An-Naba 78:37–38
Lord of the heavens
رَّبِّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ۖ لَا يَمْلِكُونَ مِنْهُ خِطَابًۭا ٣٧ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ ٱلرُّوحُ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ صَفًّۭا ۖ لَّا يَتَكَلَّمُونَ إِلَّا مَنْ أَذِنَ لَهُ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ وَقَالَ صَوَابًۭا ٣٨
The meaning, simply
He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between them, the Most Merciful. On that Day no one speaks except by His permission. Jibril and the angels stand in rows, and no one intercedes except one the Most Merciful allows, who speaks what is right.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- ٱلرُّوحُ
- Jibril, peace be upon him
- صَوَابًۭا
- what is true and right
Think with me
Even the angels do not speak that Day without Allah's permission. What does that teach us about Allah's greatness?