to the sky, the earth, and the mountains. Lastly, in verses 21–22, God gives a direct message to Muhammad and tells him, "So remind, [O Muhammad]; you are only a reminder. You are not over them a controller."[1]