It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse: "On that Day, the earth will declare its news," and said, "Do you know what is meant by the news of the earth?" The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) submitted, "Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) know best." He said, "The news of the earth means that the earth will testify about every man and woman regarding all the deeds they did while living on its surface, and it will say, 'You did such-and-such deed on such-and-such day.' This is what is meant by the news of the earth."