Transliteration:( Wa jaaa'at kullu nafsim ma'ahaa saaa'iqunw wa shaheed )
"And every soul shall come out being driven along with a witness [36] (angel)."
This verse refers to the moment when every soul will be brought forth for accountability. Each person will be driven by one angel (witness), who will urge them forward.
For the infidels, the angel will drive them like a shepherd urges the flock, leading them to the field of accountability. Along with the angel, the person’s own limbs or other angels will testify against them, witnessing their actions and sins.
The angels will carry the infidels with utter disgust to face the consequences of their deeds.
In contrast, for the believers, the experience will be much different. They will be brought to the field of accountability in a manner similar to a groom being led to his wedding procession, with joy and honor. As stated in Surah 19, Verse 85, Allah refers to the pious (believers) as being brought towards Him as guests, emphasizing their honor and mercy on the Day of Judgment.
The tafsir of Surah Qaf verse 21 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Qaf ayat 16 which provides the complete commentary from verse 16 through 22.
(50:21) Everyone has come, each attended by one who will drive him on, and another who will bear witness.[25]
25. Most probably this implies the same two angels who had been appointed for compiling the record of the words and deeds of the person in the world. On the Day of Resurrection, when every man will rise from his grave on the sounding of the Trumpet, the two angels will come forth immediately and take him into their custody. One of them will drive him to the divine court and the other will be carrying his record.
[1530]- i.e., one angel driving the soul to the Judgement and one to testify as to its deeds.
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