وَقِيلَ لِلنَّاسِ هَلْ أَنتُم مُّجْتَمِعُونَ 39
Translations
And it was said to the people, "Will you congregate.
Transliteration
Wa qeela lin-naasi hal antum mujtami'oon
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Day of Judgment when people will be called together and asked if they are gathered. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this is Allah addressing humanity on the Day of Resurrection, reminding them of the certainty of the gathering and final assembly. The question serves as both a reminder of accountability and a confirmation of the reality of the afterlife that many deny in their earthly lives.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, which addresses the disbelievers' rejection of the Prophet Muhammad and the Message of Islam. The broader context of this passage (verses 36-68) describes scenes from the Day of Judgment, with this particular verse emphasizing how Allah will assemble all of humanity to face the consequences of their deeds.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The Day of Judgment will not be established until... people are gathered like a swarm of locusts, the whole world gathering on the plain of resurrection' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2419). Additionally, Surah Al-Hajj 22:5 and related ahadith emphasize the certainty and reality of resurrection and gathering.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a powerful reminder that all of humanity will be brought together before Allah for judgment, encouraging believers to live with consciousness of this reality and to prepare through righteous deeds. For modern readers, it emphasizes that regardless of worldly status or denial, everyone will face ultimate accountability before their Creator.