The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5)

The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5) — Page 525

CHAPTER 99 AZ-ZILZĀL (Revealed before Hijrah) Introductory Remarks Scholars differ about the time of revelation of this Surah. The majority, including Mujāhid, ‘Aṭā' and Ibn ‘Abbās, are of the view that it was revealed at Mecca, while others think that it was revealed at Medina. But, taking into consideration all the relevant facts the latter view does not appear to be sound, since, in subject matter, the Surah resembles its predecessor which is a Meccan Surah. Whereas in the preceding Surah mention was made of the great moral revolution that was brought about by the Holy Prophet, in the Surah under comment we are told that a similar change will take place at a later date, in the time of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, when all human institutions will be shaken to their foundations, and new discoveries and inventions in the domain of science and knowledge will change the entire shape of things, and the ideals and ideas of men will be given a new orientation. 3421