يَوْمَئِذٍ تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا 4
Translations
That Day, it will report its news
Transliteration
Yawma'idhin tuhaddithu akhbarahaa
Tafsir (Explanation)
On that Day, the earth will recount all that has transpired upon it—every deed, sin, and righteous act committed by humanity. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir interpret this as the earth bearing witness to human actions, fulfilling Allah's promise that nothing is hidden from Him. This ayah emphasizes divine omniscience and the comprehensive nature of the Day of Judgment, where even the earth itself becomes a testifier against those who committed evil upon it.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Az-Zalzalah, a Medinan surah describing the signs and events of the Day of Judgment. The surah begins with the cosmic earthquake that signals the Hour, and this particular ayah falls within the description of how all creation—including the earth itself—will give testimony on that momentous day. The context emphasizes the certainty and totality of divine reckoning.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The earth will tell of all the deeds done upon it' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, Hadith Qudsi relates that Allah will ask the earth what she witnessed on the Day of Judgment (referenced in various classical collections). These hadiths support the literal testimony of the earth mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that no action goes unwitnessed by Allah—even the earth itself will testify against wrongdoing. In practical terms, it encourages conscious, ethical living, knowing that accountability is absolute and inescapable, ultimately motivating believers toward righteousness in all their dealings.