This surah refers to three broad-ranging topics. The first, God describes the difference between good and evil paths that an individual can take and the consequence of each path. He then clarifies their destiny and describes what hell would be like for the non-believers. The second theme mentions the creations God has made and referring to the sky, the earth, and the mountains. Lastly, In verses 21–22, God gives a direct message to Prophet Muhammad and tells him, "So remind, ; you are only a reminder. You are not over them a controller."
The first and foremost exegesis/tafsir of the Qur'an is found in hadith of Muhammad. Although scholars including ibn Taymiyyah claim that Muhammad has commented on the whole of the Qur'an, others including Ghazali cite the limited amount of narratives, thus indicating that he has commented only on a portion of the Qur'an. Ḥadīth is literally "speech" or "report", that is a recorded saying or tradition of Muhammad validated by isnad; with Sirah Rasul Allah these comprise the sunnah and reveal shariah. According to Aishah, the life of Prophet Muhammad was practical implementation of Qur'an. Therefore, higher count of hadith elevates the importance of the pertinent surah from a certain perspective. This surah was held in special esteem in hadith, which can be observed by these related narratives. According to hadith, the prophet Muhammad used to recite this surah in Zuhr prayer and in congregational prayers of Jumu'ah and in Eid prayers. And the prophet Muhammad used to recite this surah after surah Al-Jumua or after Al-Ala.
Al-Dahhak b. Qais asked al-Nu'man b. Bashir: What did the Messenger of Allah recited on Friday after reciting the Surah Al-Jumua. He replied: He used to recite, "Had the story of overwhelming event reached you ?".
Samra ibn Jundab narrated that: The Messenger of Allah used to recite in the Friday prayer: "Glorify the name of your most high Lord" and Has the story of the overwhelming event reached you?.
Abu Bakr bin An-Nadr said: "We were in At-Taff with Anas, and he led them in praying Zuhr. When he had finished, he said: 'I prayed Zuhr with the Messenger of Allah and he recited two surahs for us in the two rak'ahs: "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High' and 'Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?'".
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet used to recite in the ‘Eid prayers “Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High.” and “Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming?”. Sunan Abu Dawood 1122
In-book reference : Book 2, Hadith 733 English translation : Book 2, Hadith 1117
It was narrated from al-Nu'man b. Bashir that: The Messenger of Allah used to recite on the two Eid prayers and on Jumu'ah: "GLorify the Name of Your Lord, the Most High" and "Has there come to you the narration of The Overwhelming?" Sometimes the two occurred on the same day, and he would recite them.
