The Qura’n has discussed the Book of Deeds in details with various des c r i p tions. The word book has been used and it has a vast meaning that includes the term “Book of Deeds” also.

In some verses the word “Zabar’ has been used which is the plural of “Zabur” and it too has a meaning that is close to the word “Book”

In some verses it is referred to as “Tayir” which means a bird. The Arabs used to consult it for future deeds and considered their lives attached to them. The Qura’n says that the bird of your well being and damnation is this Book of deeds.

In some verse there is the mention of those who write the deeds and they have been named as “Raqib”, A’teed”, messengers of God, “Karaman” and “Mutlaqian”. Each name has its own meaning and message. (Reflect)

What is this Book of Deeds? Will a person have one book or more? Who write the Book of Deeds? How is it written? How will it be given in the right or left hand of a person? These questions will be answered after the explanation of the verses. But we should note that the most important factor here also is their educative and nurturing nature.

With this brief introduction we return to the Qura’n and study the verses about this subject as follows:

Verse 12 of Surah Yasin:

“Verily We give life to the dead and we record that which they send before (them) and that which they leave behind and We have recorded all things in a clear book.”

Verse 49 of Surah Kahf:

“And the Book will be placed and you will see the sinful in great terror because of what is recorded. The will say, “Woe to us! What sort of book is this that does not omit any thing small or big but has numbered them. They will find all that they did placed before them and not one will your Lord treat unjustly.”

Verse 80 of Surah Zukhruf:

“ Or do they think that we do not hear their secrets and their private counsels ? (We do) and our Messengers are with them to record.”

Verses 28 and 29 of Surah Jasiya:

“ And you will see every nation keeling. Each nation will face its record. You will be this Day for what you used to do. 29. Our record speaks the truth about you. Verily we were recording what you did.”

Verses 13 ands 14 of Surah Isra:

“We have fastened the (bird) fate of every man on his neck and on the Day of Judgment We will bring out for him a book that he will find opened. “ Read your record. You are sufficient this Day to stand witness against yourself.”

Verses 52 and 53 of Surah Qamar:

“All that they do is noted in the Books, every matter small or big is on record.”

Verse 29 of Surah Nabaa:

“ we have preserved all things in the record.”

Verses 7 to 9 and 18 to 21 of Surah

Mutafffifin:

“ No! Truly the record of the sinners is preserved in the archives. And what will make you know what Sijjin is? It is a register of records.

No the record of the pious is preserved in Illiyun (Annals) and what will explain it? An inscribed register.”

Verses 17 and 18 of Surah Qaf:

“Remember two (angels) one sitting on the right hand and one on the left. Not a word do they utter but there is a vigilant guardian.”

Verses 10 to 12 of Surah Infitaar:

“ But verily over you ( are appointed angels) to watch you. Honorable inscribers writing (your deeds).”

Verses 19, 25 and 26 of Surah Haqqa:

“ Then the one who will be given the record in the right hand will say, “ Here! Read my record.” 25-26. And the one who will be given his record in the left hand will say, “ I wish that I had not been given my record. And I never realized how my account stood.”

Verses 7 to 12 of Surah Inshiqaq:

“ And as for him who will be given his record in the right hand will surely have an easy reckoning and will return to his family in happiness. But he who is given his record (tied) behind his neck shall invoke destruction and shall be thrown into the blazing fire.”

Verses 8 and 9 of Surah Waqiah:

“ Those on the right hand. Who will be those on the right hand? Those on the left hand and who will be those on the left hand?

Verses 27, 28, 41 and 42 of Surah Waqiah:

“ And those on the right hand; who will be those on the right hand? They will be among the thorn less lote trees. And those on the left hand; who will be those on the left hand? ( They shall be in) the fierce blast of a fiery wind and boiling water.”

Verses 10 to 14 of Surah Takwir:

“When the scrolls are laid open, when they sky is unveiled and when the garden is brought near. Each soul shall know what he has brought.”