CHAP. XCIX.
Intitled, The Earthquake; where it was revealed is disputed.
In the name of the most merciful God.
[a] When the earth shall be shaken, &c.] This earthquake will happen at the first, or, as others say, at the second blast of the trumpet [1] .
[1] Al Zamakh, Al Beidawi. See the Prelim. Disc. §. IV. p. 82.
[b] Its burthens;] Viz. The treasures and dead bodies within it [2] .
[2] See chap. 84. p. 485.
[c] The earth shall declare her tidings, &c.] i.e. Will inform all creatures of the occasion of her trembling, and casting forth her treasures and her dead, by the circumstances which shall immediately attend them. Some say the earth will, at the last day, be miraculously enabled to speak, and will give evidence of the actions of her inhabitants [3] .
[3] Al Beidawi. See the Prelim. Disc. §. IV. p. 88.
[d] See chap. 4. p. 66. not. d.