Surah al-Qamar (Surah 54: Revelation Order 37)

Introduction

The world witnessed 4 breakthroughs in the last (20th) century in 4 different fields: (1) Biological Science (Structure of DNA), (2) Information Technology (building of computer and computer programming), (3) Astronomy (Landing of human on the moon) and (4) Theology (unveiling of Quran’s mathematical coding). Thus, the world’s technological advancement and human civilization get into a new era ‘Information Age’ when knowledge is our capital, and logic and proofs are our strength to lead our life in a meaningful way that makes sense to us. Today, we do not just assume what we did in the past but we apply our logic and look for proofs to support our understanding of any matter to do it in a best way.

The discoveries of DNA being the hereditary materials and computer technology to automate tasks faster than human occurred in the mid-50th while the human landed on the moon in the late 60th and the unveiling of Quran’s mathematical coding confirming the message in the Quran being divinely coded with the prime number 19 occurred in the mid-70th of the last century. But the discovery of Quran’s code is not as popular as the other discoveries. The main reason is that it is a spiritual breakthrough and both visible and invisible enemies are active against its spreading; even a majority of those who believe in the Quran is heedless to this awesome discovery without realizing what they are doing! In addition, those who have other faiths may not see its significance in their way of living to please our deity due to jealousy on their part, which is usual when the new message is sent down to humanity.

However, the surah al-qamar (The Moon), which has a direct connection with at least three of the above discoveries, is detailed out below to understand the warnings given in the Quran to find our right way to get back to God to whom we belong:

Splitting moon is a sign that the end of the world is closer

The Hour has approached and the moon has split (54:1). Even if they see a sign, they turn away and say: “A continuing magic.” (54:2).
Note: The landing of human on the moon in July 1969 is a sign that brought closer the end of the world, but the ignorant scholars do not pay any attention to it except misinterpreting it by supporting with a hadith reported that Muhammad split the moon by pointing at it with his finger, even claiming that half of the moon felt down in the backyard of Ali to make us fool being a satanic trick, while the traditional interpretation contradicts the Quran as the signs (miracles) given to Muhammad are limited to the Quran (7:204, 17:88 and 29:50-51).

Unveiling of Quran’s mathematical coding is a warning for humanity

And they have denied [the proof] and have followed their desires, and every matter is settled (54:3). And certainly, there has come to them of the news what in it is a deterrence (54:4). A perfect wisdom; so the warnings do not avail (54:5).
Note: The 19-based mathematical coding of Quran was unveiled in 1974 upon fulfillment of a major covenant of God with the prophets placed in every scripture including confirmation in the Quran (3:81, 33:7), and the related prophesies in the Quran (15:9, 27:82 and 74:30) followed by the landing of human on the moon in 1969, which is a warning for the human race to bring people back to His revelations but they denied and followed their ways. Thus, its acceptance and use are very limited except a small number of people around the world even though it is a blessing from God for all of us to get rid of misconceptions and corruptions introduced to His religion of Monotheism and its practices over the period of time.

Occurrences of the day the word will come to an end

So turn away from them. A day the caller will call to a terrible matter (54:6). Their eyes are humbled; they come forth from the graves as if they were scattered locusts (54:7). Racing towards the caller, the disbelievers will say: “This is a difficult day.” (54:8).
Note: God has commanded His true believers to turn away from the disbelievers of the warning, i.e., the Quran’s mathematical coding, which is a means given for those who live in a scientifically and technologically advanced world as an opportunity to save them from the difficult day while the vast majority is heedless to perfect wisdom in it to stay with their ways disregarding the given blessing.

Consequence of a people of Noah for denying the warning

The people of Noah had denied before them; so they had denied Our servant and said, “[He is] a madman, and he had been driven away with deterrence.” (54:9). So he had called his Lord, “That I am defeated, so help [me].” (54:10). Then we opened the gates of the sky with water pouring down (54:11). And We burst open the earth with springs, so the water met upon a matter that had already been decreed (54:12). And we carried him upon [an ark] possessor of planks and nails (54:13). It sails under our eyes, [as] a recompense for whoever had been rejected.” (54:14). And certainly, we have left it as a sign, so is there any one who takes heed? (54:15). So how had been My punishment and My warnings? (54:16). And certainly, we have made the Quran straightforward for the reminder, so is there any one who takes heed?(54:17).
Note: God saved those who believed with Noah while the disbelievers were drowned when he asked for His help is a warning for us as well, and has been made it straightforward in the Quran to make our reflection to avoid the consequence of the deniers.

Consequence of a people of Aad for denying the warning

Aad had denied; so how had been My punishment and My warnings? (54:18). Indeed, we had sent upon them a violent wind, on a day of continuous misery (54:19). It plucks up the people as if they [were] trunks of uprooted date-palms.” (54:20). So how had been My punishment and My warnings? (54:21). And certainly, we have made the Quran straightforward for the reminder, so is there any one who takes heed?” (54:22).
Note: God punished the people of Aad who denied the warning through a violent wind, is a warning for us as well, which has been made straightforward in the Quran to make our reflection to avoid the consequence of the deniers.

Consequence of a people of Thamud for denying the warning

Thamud had denied the warnings (54:23). So they said, “Is a human being from us, a single one, we should follow him? Indeed, we then surely will be in straying and madness.” (54:24). “Has the reminder been cast upon him from among us? Rather, he is an absolute liar, an insolent one (54:25). They will know tomorrow who is the absolute liar, the insolent one (54:26). Indeed, we are senders of the she-camel as a test for them; so observe them and be patient (54:27). And inform them that the water is a division between them; each turn to drink is attended (54:28). Then they had called their companion, so he had taken, so he had slaughtered.(54:29). So how had been My punishment and My warning? (54:30). Indeed, we had sent upon them one blast, so they became like harvested straw (54:31). And certainly, we have made the Quran straightforward for the reminder, so is there any one who takes heed? (54:32).
Note: God punished the people of Thamud who denied the warning through a blast, is a warning for us as well, which has been made straightforward in the Quran to make our reflection to avoid the consequence of the deniers.

Consequence of a people of Lot for denying the warning

The people of Lot had denied the warnings (54:33). Indeed, we had sent upon them a storm of stones, except the family of Lot; we had saved them by dawn (54:34). As a favor from Our presence; thus we recompense whoever has appreciated (54:35). And certainly, he had warned them of Our strike, so they disputed the warnings (54:36). And certainly, they had demanded him from his guests; so we blinded their eyes, [and said], “So taste My punishment and My warnings!” (54:37). And certainly, there struck them early in the morning a settled punishment (54:38). So taste My punishment and My warnings! (54:39). And certainly, we have made the Quran straightforward for the reminder, so is there any one who takes heed? (54:40).
Note: God saved those who believed with Lot while He punished those denied the warning through a stone storm, is a warning for us as well, which has been made straightforward in the Quran to make our reflection to avoid the consequence of the deniers.

Consequence of Pharaoh’s family as the deniers

And certainly, the warnings had come to the people of Pharoah (54:41). They had denied all our signs; so we had seized them, a seizure of an Almighty, a Powerful one (54:42). Are your disbelievers better than those, or is there for you an exemption in the scriptures? (54:43). Or do they say: “We are a large group helping each other?” (54:44). The assembly will be defeated, and they will turn their backs (54:45). Nay, the Hour is their appointed time, and the Hour is far worse and more bitter (54:46).
Note: The people of Pharaoh were punished in this world while the far worse punishment is awaiting Pharaoh and his people followed by the end of the world.

Warning about the precise compensation on a Day of the Judgment

Indeed, the criminals are in error and madness (54:47). The Day they will be dragged into the Fire on their faces: “Taste the touch of Saqar.” (54:48). Indeed, We have created everything with a precise measure (54:49). And our command is but one, like the blink of an eye (54:50). And certainly, We have destroyed your counterparts; so is there anyone who will take heed? (54:51). And everything they have done is in the records (54:52). And everything, small or large, is recorded (54:53). Indeed, the righteous will be in gardens and rivers (54:54). In a position of honor, with a King, a Powerful One (54:55).
Note: Criminals are those who have gone astray will be gathered around the Fire while their punishment will be specified according to their records and the righteous will be in gardens and river, an honorable position with the Most Powerful King while He has recorded everything whether it is small or large.

Surah al-Qamar (The Moon) is a short surah consisting of 55 verses that has highlighted the warnings including from the past as well as from the future to find our right way back to God, is summarized below:

The landing of human on the moon in July 1969 is a sign and a warning that the end of the world is near that we may prepare ourselves for the day.
19-based mathematical coding of Quran was unveiled in 1974 according to God’s will upon fulfillment of a major covenant of God with the prophets, which has been placed in every scripture along with confirmation in the Quran and the related prophesies in the Quran followed by the landing of human on the moon is a warning as well as a means for the human race to bring people back to His revelations.
Thus, the message of Quran’s mathematical coding has been delivered, which is a given means for those who live in a scientifically and technologically advanced world to save them from the difficult day while the vast majority is heedless to perfect wisdom in it to stay with their ways disregarding the blessing given by God.
Noah delivered the warning for his people while God saved those who believed with Noah but the deniers of the warning were drowned.
Hood delivered the warning for the people of Ad while God punished the deniers of the warning from the people of Ad through a violent wind.
Saleh delivered the warning for the people of Thamud while God punished the deniers from the people of Thamud through a blast.
Lot delivered the warning for his people while God punished deniers of the warning from his people through a stone storm but He saved his family.
The Quran has been made straightforward to understand the consequences of the deniers of the warnings in the past to serve as warnings for us to make our reflection to such occurrence repeated 4 times appending to each nation that we may avoid such evil behavior of the deniers.
Moses delivered the warning for the people of Pharaoh, who were punished in this world while the far worse punishment is awaiting Pharaoh and his people followed by the end of the world.
On a Day of the Judgment, God will gather the criminals around the Fire while their punishment will be specified according to their records as He has recorded everything whether it is small or large, and the righteous will be in gardens flowing rivers underneath them with an honorable position at their Lord.

This surah talks about the warnings covering the past as well as the future events including an astronomical event being a great sign when the Quran was revealed. In most cases, the message of the future events are misinterpreted providing a support from a fabricated hadith for lacking of proper understanding, and we do not see any exception in this case as well. However, if we can reflect to the timeline of the discoveries especially to the building of computer, the event of landing human on the moon and a hint of the end of the world, we may accept the unveiling of Quran’s mathematical coding as a warning to help us achieve the goal of returning to a right place with God.
Peaceful Friday, salaam and God bless.
Tafazzal (10/4/2019).