Chapter Six: The Smoke
The appearance of the Smoke near the end of time is one of the major signs of the Hour established by the Quran and Sunnah.
- Evidence of Its Appearance:
A. Evidence from the Noble Quran:
Allah Most High says:
“Then await the Day when the sky will bring forth visible smoke, (10) enveloping the people. This is a painful punishment.” [al-Dukhān: 10–11]
The meaning is: O Muhammad, await what will befall these unbelievers on the Day when the sky brings forth clear, visible smoke that envelops and encompasses the people. At that time, it will be said to them, “This is a painful punishment,” by way of rebuke and reproach; or they will say this to one another. (1)
Scholars hold two views concerning what is meant by this Smoke and whether it has already occurred or is one of the signs still awaited: