Az-Zumar (The Groups)

75. And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne, glorifying their Lord with praises. And they will be judged with truth and it will be said: “All the praises are to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”

The word:

hafin (“those who surround”) derives from h-f-f (“surround”) and ‘arsh is the seat of Divine Omnipotence and Will. Angels are prepared to act upon Divine Commands; (“surrounding the Throne”)

glorifying their Lord at all times.

The closing Verse of the Chapter in question is an address to the Noble Prophet (S), saying:

“[On that Day,] you will see the angels surrounding Divine Throne circumambulating it and glorifying their Lord with praises.”

Making a reference to the angels surrounding Divine Throne either indicates their preparation for acting upon Divine Commands or alludes to the cherished spiritual state of those close to Divine Threshold on that Day. The three interpretations are not inconsistent, but the first interpretation sounds more appropriate.

Thus the blessed Verse in question proceeds:

“They [i.e., Lord’s servants] will be judged with truth.”

Since they serve as tokens of Divine Lordship and glorification of His Pure Essence with all praises, thus the Verse closes:

“All the praises are to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”

Who says it? People of Paradise? The righteous? All of them? Seemingly, the last choice is more appropriate since the wise and those close to Divine Threshold glorify God Almighty with praises and thanks.

O Lord! Unanimously with all angels and your obedient servants, we all thank you for the Bounties that You have bestowed upon us, particularly studying the Verses of Your Holy Qur’an saying: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World.