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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Supplications for the Month of Ramadhan Surat ad-Dukhan The Smoke, Chapter 44 The sura derives its name from ayat no.10 which warns of a clearly visible smoke descending on the unbelievers. Some commentators believe it refers to the smoke which will envelop the world before the day of Judgement, and which will be especially painful for the unbelievers. There is great reward for reciting this sura in obligatory and recommended prayers.

At the beginning of this sura, an indirect reference is made to the night of Qadr. This was the first time Muslims were told about Laylatul Qadr. The only other mention of Laylatul Qadr in the Qur'an is in Sura al­-Qadr, which has a direct reference to the holy night. Thus both surahs are recommended for recitation on the night of Qadr. The first six ayaat discuss the holy night, and its blessings. The Sura also ends with a mention of the Qur'an as a reminder for the people.

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Ha Meem. By the clear Book. Surely We sent it down on a blessed night, surely We have (always) been warning. Therein every wise affair is made distinct. An order from Us, indeed We are the senders. A mercy from Your Lord; surely He is the all-­Hearing, the all-­Knowing. Lord of the heavens and the earth, and what is between them, if you have faith.

There is no god but He; He gives life and causes death; your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of before. Nay, they are playing in doubt. Therefore be on the watch for the day when the heaven shall bring a smoke clearly visible. Covering the people, this is a painful punishment. (They will say) Our Lord, remove from us the punishment; surely we are believers. How shall they be reminded, when a Messenger making clear (the truth) already came to them?

But they turned their backs on him, and said: he is taught (by others), a madman. Surely We will remove the punishment a little, but certainly you will return (to evil). The day We shall seize them with a great seizure, surely We will retribute them. And We tried before them the people of Firaun, and there came to them a noble Prophet. Saying: Deliver to me the servants of Allah; indeed I am a trusted Messenger to you. And exalt not yourselves over Allah; I come to you with a clear authority.

And I take refuge with my Lord and your Lord that you stone me (to death). If you do not believe me, then leave me alone. Then he called upon his Lord: These are a guilty people.