249. What is meant by ‘revealing the sura’.

In this verse (68:42) the phrase ‘revealing the sura’ is used.

Islam says the Almighty has never been visible to human eyes.But at the same time it does not propound the theory that God is vacuity, rather Islam says we can see God when we are brought to life after death.

Verse (89:22) says the Almighty God will come on the day of judgment surrounded by angels.

And command the people to prostrate at his feet. This is what is conveyed here in verse(68:42).

On the day of revealing sura (shin) means the day of making people prostrate at His feet.

Those who were used to obeying God in this world would fall at His feet on that day and others who disobeyed would not be able to do so.THis is the message given by Prophet Muhammad. Hadith Book Bukhari :4919 

To know more about whether God is Shapeless or can He be seen on the ‘Day of Judgment’ please refer to explanation