先知过去在主麻礼拜和节日讲道时诵读这章经文，并以此作为讲话的主题和内容，面对众多听众。这章经文无疑是一章意义重大的经章，它阐明了根本的事实，运用了强劲的节奏、有力的措辞、清晰的意象、突出的内涵以及铿锵的结尾。它从各个方面触动我们的心灵与理智，向我们揭示这一真理：从出生到死亡，再到复活、集合与清算之时，我们始终处于真主的监察之下。这是人在任何时候都无法逃脱的持续监视，分毫不失，丝毫不漏。每一次呼吸、每一个转瞬即逝的念头和每一种感受，都为真主所知；每一句说出口的话，都被记录在案；每一个举动，都受到监控。这种全面的监察既考察思想，也考察行为，没有任何事能逃过它，也没有任何事能对它隐藏。它监察暗中的低语，正如它记录光天化日之下所做的事一样。

The Prophet used to read this surah when he delivered a sermon on (Id occasions and before Friday prayers, making it the theme and the content of his speech for large audiences. It is certainly a momentous surah, outlining fundamental facts, using a strong rhythm, powerful expressions, clearly-delineated images, highlighted connotations and emphatic verse endings. It addresses our hearts and minds from all angles putting before us the truth that we are always under Gods watchful eye, from birth to death, and then to the time of resurrection, gathering and reckoning. This is an ever-present watch of man at all times, losing nothing and overlooking nothing. Every breath, fleeting thought and feeling is known; every uttered word is recorded; every move is monitored. This complete watch accounts for thoughts and actions alike; nothing escapes it, and nothing is hidden from it. It monitors secret whispers in the same way as it records what is done in broad daylight.

这些都是众所周知的事实。然而，这一章以一种全新的方式呈现它们，产生令人惊奇的效果，使人既感到忧惧，又心生敬畏。它有力地震撼着我们，提醒我们一件重大的事件，而我们至今对此仍一无所知。它运用了生命、死亡、腐朽以及随后复活的意象。它触及我们对死后生命的期待。它提及天地间、水与植物之中、以及果实单独成熟与成串成熟的诸多普遍真理。这一切“对每一个愿意归向真主的人，都是一种教训和提醒。”（第8节）

All these are well-known facts. However, the surah outlines them here in a way that shows them to be totally new, with surprising effects that combine apprehension with wonder. It shakes us powerfully alerting us to a momentous event, about which we have thus far been oblivious. It uses images of life, death, decay and subsequent resurrection. It touches on our expectations of life after death. It refers to a host of universal truths in the heavens and earth, water and plants, fruits ripening individually and in clusters. It all “serves as a lesson and a reminder to everyone who wishes to turn to God.” (Verse 8)

要对这个苏拉做总结、列出其要点，或以《古兰经》原有的文体与表达方式之外的任何言辞来概括其中讨论的观点和描绘的意象，都是非常困难的。

It is very difficult to give a summary of this surah, as also list its main points, or outline the ideas discussed and the images portrayed in any manner of speech other than their original Quranic style and expression.

因此,我们将立即开始对该章的讨论,并祈求真主的帮助。

Therefore, we will proceed straightaway to our discussion of the surah, praying for Gods help.