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Arrogance

التكبر

Arrogance, known in Arabic as *takabbur* (التكبر), is a deeply condemned trait in Islam, signifying haughtiness, self-exaltation, and a refusal to acknowledge truth or submit to God. It is seen as an imitation of Satan (Iblees), whose [refusal and arrogance] to prostrate before Adam led to his expulsion from God's grace. This insidious quality often manifests as a rejection of divine guidance and a disdain for others, preventing one from [fearing Allah] when reminded. Throughout the Quran, figures like Pharaoh exemplify the destructive nature of arrogance, as his pride led to oppression and ultimately his demise. Islam teaches that true honor and greatness belong solely to Allah, and humans are called to humility. Even the most honored beings, like prophets and angels, would [never disdain to be a servant of Allah]. Those who display such haughtiness and are arrogant will face a [painful punishment], while believers who humble themselves are promised abundant rewards. Overcoming *takabbur* is therefore a fundamental spiritual struggle for every Muslim, fostering a heart of submission and compassion.

Arrogance (التكبر), deeply censured in Islamic teachings, represents a profound spiritual illness characterized by haughtiness, self-exaltation, and a refusal to acknowledge truth or submit to God. This trait is repeatedly highlighted in the Quran as an imitation of Iblees (Satan), whose initial act of in the Hereafter, while humility is promised abundant rewards. Overcoming takabbur is thus a fundamental spiritual journey for Muslims, cultivating a heart rooted in submission and compassion.

The Foundations of Arrogance in Divine Narrative

The concept of arrogance is woven into the very fabric of creation in Islamic cosmology, beginning with the story of Iblees. Allah commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam, a command designed to honor Adam's creation and superior knowledge, as Allah had taught Adam all the names. All the angels obeyed, demonstrating their humility and submission, but Iblees "refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers". Ibn Kathir explains that Iblees, though not an angel by nature, was among them and, in his pride, felt superior, declaring, "." This act of defiant self-exaltation, a rejection of a direct divine command based on perceived superiority, is the archetype of arrogance. Consequently, Allah commanded Iblees to "," condemning him to be among the debased.

Tafsir Ibn Kathir highlights that Iblees's arrogance was not merely disobedience in action but stemmed from a deep-seated disbelief and pride, causing his expulsion from divine presence and mercy. This foundational narrative establishes arrogance as the first sin and a core characteristic of disbelief, underscoring its severe implications in Islamic thought. The Quran further identifies this trait in humans who, when confronted with divine truth, turn away arrogantly, as if in their ears there was deafness. Such individuals, like those who , are destined for the Fire, their path to Heaven sealed.

Manifestations of Arrogance in Human Conduct

The Quran portrays arrogance in various human behaviors, often linking it to a rejection of divine revelation and a disdain for others. A clear example is found in the Children of Israel, who were given the Torah and subsequent messengers, including Jesus, son of Mary, with clear proofs. Yet, , leading them to deny and even kill prophets. Ibn Kathir notes that their defiance stemmed from their arrogance and envy of Jesus and the prophets who challenged their desires. This highlights how arrogance can prevent individuals from accepting truth, even when presented with irrefutable signs.

Arrogance is also depicted through material pride and social disdain. Figures like the man who boasted, " men]," exemplify how worldly possessions and status can fuel arrogance. This pride leads individuals to walk exultantly upon the earth, believing they are superior and indestructible, oblivious to their true limitations. Allah, however, does not like such "self-deluded and boastful" individuals (31:18, 57:23).

Furthermore, arrogance manifests as a refusal to heed advice or warning. When told to "," the arrogant individual's "pride in the sin takes hold of him," sealing his heart further in misguidance. Tafsir al-Jalalayn explains that this pride is vainglory and rage at being commanded, which prevents repentance. This reinforces the idea that arrogance creates a barrier to introspection and reform, pushing individuals deeper into transgression.

Consequences and Divine Retribution

The divine consequence for arrogance is severe, extending to both this life and the Hereafter. The Quran unequivocally states that Allah "does not like the arrogant" and promises a "painful punishment" for those who disdain His worship and are arrogant. Hellfire is explicitly designated as the dwelling place for the arrogant, described as a wretched residence (16:29, 39:72, 40:76). The imagery of the gates of Heaven not being opened for them and their entry into Paradise being as impossible as a camel passing through the eye of a needle vividly illustrates the finality of their exclusion from divine mercy.

The fate of historical figures like Pharaoh and Qarun serves as a cautionary tale. Pharaoh's haughtiness and self-exaltation led to his ruin (10:75, 23:46, 28:39), and Qarun's boastfulness about his wealth resulted in his destruction. These narratives underscore that worldly power and riches are fleeting and cannot protect the arrogant from divine wrath. On the Day of Resurrection, the weak will confront the arrogant, highlighting the reversal of their worldly hierarchy and the futility of their pride (14:21, 40:47-48). Their faces will be blackened as a mark of their lies and arrogance.

The concept of a "seal" on the hearts, hearing, and a "covering" on the eyes is a profound illustration of spiritual blindness caused by persistent disbelief and arrogance. Ibn Kathir clarifies that this sealing is a punishment from Allah for their obstinacy, a consequence of their chosen path of sin. Ma'arif-ul-Quran further explains that this "rust" on their hearts is a result of their evil deeds, destroying their capacity to accept truth.

Prophetic Guidance and the Path to Humility

The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) further elaborate on the nature of arrogance and the virtues of humility. Hadith literature vividly describes arrogance as a deeply condemned trait. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Pride and arrogance are characteristics of the rural bedouins while calmness is found among the owners of sheep" . Another narration emphasizes the spiritual danger of arrogance: "Allah will not look, on the Day of Resurrection, at a person who drags his Izar (behind him) out of pride and arrogance" . The Prophet also warned of a man who, "while walking, clad in a two-piece garment and proud of himself... suddenly Allah made him sink into the earth and he will go on sinking into it till the Day of Resurrection" . These narrations underline that outward displays of pride, particularly concerning dress and gait, are manifestations of an inner spiritual sickness.

A core definition of arrogance (kibr) is provided by the Prophet, "Kibr is refusing the truth and degrading (belittling) people" (Sahih Muslim 33:32, as quoted in Tafsir Ibn Kathir on 2:61). This definition encapsulates the intellectual and social dimensions of arrogance: the refusal to accept divine truth, and the disdainful treatment of others. This is further supported by the incident where A'idh b. 'Amr called out 'Ubaidullah b. Ziyad for being a cruel ruler and reminded him of the Prophet's teaching, "The worst of guardians is the cruel ruler" . When 'Ubaidullah arrogantly dismissed him, A'idh questioned if there was ever such "worthless chaff" among the Prophet's companions, pointing to the rarity of such arrogance among true believers.

In contrast to arrogance, Islam champions humility. The Quran reminds believers that even the most honored beings, like the Messiah and the angels, never disdain to be servants of Allah. This highlights that true honor lies in submission to God. For those who believe and do righteous deeds, Allah promises full rewards and grants them extra from His bounty, emphasizing that a humble and obedient heart is key to divine favor.

Legal and Ethical Dimensions

The legal and ethical implications of arrogance in Islam are profound, impacting individual conduct and societal harmony. The Quran repeatedly warns against injustice and transgression, often linking these behaviors to pride. For instance, the Children of Israel were repeatedly punished for their disobedience and arrogance, ultimately leading to their humiliation and misery. Ibn Kathir states that their contempt for Allah's commands and murder of prophets stemmed from their disbelief and belittling of those who upheld divine law.

The ethical framework of Islam strongly condemns actions fueled by arrogance, such as deceit, lying, and social discord. Hypocrites, for instance, are depicted as those who outwardly proclaim belief but inwardly conceal disbelief, believing they can deceive Allah and the believers. Ibn Kathir explains that such behavior only deceives themselves, leading to a "disease" in their hearts that Allah increases due to their persistent lying. The practice of spreading mischief on earth through disobedience to Allah is identified as an act of arrogance.

Furthermore, the Quran provides specific instructions that counter arrogant attitudes in societal interactions. For instance, in matters of justice, Muslims are commanded to "stand out firmly for Allah, as just witnesses," ensuring that "hatred of some people... lead you not to transgression." This emphasizes that justice must be upheld universally, even towards enemies, countering any arrogant inclination to act unjustly. Ma'arif-ul-Quran elaborates that this teaching ensures justice is done without bias, whether towards friends or foes.

The emphasis on giving due rights, especially to the vulnerable like orphans and women, directly combats the arrogance that might lead to exploitation. The Quran warns against consuming the property of orphans unjustly, equating it to consuming fire into one's belly. Similarly, men are reminded of their responsibility as "protectors and maintainers of women", but with the understanding that this authority is not for dictation but for righteous care, countering any patriarchal arrogance. The Prophet's teachings, such as "The best among you is he who is the best with his family," reinforce this balance, condemning harsh treatment and upholding kindness.

Spiritual Purification and Divine Mercy

The struggle against arrogance is central to a Muslim's spiritual journey. While arrogance is a major impediment to faith, Islam offers paths to spiritual purification. The Quran highlights the importance of humility in worship, noting that those who are near to Allah are "not prevented by arrogance from His worship" (7:206, 21:19). True believers prostrate in humility and exalt Him.

Allah's mercy is vast, encompassing all sins except Shirk (associating partners with Him) if one dies upon it (4:48, 4:116). However, even for major sins, sincere repentance is accepted until the soul reaches the throat. This opens the door for arrogant individuals to reform, providing hope for change. Ma'arif-ul-Quran explains that "ignorance" (jahalah) in the context of sin can include heedlessness, implying that even intentional sins, when followed by genuine remorse, can be forgiven.

The Quran's teachings on inheritance and charity also reflect a divine system designed to curb arrogance and promote generosity. The command to give specified shares in inheritance, for instance, counters any human inclination to hoard or unjustly distribute wealth based on pride or perceived status. The emphasis on giving charity, even if one is wealthy, and the condemnation of those who "spend of their wealth to be seen of men," teach sincere devotion over ostentatious displays of generosity. Ibn Kathir notes that such showing off is a form of minor Shirk.

Ultimately, the Quran reassures believers that Allah is All-Knowing and All-Wise, and His commands are always for humanity's benefit, even if the wisdom is not immediately apparent. Trust in divine wisdom, rather than self-pride, is encouraged. The reward for obedience and humility is great, including forgiveness and entrance into Paradise (5:9, 4:13).

Arrogance, or takabbur, is a profoundly destructive vice in Islam, antithetical to the very essence of submission to Allah. Through the Quran and Sunnah, its origins are traced to Iblees's defiant pride, and its manifestations are shown in human rejection of truth, disdain for others, and pursuit of worldly glory. The consequences are dire, ranging from divine wrath and eternal punishment to spiritual blindness. Yet, the path to redemption through humility, sincere repentance, and adherence to divine commands and prophetic guidance remains open, promising immense rewards for those who shed this spiritual illness.

Quran — 97 verses

وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ أَبَىٰ وَٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Wa iz qulnaa lilmalaaa'i katis judoo liAadama fasajadooo illaaa Ibleesa abaa wastakbara wa kaana minal kaafireen

And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.

اور جب ہم نے فرشتوں کو حکم دیا کہ آدم کے آگے سجدہ کرو تو وہ سجدے میں گر پڑے مگر شیطان نے انکار کیا اور غرور میں آکر کافر بن گیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The episode recounted in the foregoing verses has shown how the angels came to learn that Adam was superior to them in so far as he possessed the forms of knowledge necessary for the function of divine vice regency, while they themselves did not, nor did the jinns. Now, Allah willed to manifest this...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And mention when We said to the angels ‘Prostrate yourselves to Adam’ a prostration that is a bow of salutation; so they prostrated themselves except Iblīs the father of the jinn who was among the angels he refused to prostrate and disdained became proud and said I am better than he Q. 712; and so h...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Honoring Adam when the Angels prostrated before Him This Ayah mentions the great honor that Allah granted Adam, and Allah reminded Adam's offspring of this fact. Allah commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam, as this Ayah and many Hadiths testify, such as the Hadith about the intercession that...

وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَى ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَقَفَّيْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ بِٱلرُّسُلِ وَءَاتَيْنَا عِيسَى ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ ٱلْبَيِّنَٰتِ وَأَيَّدْنَٰهُ بِرُوحِ ٱلْقُدُسِ أَفَكُلَّمَا جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولٌۢ بِمَا لَا تَهْوَىٰٓ أَنفُسُكُمُ ٱسْتَكْبَرْتُمْ فَفَرِيقًا كَذَّبْتُمْ وَفَرِيقًا تَقْتُلُونَ

Wa laqad aatainaa Moosal Kitaaba wa qaffainaa mim ba'dihee bir Rusuli wa aatainaa 'Eesab-na-Maryamal baiyinaati wa ayyadnaahu bi Roohil Qudus; afakullamaa jaaa'akum Rasoolum bimaa laa tahwaaa anfusukumus takbartum fafareeqan kazzabtum wa fareeqan taqtuloon

And We did certainly give Moses the Torah and followed up after him with messengers. And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs and supported him with the Pure Spirit. But is it [not] that every time a messenger came to you, [O Children of Israel], with what your souls did not desire, you were arrogant? And a party [of messengers] you denied and another party you killed.

اور ہم نے موسیٰ کو کتاب عنایت کی اور ان کے پیچھے یکے بعد دیگرے پیغمبر بھیجتے رہے اور عیسیٰ بن مریم کو کھلے نشانات بخشے اور روح القدس (یعنی جبرئیل) سے ان کو مدد دی۔تو جب کوئی پیغمبر تمہارے پاس ایسی باتیں لے کر آئے، جن کو تمہارا جی نہیں چاہتا تھا، تو تم سرکش ہو جاتے رہے، اور ایک گروہ (انبیاء) کو تو جھٹلاتے رہے اور ایک گروہ کو قتل کرتے رہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Qur'an again reminds the Israelites how Allah in His mercy forgave them their transgressions again and again, and provided them with all the means of guidance. First of all, He gave them a Divine Book, the Torah, through Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) (Moses); then, sent them a number of prophets; ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We gave Moses the Scripture the Torah and after him We sent successive messengers that is We sent them one after another and We gave Jesus son of Mary the clear proofs that is the miracles of bringing the dead back to life and healing the blind and the leper and We confirmed him We strengthened ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Arrogance of the Jews who denied and killed Their Prophets Allah described the insolence of Children of Israel, their rebelliousness, defiance and arrogance towards the Prophets, following their lusts and desires. Allah mentioned that He gave Musa the Book, the Tawrah, and that the Jews changed,...

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ أَخَذَتْهُ ٱلْعِزَّةُ بِٱلْإِثْمِ فَحَسْبُهُۥ جَهَنَّمُ وَلَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ

Wa izaa qeela lahuttaqil laaha akhazathul izzatu bil-ism; fahasbuhoo jahannam; wa labi'sal mihaad

And when it is said to him, "Fear Allah," pride in the sin takes hold of him. Sufficient for him is Hellfire, and how wretched is the resting place.

اور جب اس سے کہا جاتا ہے کہ خدا سے خوف کر تو غرور اس کو گناہ میں پھنسا دیتا ہے۔ سو ایسے کو جہنم سزاوار ہے۔ اور وہ بہت برا ٹھکانہ ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the previous verses, it was said that there are two kinds of those who make prayers. Some wish to have everything right here in this world, others pray for the good of both worlds, the mortal and the eternal. In the present verse, the same two kinds have been identified as those who are hypocriti...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when it is said to him ‘Fear God’ in your actions he is seized by vainglory pride and rage in his sin the one he was commanded to avoid committing. So Hell shall be enough it suffices for him — how evil a cradling a resting place it is!
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Characteristics of the Hypocrites The Characteristics of the Hypocrites As-Suddi said that these Ayat were revealed about Al-Akhnas bin Shariq Ath-Thaqafi who came to Allah's Messenger ﷺ and announced his Islam although his heart concealed otherwise. Ibn `Abbas narrated that these Ayat were reve...

لَّن يَسْتَنكِفَ ٱلْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْدًا لِّلَّهِ وَلَا ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ وَمَن يَسْتَنكِفْ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِۦ وَيَسْتَكْبِرْ فَسَيَحْشُرُهُمْ إِلَيْهِ جَمِيعًا

Lanny yastankifal Maseehu ai yakoona 'abdal lillaahi wa lal malaaa'ikatul muqarraboon; wa mai yastankif 'an ibaadatihee wa yastakbir fasa yahshuruhum ilaihi jamee'aa

Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant - He will gather them to Himself all together.

مسیح اس بات سے عار نہیں رکھتے کہ خدا کے بندے ہوں اور نہ مقرب فرشتے (عار رکھتے ہیں) اور جو شخص خدا کا بندہ ہونے کو موجب عار سمجھے اور سرکشی کرے تو خدا سب کو اپنے پاس جمع کرلے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: From the affirmation of Allah's absolute purity and the refutation of assumed Godhood of Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) earlier, the text now moves to further strengthen the argument by showing that Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) would himself confess to being a servant of Allah and so will the angels (wh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: The Messiah whom you claim is a god would never disdain would never scorn or reject haughtily to be a servant of God neither would the angels who are nigh to God disdain to be servants this is a splendid digression to the matter of the angels and it is mentioned as a refutation of those who claim th...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud', means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the ang...

لَّن يَسْتَنكِفَ ٱلْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْدًا لِّلَّهِ وَلَا ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ وَمَن يَسْتَنكِفْ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِۦ وَيَسْتَكْبِرْ فَسَيَحْشُرُهُمْ إِلَيْهِ جَمِيعًا

Lanny yastankifal Maseehu ai yakoona 'abdal lillaahi wa lal malaaa'ikatul muqarraboon; wa mai yastankif 'an ibaadatihee wa yastakbir fasa yahshuruhum ilaihi jamee'aa

Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant - He will gather them to Himself all together.

مسیح اس بات سے عار نہیں رکھتے کہ خدا کے بندے ہوں اور نہ مقرب فرشتے (عار رکھتے ہیں) اور جو شخص خدا کا بندہ ہونے کو موجب عار سمجھے اور سرکشی کرے تو خدا سب کو اپنے پاس جمع کرلے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: From the affirmation of Allah's absolute purity and the refutation of assumed Godhood of Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) earlier, the text now moves to further strengthen the argument by showing that Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) would himself confess to being a servant of Allah and so will the angels (wh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: The Messiah whom you claim is a god would never disdain would never scorn or reject haughtily to be a servant of God neither would the angels who are nigh to God disdain to be servants this is a splendid digression to the matter of the angels and it is mentioned as a refutation of those who claim th...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud', means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the ang...

فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ فَيُوَفِّيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦ وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَنكَفُوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فَيُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَلَا يَجِدُونَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَلِيًّا وَلَا نَصِيرًا

Fa ammal lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati fa yuwaffeehim ujoorahum wa yazeeduhum min fadlihee wa ammal lazeenas tankafoo wastakbaroo fa yu'azzibuhum 'azaaban aleemanw wa laa yajidoona lahum min doonil laahi waliyyanw wa laa naseeraa

And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper.

تو جو لوگ ایمان لائے اور نیک کام کرتے رہے وہ ان کو ان کا پورا بدلا دے گا اور اپنے فضل سے کچھ زیادہ بھی عنایت کرے گا۔ اور جنہوں نے (بندوں ہونے سے) عاروانکار اور تکبر کیا ان کو تکلیف دینے والا عذاب دے گا۔ اور یہ لوگ خدا کے سوا اپنا حامی اور مددگار نہ پائیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: From the affirmation of Allah's absolute purity and the refutation of assumed Godhood of Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) earlier, the text now moves to further strengthen the argument by showing that Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) would himself confess to being a servant of Allah and so will the angels (wh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: As for those who believed who did righteous deeds He will pay them in full their wages the reward for their deeds and He will give them more of His bounty what no eye has seen no ear has heard and no man’s heart has ever wished for; and as for them who disdain and are too proud to worship Him He wil...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud', means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the ang...

فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ فَيُوَفِّيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦ وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَنكَفُوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فَيُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَلَا يَجِدُونَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَلِيًّا وَلَا نَصِيرًا

Fa ammal lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati fa yuwaffeehim ujoorahum wa yazeeduhum min fadlihee wa ammal lazeenas tankafoo wastakbaroo fa yu'azzibuhum 'azaaban aleemanw wa laa yajidoona lahum min doonil laahi waliyyanw wa laa naseeraa

And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper.

تو جو لوگ ایمان لائے اور نیک کام کرتے رہے وہ ان کو ان کا پورا بدلا دے گا اور اپنے فضل سے کچھ زیادہ بھی عنایت کرے گا۔ اور جنہوں نے (بندوں ہونے سے) عاروانکار اور تکبر کیا ان کو تکلیف دینے والا عذاب دے گا۔ اور یہ لوگ خدا کے سوا اپنا حامی اور مددگار نہ پائیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: From the affirmation of Allah's absolute purity and the refutation of assumed Godhood of Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) earlier, the text now moves to further strengthen the argument by showing that Sayyidna 'Isa (علیہ السلام) would himself confess to being a servant of Allah and so will the angels (wh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: As for those who believed who did righteous deeds He will pay them in full their wages the reward for their deeds and He will give them more of His bounty what no eye has seen no ear has heard and no man’s heart has ever wished for; and as for them who disdain and are too proud to worship Him He wil...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud', means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the ang...

لَتَجِدَنَّ أَشَدَّ ٱلنَّاسِ عَدَٰوَةً لِّلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱلْيَهُودَ وَٱلَّذِينَ أَشْرَكُوا۟ وَلَتَجِدَنَّ أَقْرَبَهُم مَّوَدَّةً لِّلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا نَصَٰرَىٰ ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّ مِنْهُمْ قِسِّيسِينَ وَرُهْبَانًا وَأَنَّهُمْ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ

Latajidanna ashad dan naasi 'adaawatal lillazeena aamanul Yahooda wallazeena ashrakoo wa latajidanna aqrabahum mawaddatal lil lazeena aamanul lazeena qaalooo innaa Nasaaraa; zaalika bi anna mminhum qiseeseena wa ruhbaananw wa annahum laa yastakbiroon

You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allah; and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant.

(اے پیغمبرﷺ!) تم دیکھو گے کہ مومنوں کے ساتھ سب سے زیادہ دشمنی کرنے والے یہودی اور مشرک ہیں اور دوستی کے لحاظ سے مومنوں سے قریب تر ان لوگوں کو پاؤ گے جو کہتے ہیں کہ ہم نصاریٰ ہیں یہ اس لیے کہ ان میں عالم بھی ہیں اور مشائخ بھی اور وہ تکبر نہیں کرتے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Sequence of Verses Mentioned earlier was the friendliness of Jews with disbelievers. Mentioned now is their hostility towards Muslims in tandem with the disbelievers - which was the real cause of that friendship (the enemy of my enemy is my friend! ). And since the Qur'an upholds justice universally...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: You O Muhammad (s) will truly find the most hostile of people to those who believe to be the Jews and the idolaters of Mecca because of the intensity of their disbelief ignorance and utter preoccupation with following whims; and you will truly find the nearest of them in love to those who believe to...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Reason Behind Revealing these Ayat Sa`id bin Jubayr, As-Suddi and others said that these Ayat were revealed concerning a delegation that An-Najashi (King of Ethiopia) sent to the Prophet in order to hear his words and observe his qualities. When the delegation met with the Prophet and he recited...

وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَوْ قَالَ أُوحِىَ إِلَىَّ وَلَمْ يُوحَ إِلَيْهِ شَىْءٌ وَمَن قَالَ سَأُنزِلُ مِثْلَ مَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ وَلَوْ تَرَىٰٓ إِذِ ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ فِى غَمَرَٰتِ ٱلْمَوْتِ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ بَاسِطُوٓا۟ أَيْدِيهِمْ أَخْرِجُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَكُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ تُجْزَوْنَ عَذَابَ ٱلْهُونِ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَقُولُونَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ غَيْرَ ٱلْحَقِّ وَكُنتُمْ عَنْ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ تَسْتَكْبِرُونَ

Wa man azlamu mimmanif taraa 'alal laahi kaziban aw qaala oohiya ilaiya wa lam yooha ilaihi shai'un wa man qaala sa unzilu misla maaa anzalal laah; wa law taraaa iziz zaalimoona fee ghamaraatil mawti walmalaaa'ikatu baasitooo aideehim akhrijooo anfusakum; al yawma tujzawna 'azaabal hooni bimaa kuntum taqooloona 'alal laahi ghairal haqqi wa kuntum 'an aayaatihee tastakbiroon

And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah or says, "It has been inspired to me," while nothing has been inspired to him, and one who says, "I will reveal [something] like what Allah revealed." And if you could but see when the wrongdoers are in the overwhelming pangs of death while the angels extend their hands, [saying], "Discharge your souls! Today you will be awarded the punishment of [extreme] humiliation for what you used to say against Allah other than the truth and [that] you were, toward His verses, being arrogant."

اور اس سے بڑھ کر ظالم کون ہوگا جو خدا پر جھوٹ افتراء کرے۔ یا یہ کہے کہ مجھ پر وحی آئی ہے حالانکہ اس پر کچھ بھی وحی نہ آئی ہو اور جو یہ کہے کہ جس طرح کی کتاب خدا نے نازل کی ہے اس طرح کی میں بھی بنا لیتا ہوں۔ اور کاش تم ان ظالم (یعنی مشرک) لوگوں کو اس وقت دیکھو جب موت کی سختیوں میں (مبتلا) ہوں اور فرشتے (ان کی طرف عذاب کے لئے) ہاتھ بڑھا رہے ہوں کہ نکالو اپنی جانیں۔ آج تم کو ذلت کے عذاب کی سزا دی جائے گی اس لئے کہ تم خدا پر جھوٹ بولا کرتے تھے اور اس کی آیتوں سے سرکشی کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After having concluded the argument concerning Books revealed by Allah Ta` ala against deniers, it was said in the third verse (92): وَهَـٰذَا كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ مُبَارَ‌كٌ مُّصَدِّقُ الَّذِي بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَلِتُنذِرَ‌ أُمَّ الْقُرَ‌ىٰ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا (And this is a blessed Book We have sent do...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And who that is none does greater evil than he who invents lies against God by claiming prophethood when he has not been called to it or who says ‘It is revealed to me’ when nothing has been revealed to him — this was revealed regarding the false prophet Musaylama al-Kadhdhāb — or he who says ‘I wil...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): None is Worse Than One who Invents a Lie Against Allah and Claims that Revelation Came to Him Allah said, وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ افْتَرَى عَلَى اللَّهِ كَذِباً (And who can be more unjust than he who invents a lie against Allah,) Therefore, none is more unjust than one who lies about Allah claiming...

قَالَ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلَّا تَسْجُدَ إِذْ أَمَرْتُكَ قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ

Qaala maa mana'aka allaa tasjuda iz amartuka qaala ana khairum minhu khalaqtanee min naarinw wa khalaqtahoo min teen

[Allah] said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?" [Satan] said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

(خدا نے) فرمایا جب میں نے تجھ کو حکم دیا تو کس چیز نے تجھے سجدہ کرنے سے باز رکھا۔ اس نے کہا کہ میں اس سے افضل ہوں۔ مجھے تو نے آگ سے پیدا کیا ہے اور اسے مٹی سے بنایا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The event relating to Sayyidna 'Adam (علیہ السلام) and the Shaytan has appeared earlier in Section four of Surah Al-Baqarah (Ma` ariful-Qur'an, English Translation, under verse 34). Some aspects of the subject have been covered in comments given there. Answers to some others are being giv...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He exalted be He said ‘What prevented you from falling prostrate allā is made up of an-lā the lā being extra when I commanded you?’ He Iblīs said ‘I am better than him. You created me from fire while him You created from clay’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلاَّ تَسْجُدَ (What prevented you (O Iblis) that you did not prostrate) 7: 12 meaning, what stopped and hindered you from prostrating after I ordered you to do so, according to Ibn Jarir. This meaning is sound, and Allah knows best. Iblis, may Allah curse him, said, أَنَاْ خَيْرٌ مِّن...

قَالَ فَٱهْبِطْ مِنْهَا فَمَا يَكُونُ لَكَ أَن تَتَكَبَّرَ فِيهَا فَٱخْرُجْ إِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰغِرِينَ

Qaala fahbit minhaa famaa yakoonu laka an tatakabbara feehaa fakhruj innaka minas saaghireen

[Allah] said, "Descend from Paradise, for it is not for you to be arrogant therein. So get out; indeed, you are of the debased.

فرمایا تو (بہشت سے) اتر جا تجھے شایاں نہیں کہ یہاں غرور کرے پس نکل جا۔ تو ذلیل ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The event relating to Sayyidna 'Adam (علیہ السلام) and the Shaytan has appeared earlier in Section four of Surah Al-Baqarah (Ma` ariful-Qur'an, English Translation, under verse 34). Some aspects of the subject have been covered in comments given there. Answers to some others are being giv...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Said He ‘Then go down from it that is from the Garden — it is also said go down from the heavens — it is not right for you to show pride here so go forth out of it! Surely you are among the abased!’ the contemptible!
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): فَاهْبِطْ مِنْهَا (Get down from this) "because you defied My command and disobeyed Me. Get out, it is not for you to be arrogant here," in Paradise, according to the scholars of Tafsir. It could also refer to particular status which he held in the utmost highs. Allah said to Iblis, فَاخْرُجْ إِنَّك...

وَٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ عَنْهَآ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلنَّارِ هُمْ فِيهَا خَٰلِدُونَ

Wallazeena kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wastakbaroo 'anhhaaa ulaaa'ika Ashaabun naari hum feehaa khaalidoon

But the ones who deny Our verses and are arrogant toward them - those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.

اور جنہوں نے ہماری آیتوں کو جھٹلایا اور ان سے سرتابی کی وہی دوزخی ہیں کہ ہمیشہ اس میں (جلتے) رہیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The first and the second verse both mentioned two crimes committed by disbelievers. They took Halal as Haram and made the Haram become Halal for themselves by themselves. The third verse (34) describes their sad end and the punishment they would have in the Hereafter. It was said: وَلِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And those who deny Our signs and scorn them not believing in them — those shall be the inhabitants of the Fire abiding therein.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَلِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ (And every Ummah has), meaning, each generation and nation, أَجَلٌ فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَجَلُهُمْ (its appointed term; when their term comes) which they were destined for, لاَ يَسْتَأْخِرُونَ سَاعَةً وَلاَ يَسْتَقْدِمُونَ (neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour (or a m...

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ عَنْهَا لَا تُفَتَّحُ لَهُمْ أَبْوَٰبُ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَلَا يَدْخُلُونَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ حَتَّىٰ يَلِجَ ٱلْجَمَلُ فِى سَمِّ ٱلْخِيَاطِ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ

Innal lazeena kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wastakbaroo 'anhaa laa tufattahu lahum ahwaabus samaaa'i wa laa yadkhuloonal jannata hattaa yalijal jamalu fee sammil khiyaat; wa kazaalika najzil mujrimeen

Indeed, those who deny Our verses and are arrogant toward them - the gates of Heaven will not be opened for them, nor will they enter Paradise until a camel enters into the eye of a needle. And thus do We recompense the criminals.

جن لوگوں نے ہماری آیتوں کو جھٹلایا اور ان سے سرتابی کی۔ ان کے لیے نہ آسمان کے دروازے کھولے جائیں گے اور نہ وہ بہشت میں داخل ہوں گے۔ یہاں تک کہ اونٹ سوئی کے ناکے میں سے نہ نکل جائے اور گنہگاروں کو ہم ایسی ہی سزا دیا کرتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Mentioned first in the set of verses cited above (35-37) is a pledge taken from every human being in the world of spirits, before being born into the material world. The pledge envisaged that they would, when the prophets of Allah come to them with Divine guidance and injunctions, listen ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Those who deny Our signs and scorn them not believing in them indeed the gates of heaven shall not be opened for them when their spirits are carried up to it after death for instead they are taken down into Sijjīn cf. Q. 837f. — in contrast to the believer for whom the gates are opened and his spiri...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Doors of Heaven shall not open for Those Who deny Allah's Ayat, and They shall never enter Paradise Allah said, لاَ تُفَتَّحُ لَهُمْ أَبْوَبُ السَّمَآءِ (for them the gates of the heavens will not be opened,) meaning, their good deeds and supplication will not ascend through it, according to Mujahid...

وَنَادَىٰٓ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْأَعْرَافِ رِجَالًا يَعْرِفُونَهُم بِسِيمَىٰهُمْ قَالُوا۟ مَآ أَغْنَىٰ عَنكُمْ جَمْعُكُمْ وَمَا كُنتُمْ تَسْتَكْبِرُونَ

Wa naadaaa Ashaabul A'raffi rijaalany ya'rifoonahum biseemaahum qaaloo maaa aghnaa 'ankum jam'ukum wa maa kuntum tastakbiroon

And the companions of the Elevations will call to men [within Hell] whom they recognize by their mark, saying, "Of no avail to you was your gathering and [the fact] that you were arrogant."

اور اہل اعراف (کافر) لوگوں کو جنہیں ان کی صورتوں سے شناخت کرتے ہوں گے پکاریں گے اور کہیں گے (کہ آج) نہ تو تمہاری جماعت ہی تمہارے کچھ کام آئی اور نہ تمہارا تکبّر (ہی سودمند ہوا)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The fifth verse (48) also mentions that the people of A` raf will address the people of Hell and admonish them by saying that the wealth and power that they depended on, and because of which they had become proud and arrogant, went the way of waste for all those strengths did not work for them at th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And those of the Heights call to men from among the inhabitants of the Fire whom they know by their mark saying ‘Your masses of property or your multitude and your haughtiness that is your disdaining of belief have not availed you as protection against the Fire. And they also say to them pointing to...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): مَآ أَغْنَى عَنكُمْ جَمْعُكُمْ ("Of what benefit to you was your gathering...") meaning, your great numbers, وَمَا كُنتُمْ تَسْتَكْبِرُونَ ("...and your arrogance") This Ayah means, your great numbers and wealth did not save you from Allah's torment. Rather, you are dwelling in His torment and punis...

قَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِن قَوْمِهِۦٓ إِنَّا لَنَرَىٰكَ فِى سَفَاهَةٍ وَإِنَّا لَنَظُنُّكَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰذِبِينَ

Qaalal mala ul lazeena kafaroo min qawmiheee innaa lanaraaka fee safaahatinw wa innaa lannazunnuka minal kaazibeen

Said the eminent ones who disbelieved among his people, "Indeed, we see you in foolishness, and indeed, we think you are of the liars."

تو ان کی قوم کے سردار جو کافر تھے کہنے لگے کہ تم ہمیں احمق نظر آتے ہو اور ہم تمہیں جھوٹا خیال کرتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: (2)-In the second verse (66), it was said: قَالَ الْمَلَأُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُ‌وا مِن قَوْمِهِ إِنَّا لَنَرَ‌اكَ فِي سَفَاهَةٍ وَإِنَّا لَنَظُنُّكَ مِنَ الْكَاذِبِينَ ﴿66﴾ (Said the chiefs of his people who disbelieved, "Indeed, We see you in foolishness, and we certainly believe you to be one of the l...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: The council those of his people who disbelieved said ‘We truly see you in folly ignorance and we truly deem you of the liars’ in your Message.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Hud, Peace be upon Him, and the Lineage of the People of `Ad Allah says, just as We sent Nuh to his people, similarly, to the `Ad people, We sent Hud one of their own brethren. Muhammad bin Ishaq said that the tribe of `Ad were the descendants of `Ad, son of Iram, son of `Aws, son of Sa...

قَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ مِن قَوْمِهِۦ لِلَّذِينَ ٱسْتُضْعِفُوا۟ لِمَنْ ءَامَنَ مِنْهُمْ أَتَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّ صَٰلِحًا مُّرْسَلٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا بِمَآ أُرْسِلَ بِهِۦ مُؤْمِنُونَ

Qaalal mala ul lazeenas takbaroo min qawmihee lillazeenas tud'ifoo liman aamana minhum ata'almoona anna Saaliham mursalum mir Rabbih; qaalooo innaa bimaaa ursila bihee mu'minoon

Said the eminent ones who were arrogant among his people to those who were oppressed - to those who believed among them, "Do you [actually] know that Salih is sent from his Lord?" They said, "Indeed we, in that with which he was sent, are believers."

تو ان کی قوم میں سردار لوگ جو غرور رکھتے تھے غریب لوگوں سے جو ان میں سے ایمان لے آئے تھے کہنے لگے بھلا تم یقین کرتے ہو کہ صالح اپنے پروردگار کی طرف بھیجے گئے ہیں؟ انہوں نے کہا ہاں جو چیز دے کر وہ بھیجے گئے ہیں ہم اس پر بلاشبہ ایمان رکھتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Confrontation Between the Arrogant and the Weakened The third (75) and the fourth (76) verses carry a dialogue between two groups of the people of Thamud. One of these was of those who had come to believe that Sayyidna Salih (علیہ السلام) was a prophet while the other was that of deniers and dis...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Said the council of those of his people who waxed proud who disdained belief in him to those who were oppressed to such of them as believed that is from among his people li-man āmana minhum ‘to such of them as believed’ is a substitution for the preceding clause li’lladhīna istud‘ifū ‘to those who w...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Thamud: Their Land and Their Lineage Scholars of Tafsir and genealogy say that (the tribe of Thamud descended from) Thamud bin `Athir bin Iram bin Sam bin Nuh, and he is brother of Jadis son of `Athir, similarly the tribe of Tasm, and they were from the ancient Arabs, Al-`Aribah, before the time of ...

قَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ مِن قَوْمِهِۦ لَنُخْرِجَنَّكَ يَٰشُعَيْبُ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَكَ مِن قَرْيَتِنَآ أَوْ لَتَعُودُنَّ فِى مِلَّتِنَا قَالَ أَوَلَوْ كُنَّا كَٰرِهِينَ

Qaalal mala ul lazeenas takbaroo min qawmihee lanukhrijannaka yaa Shu'aibu wallazeena aamanoo ma'aka min qaryatinaaa aw lata'oo dunna fee millatinaa; qaala awa law kunnaa kaariheen

Said the eminent ones who were arrogant among his people, "We will surely evict you, O Shu'ayb, and those who have believed with you from our city, or you must return to our religion." He said, "Even if we were unwilling?"

(تو) ان کی قوم میں جو لوگ سردار اور بڑے آدمی تھے، وہ کہنے لگے کہ شعیب! (یا تو) ہم تم کو اور جو لوگ تمہارے ساتھ ایمان لائے ہیں، ان کو اپنے شہر سے نکال دیں گے۔ یا تم ہمارے مذہب میں آجاؤ۔ انہوں نے کہا خواہ ہم (تمہارے دین سے) بیزار ہی ہوں (تو بھی؟)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary When the people of Sayyidna Shu'aib (علیہ السلام) told him: Had you been on the side of truth, believers in you would have been prospering and non-believers in you would have been under punishment. But, what is actually happening is that both parties have come out equal and living a comfo...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Said the council of those of his people who were disdainful of believing ‘Surely we will expel you O Shu‘ayb and those who believe with you from our city unless you return to our creed’ our religion the plural person predominates over the singular in their address to Shu‘ayb because Shu‘ayb was neve...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah describes the way the disbelievers answered His ProphetShu` ayb and those who believed in him, by threatening them withexpulsion from their village, or with forceful reversion to thedisbeliever's religion. The chiefs spoke the words mentioned here to the Messenger Shu`ayb, but intended it for ...

فَأَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلطُّوفَانَ وَٱلْجَرَادَ وَٱلْقُمَّلَ وَٱلضَّفَادِعَ وَٱلدَّمَ ءَايَٰتٍ مُّفَصَّلَٰتٍ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ

Fa arsalnaa 'alaihimut toofaana waljaraada walqum mala waddafaadi'a waddama Aayaatim mufassalaatin fastakbaroo wa kaanoo qawmam mujrimeen

So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood as distinct signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.

تو ہم نے ان پر طوفان اور ٹڈیاں اور جوئیں اور مینڈک اور خون کتنی کھلی ہوئی نشانیاں بھیجیں۔ مگر وہ تکبر ہی کرتے رہے اور وہ لوگ تھے ہی گنہگار

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The above verses relate the next part of the story of the prophet Musa (علیہ السلام) and the people of Pharaoh. According to historical reports, the prophet Musa (علیہ السلام) stayed in Egypt for 20 years. He kept preaching consistently and conveyed the message of Allah to them. He was given nine mi...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So We unleashed upon them the flood of water which penetrated their houses and which for seven days would come up to people’s necks as they sat; and the locusts which consumed their crops and fruits likewise engulfing them for seven days; and the lice al-qummal is like al-sūs ‘woodworm’ or al-qurād ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah punishes the People of Fir`awn because of Their Rebellion Allah describes the rebellion, tyranny, defiance of the truth and insistence on falsehood of the people of Fir`awn, prompting them to proclaim, مَهْمَا تَأْتِنَا بِهِ مِن ءَايَةٍ لِّتَسْحَرَنَا بِهَا فَمَا نَحْنُ لَكَ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ ("Wh...

سَأَصْرِفُ عَنْ ءَايَٰتِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَكَبَّرُونَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَإِن يَرَوْا۟ كُلَّ ءَايَةٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُوا۟ بِهَا وَإِن يَرَوْا۟ سَبِيلَ ٱلرُّشْدِ لَا يَتَّخِذُوهُ سَبِيلًا وَإِن يَرَوْا۟ سَبِيلَ ٱلْغَىِّ يَتَّخِذُوهُ سَبِيلًا ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّهُمْ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَكَانُوا۟ عَنْهَا غَٰفِلِينَ

Sa asrifu 'an Aayaatiyal lazeena yatakabbaroona fil ardi bighairil haqq; wa iny-yaraw kulla Aayatil laa yu'minoo bihaa wa iny-yaraw sabeelar rushdi laa yattakhizoohu sabeelanw wa iny-yaraw sabeelal ghaiyi yatta khizoohu sabeelaa; zaalika bi annahum kazzaboo bi Aayaatinaa wa kaanoo 'anhaa ghaafileen

I will turn away from My signs those who are arrogant upon the earth without right; and if they should see every sign, they will not believe in it. And if they see the way of consciousness, they will not adopt it as a way; but if they see the way of error, they will adopt it as a way. That is because they have denied Our signs and they were heedless of them.

جو لوگ زمین میں ناحق غرور کرتے ہیں ان کو اپنی آیتوں سے پھیر دوں گا۔ اگر یہ سب نشانیاں بھی دیکھ لیں تب بھی ان پر ایمان نہ لائیں اور اگر راستی کا رستہ دیکھیں تو اسے (اپنا) رستہ نہ بنائیں۔ اور اگر گمراہی کی راہ دیکھیں تو اسے رستہ بنالیں۔ یہ اس لیے کہ انہوں نے ہماری آیات کو جھٹلایا اور ان سے غفلت کرتے رہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The verse 146 spoke of the arrogant people as showing arrogance unjustly. The word without truth or unjustly indicates that assuming arrogance in response to the arrogant people is a justified act, since it is the act of arrogance in appearance, and not in reality. It is a known dictum: ا...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: I shall turn away from My signs the proofs of My power in the way of creations and otherwise those who behave arrogantly in the earth without right by humiliating them so that they do not magnify themselves; and if they see every sign do not believe in it and if they see the way the path of rectitud...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Arrogant People will be deprived of Allah's Ayat Allah said, سَأَصْرِفُ عَنْ ءَايَـتِي الَّذِينَ يَتَكَبَّرُونَ فِي الأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ الْحَقِّ (I shall turn away from My Ayat those who behave arrogantly on the earth, without a right). Allah says, "I shall deprive the hearts of those who are too prou...

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ عِندَ رَبِّكَ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِۦ وَيُسَبِّحُونَهُۥ وَلَهُۥ يَسْجُدُونَ

Innal lazeena 'inda Rabbika laa yastakbiroona 'an 'ibaadatihee wa yusabbihoonahoo wa lahoo yasjudoon

Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him they prostrate.

جو لوگ تمہارے پروردگار کے پاس ہیں وہ اس کی عبادت سے گردن کشی نہیں کرتے اور اس پاک ذات کو یاد کرتے اور اس کے آگے سجدے کرتے رہتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Sajdah: Some merits and rules Sajdah (prostration) as a unit of the Islamic ` Ibadah of Salahhas been mentioned here exclusively since it occupies a distinct place among the rest of the units of Salah. It appears in Sahih Muslim that a person asked Sayyidaa Thawban ؓ 'tell me about something I shoul...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Surely those who are with your Lord namely the angels are not too proud they do not disdain to worship Him; they glorify Him exalting Him as being transcendent above what does not befit Him and to Him they prostrate that is they devote their submission and worship exclusively to Him so be like them!
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Remembering Allah in the Mornings and Afternoons Allah ordains that He be remembered more often in the mornings and the afternoons. Just as He ordered that He be worshipped during these two times when He said, وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ قَبْلَ طُلُوعِ الشَّمْسِ وَقَبْلَ الْغُرُوبِ (And glorify the p...

وَلَا تَكُونُوا۟ كَٱلَّذِينَ خَرَجُوا۟ مِن دِيَٰرِهِم بَطَرًا وَرِئَآءَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَصُدُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطٌ

Wa laa takoonoo kallazeena kharajoo min diyaarihim bataranw wa ri'aaa'an naasi wa yasuddoona 'an sabeelil laah; wallaahu bimaa ya'maloona muheet

And do not be like those who came forth from their homes insolently and to be seen by people and avert [them] from the way of Allah. And Allah is encompassing of what they do.

اور ان لوگوں جیسے نہ ہونا جو اِتراتے ہوئے (یعنی حق کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے) اور لوگوں کو دکھانے کے لیے گھروں سے نکل آئے اور لوگوں کو خدا کی راہ سے روکتے ہیں۔ اور جو اعمال یہ کرتے ہیں خدا ان پر احاطہ کئے ہوئے ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Another negative and detrimental aspect of conduct against which warning has been given in verse 47 and from which abstinence has been advised is that believers should not wax proud over their strength and numbers nor should they be guilty of nursing some per-sonal interest of theirs rather than rem...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And do not be like those who went forth from their dwellings to defend their caravan and but did not return after it had passed safely in recklessness and to show off to men — when they said ‘We will not return until we have drunk wine sacrificed the camels and have been entertained by singers at Ba...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Idolators leave Makkah, heading for Badr After Allah commanded the believers to fight in His cause sincerely and to be mindful of Him, He commanded not to imitate the idolators, who went out of their homes بَطَراً (boastfully) to suppress the truth, وَرِئَآءَ النَّاسِ (and to be seen of men), bo...

ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِم مُّوسَىٰ وَهَٰرُونَ إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِۦ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ

Summa ba'asnaa mim ba'dihim Moosaa Wa Haaroona ilaa Fir'awna wa mala'ihee bi aayaatinaa fastakbaroo wa kaanoo qawmam mujrimeen

Then We sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his establishment with Our signs, but they behaved arrogantly and were a criminal people

پھر ان کے بعد ہم نے موسیٰ اور ہارون کو اپنی نشانیاں دے کر فرعون اور اس کے سرداروں کے پاس بھیجا تو انہوں نے تکبر کیا اور وہ گنہگار لوگ تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: It was said in the last verse (64) that, for the friends of Allah, there is the good news in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. As for the good news of the Hereafter, it will come at the time of death when the spirit of the deceased will be taken to Allah. At that time, he will hear the good new...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then after them We sent Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his council that is his folk with Our nine signs but they were disdainful to believe in them and were a sinful folk.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and Fira`wn Allah said: ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَا (Then after them We sent ) meaning ofter these Messengers, مُّوسَى وَهَـرُونَ إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَئِهِ (Musa and Harun to Fir`awn and his chiefs,) meaning his people بِـَايَـتِنَآ (with Our Ayat.) meaning; `Our proofs and evidences.' فَاسْ...

قَالُوٓا۟ أَجِئْتَنَا لِتَلْفِتَنَا عَمَّا وَجَدْنَا عَلَيْهِ ءَابَآءَنَا وَتَكُونَ لَكُمَا ٱلْكِبْرِيَآءُ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا نَحْنُ لَكُمَا بِمُؤْمِنِينَ

Qaaloo aji'tanaa litalfitanaa 'ammaa wajadnaa 'alaihi aabaaa'anaa wa takoona lakumal kibriyaaa'u fil ardi wa maa nahnu lakumaa bimu' mineen

They said, "Have you come to us to turn us away from that upon which we found our fathers and so that you two may have grandeur in the land? And we are not believers in you."

وہ بولے کیا تم ہمارے پاس اس لئے آئے ہو کہ جس (راہ) پر ہم اپنے باپ دادا کو پاتے رہے ہیں اس سے ہم کو پھیردو۔ اور (اس) ملک میں تم دونوں کی ہی سرداری ہوجائے اور ہم تم پر ایمان لانے والے نہیں ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: It was said in the last verse (64) that, for the friends of Allah, there is the good news in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. As for the good news of the Hereafter, it will come at the time of death when the spirit of the deceased will be taken to Allah. At that time, he will hear the good new...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: They said ‘Have you come to us to divert us to turn us away from what we found our fathers following and that yours both might be the greatness the kingship in the land the land of Egypt? We will not believe you two’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and Fira`wn Allah said: ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَا (Then after them We sent ) meaning ofter these Messengers, مُّوسَى وَهَـرُونَ إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَئِهِ (Musa and Harun to Fir`awn and his chiefs,) meaning his people بِـَايَـتِنَآ (with Our Ayat.) meaning; `Our proofs and evidences.' فَاسْ...

فَمَآ ءَامَنَ لِمُوسَىٰٓ إِلَّا ذُرِّيَّةٌ مِّن قَوْمِهِۦ عَلَىٰ خَوْفٍ مِّن فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِمْ أَن يَفْتِنَهُمْ وَإِنَّ فِرْعَوْنَ لَعَالٍ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَإِنَّهُۥ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ

Famaaa aamana li-Moosaaa illaa zurriyyatum min qawmihee 'alaa khawfim min Fir'awna wa mala'ihim ai yaftinahum; wa inna Fir'awna la'aalin fil ardi wa innahoo laminal musrifeen

But no one believed Moses, except [some] youths among his people, for fear of Pharaoh and his establishment that they would persecute them. And indeed, Pharaoh was haughty within the land, and indeed, he was of the transgressors

تو موسیٰ پر کوئی ایمان نہ لایا۔ مگر اس کی قوم میں سے چند لڑکے (اور وہ بھی) فرعون اور اس کے اہل دربار سے ڈرتے ڈرتے کہ کہیں وہ ان کو آفت میں نہ پھنسا دے۔ اور فرعون ملک میں متکبر ومتغلب اور (کبر وکفر) میں حد سے بڑھا ہوا تھا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: It was said in the last verse (64) that, for the friends of Allah, there is the good news in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. As for the good news of the Hereafter, it will come at the time of death when the spirit of the deceased will be taken to Allah. At that time, he will hear the good new...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But with Moses none believed save a few descendants a party of the children of his that is Pharaoh’s folk out of fear of Pharaoh and their council that he Pharaoh might persecute them turn them away from his Moses’s religion by torturing them; and truly Pharaoh was despotic arrogant in the land the ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Only a Few Youth from Fir`awn's People believed in Musa Allah tells us that despite all the clear signs and irrefutable evidence Musa came with, only a few offspring from Fir`awn's followers believed in him. They were even scared that Fir`awn and his followers would force them to return to Kufr (dis...

وَلَئِنْ أَذَقْنَٰهُ نَعْمَآءَ بَعْدَ ضَرَّآءَ مَسَّتْهُ لَيَقُولَنَّ ذَهَبَ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتُ عَنِّىٓ إِنَّهُۥ لَفَرِحٌ فَخُورٌ

Wala'in azaqnaahu na'maaa'a ba'da darraaa'a massat hu la yaqoolanna zahabas saiyiaatu 'anneee; innahoo lafarihun fakhoor

But if We give him a taste of favor after hardship has touched him, he will surely say, "Bad times have left me." Indeed, he is exultant and boastful -

اور اگر تکلیف پہنچنے کے بعد آسائش کا مزہ چکھائیں تو (خوش ہو کر) کہتا ہے کہ (آہا) سب سختیاں مجھ سے دور ہوگئیں۔ بےشک وہ خوشیاں منانے والا (اور) فخر کرنے والا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary In the verses appearing above, it has been confirmed that the Holy Prophet ﷺ is a Messenger of Allah and an answer has been given to those who engineer doubts about it. At the beginning, in the first three verses (9-11), an instinctively bad human habit has been mentioned with an instruct...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But if We cause him to taste prosperity after some misery such as impoverishment and hardship that had befallen him assuredly he will say ‘The ills the afflictions have gone from me’ when he had not anticipated that they would go away; yet still he does not give thanks for this; lo! he is exultant w...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah created the Heavens and the Earth in Six Days Allah, the Exalted, informs of His power over all things, and that He created the heavens and the earth in six days. He mentions that His Throne was over the water before that, just as Imam Ahmad recorded that `Imran bin Husayn said, "The Messenger...

وَبَرَزُوا۟ لِلَّهِ جَمِيعًا فَقَالَ ٱلضُّعَفَٰٓؤُا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُنَّا لَكُمْ تَبَعًا فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّغْنُونَ عَنَّا مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱللَّهِ مِن شَىْءٍ قَالُوا۟ لَوْ هَدَىٰنَا ٱللَّهُ لَهَدَيْنَٰكُمْ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْنَآ أَجَزِعْنَآ أَمْ صَبَرْنَا مَا لَنَا مِن مَّحِيصٍ

Wa barazoo lillaahi jamee'an faqaalad du'afaaa'u lillazeenas takbarooo innaa kunnaa lakum taba'an fahal antum mughnoona 'annaa min 'azaabil laahi min shai'; qaaloo law hadaanal laahu lahadai naakum sawaaa'un 'alainaaa ajazi'naa am sabarnaa maa lanaa mim mahees

And they will come out [for judgement] before Allah all together, and the weak will say to those who were arrogant, "Indeed, we were your followers, so can you avail us anything against the punishment of Allah?" They will say, "If Allah had guided us, we would have guided you. It is all the same for us whether we show intolerance or are patient: there is for us no place of escape."

اور (قیامت کے دن) سب لوگ خدا کے سامنے کھڑے ہوں گے تو ضعیف (العقل متبع اپنے رؤسائے) متکبرین سے کہیں گے کہ ہم تو تمہارے پیرو تھے۔ کیا تم خدا کا کچھ عذاب ہم پر سے دفع کرسکتے ہو۔ وہ کہیں گے کہ اگر خدا ہم کو ہدایت کرتا تو ہم تم کو ہدایت کرتے۔ اب ہم گھبرائیں یا ضد کریں ہمارے حق میں برابر ہے۔ کوئی جگہ (گریز اور) رہائی کی ہمارے لیے نہیں ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the last verse here (8), it was said: قَالَ مُوسَىٰ إِن تَكْفُرُ‌وا أَنتُمْ وَمَن فِي الْأَرْ‌ضِ جَمِيعًا (And Musa said, "If you are ungrateful, you and all those on earth, then, Allah is free of all needs, worthy of every praise.) " This was said by Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) to his people. He...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they that is all creatures sally forth to God wa-barazū this and what follows is expressed in the past tense because it will come to pass all together; then the weak the followers say to those who were arrogant those who were followed ‘Indeed we were your followers taba‘an is the plural of tābi‘...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Disbelieving Chiefs and Their Followers will dispute in the Fire Allah said, وَبَرَزُواْ (And they shall appear) meaning, all the creatures, the wicked and the righteous among them, will appear before Allah the One, the Irresistible. They will be gathered on a flat plain that does not have anything ...

إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ أَبَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ مَعَ ٱلسَّٰجِدِينَ

Illaaa ibleesa abaaa ai yakoona ma'as saajideen

Except Iblees, he refused to be with those who prostrated.

مگر شیطان کہ اس نے سجدہ کرنے والوں کے ساتھ ہونے سے انکار کر دیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Command to Prostrate was Given to Angels - Iblis was to Follow Suit Addressing Iblis in Surah Al-A` raf, it was said: مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلَّا تَسْجُدَ إِذْ أَمَرْ‌تُكَ (What stopped you from prostrating when I ordered you? - 7:12). This shows that the command to prostrate was given, along with the a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: except Iblīs the father of the jinn — he was standing among the angels he refused to be among those prostrating.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The creation of Adam, the Command to the Angels to prostrate to Him, and the Rebellion of Iblis Allah informs us of how He mentioned Adam to His angels before He created him, and how He honored him by commanding the angels to prostrate to him. He mentions how His enemy Iblis, amidst all the angels, ...

قَالَ لَمْ أَكُن لِّأَسْجُدَ لِبَشَرٍ خَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن صَلْصَٰلٍ مِّنْ حَمَإٍ مَّسْنُونٍ

Qaala lam akul li asjuda libasharin khalaqtahoo min salsaalim min hama im masnoon

He said, "Never would I prostrate to a human whom You created out of clay from an altered black mud."

(اس نے) کہا کہ میں ایسا نہیں ہوں کہ انسان کو جس کو تو نے کھنکھناتے سڑے ہوئے گارے سے بنایا ہے سجدہ کروں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Command to Prostrate was Given to Angels - Iblis was to Follow Suit Addressing Iblis in Surah Al-A` raf, it was said: مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلَّا تَسْجُدَ إِذْ أَمَرْ‌تُكَ (What stopped you from prostrating when I ordered you? - 7:12). This shows that the command to prostrate was given, along with the a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Said he ‘I was not about to prostrate myself I should not prostrate myself before a mortal whom You have created out of a dry clay drawn from malleable mud’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The creation of Adam, the Command to the Angels to prostrate to Him, and the Rebellion of Iblis Allah informs us of how He mentioned Adam to His angels before He created him, and how He honored him by commanding the angels to prostrate to him. He mentions how His enemy Iblis, amidst all the angels, ...

وَكَانُوا۟ يَنْحِتُونَ مِنَ ٱلْجِبَالِ بُيُوتًا ءَامِنِينَ

Wa kaanoo yanhitoona minal jibaali buyootan aamineen

And they used to carve from the mountains, houses, feeling secure.

اور وہ پہاڑوں کو تراش تراش کر گھر بناتے تھے (کہ) امن (واطمینان) سے رہیں گے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Aikah means a dense forest. There are other views too. Some commentators say that there was a dense forest near Madyan, therefore, Aikah is actually the title of the people of Madyan. Others have said that the people of Aikah and the people of Madyan were two different people. It was afte...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they used to hew out dwellings from the mountains feeling secure.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Destruction of the Dwellers of Al-Hijr, Who are the People called Thamud The Dwellers of the Al Hijr were the people of Thamud who rejected their Prophet, Salih. Whoever denies even one Messenger, then he has disbelieved in all of the Messengers, thus they are described as rejecting "the Messeng...

لَا جَرَمَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ مَا يُسِرُّونَ وَمَا يُعْلِنُونَ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُسْتَكْبِرِينَ

Laa jarama annal laaha ya'lamu maa yusirrona wa ma yu'linoon; innahoo laa yuhibbul mustakbireen

Assuredly, Allah knows what they conceal and what they declare. Indeed, He does not like the arrogant.

یہ جو کچھ چھپاتے ہیں اور جو ظاہر کرتے ہیں خدا اس کو ضرور جانتا ہے۔ وہ سرکشوں کو ہرگز پسند نہیں کرتا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Verses appearing immediately earlier described the many blessings of Allah Ta` ala in details, proved that He alone is their Creator and established that He is unique in this matter. Now, in the present verses, there comes an admonition against the failure of people to recognize that ther...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Without doubt verily God knows what they keep secret and what they disclose and will requite them for it. Indeed He does not love the arrogant meaning He will punish them.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): None is to be worshipped except Allah Allah tells us that there is none to be worshipped besides Him, the One, the Unique, the Lone, the Self-Sufficient. He tells us that the hearts of the disbelievers deny that and are astonished by that: أَجَعَلَ الاٌّلِهَةَ إِلَـهاً وَحِداً إِنَّ هَـذَا لَشَىْءٌ ...

فَٱدْخُلُوٓا۟ أَبْوَٰبَ جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا فَلَبِئْسَ مَثْوَى ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرِينَ

Fadkhulooo abwaaba jahannama khaalideena feeha falabi'sa maswal mutakab bireen

So enter the gates of Hell to abide eternally therein, and how wretched is the residence of the arrogant.

سو دوزخ کے دروازوں میں داخل ہوجاؤ۔ ہمیشہ اس میں رہو گے۔ اب تکبر کرنے والوں کا برا ٹھکانا ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary It will be recalled that, after describing the blessings of Allah and proving that He was unique in the creation of the universe, the text made a pointed reference to how the polytheists chose to stick to their own ways of error. In the present verses, the text describes how they, not con...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And it will also be said to them So enter the gates of Hell to abide therein! Evil indeed is the lodging the abode of the arrogant.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Condition of the Disbeliever during and after Death Allah informs us of the state of the idolators who are doing wrong to themselves when death approaches and the angels come to seize their evil souls. فَأَلْقَوُاْ السَّلَمَ (Then, they will (falsely) submit) meaning, they will make it appear as...

وَقَضَيْنَآ إِلَىٰ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ فِى ٱلْكِتَٰبِ لَتُفْسِدُنَّ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مَرَّتَيْنِ وَلَتَعْلُنَّ عُلُوًّا كَبِيرًا

Wa qadainaaa ilaa Baneee Israaa'eela fil Kitaabi latufsidunna fil ardi marratain; wa lata'lunna'uluwwan kabeeraa

And We conveyed to the Children of Israel in the Scripture that, "You will surely cause corruption on the earth twice, and you will surely reach [a degree of] great haughtiness.

اور ہم نے کتاب میں بنی اسرائیل سے کہہ دیا تھا کہ زمین میں دو دفعہ فساد مچاؤ گے اور بڑی سرکشی کرو گے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Sequence of Verses Verses 2 and 3 featuring the statement: (We made it guidance for the children of Bani Isra'il) exhorted the Bani Isra'il to follow and obey the Divine Law. The verses that follow warn and admonish them on their disobedience. These verses mention two events relating to the Bani Isr...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We decreed We revealed to the Children of Israel in the Scripture the Torah ‘You shall indeed work corruption in the land the land of Syria through acts of disobedience twice and you shall indeed become great tyrants’ you shall perpetrate grave injustice.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): It was mentioned in the Tawrah that the Jews would spread Mischief twice Allah tells us that He made a declaration to the Children of Israel in the Scripture, meaning that He had already told them in the Book which He revealed to them, that they would cause mischief on the earth twice, and would bec...

وَلَا تَمْشِ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا إِنَّكَ لَن تَخْرِقَ ٱلْأَرْضَ وَلَن تَبْلُغَ ٱلْجِبَالَ طُولًا

Wa laa tamshi fil ardi marahan innaka lan takhriqal arda wa lan tablughal jibaala toola

And do not walk upon the earth exultantly. Indeed, you will never tear the earth [apart], and you will never reach the mountains in height.

اور زمین پر اکڑ کر (اور تن کر) مت چل کہ تو زمین کو پھاڑ تو نہیں ڈالے گا اور نہ لمبا ہو کر پہاڑوں (کی چوٹی) تک پہنچ جائے گا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The thirteenth injunction appearing in the second of the two cited verses (37) is: وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي الْأَرْ‌ضِ مَرَ‌حًا (And do not walk on the earth haughtily). It means that one should not walk in a way that shows arrogance, pride and exultation, for this is an idiotic act. It is as if one would l...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And do not walk in the earth exultantly that is exultant with pride and conceit. Indeed you will not rend the earth you will not pierce it and reach its depths with your pride nor attain the mountains in height the meaning is that you shall never attain such ends so how can you be so arrogant?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Condemnation of strutting Allah forbids His servants to strut and walk in a boastful manner: وَلاَ تَمْشِ فِى الاٌّرْضِ مَرَحًا (And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance.) meaning, walking in boastful manner and acting proud, like those who are arrogant oppressors. إِنَّكَ لَن تَخْرِقَ ا...

وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ قَالَ ءَأَسْجُدُ لِمَنْ خَلَقْتَ طِينًا

Wa iz qulnaa lilma laaa'ikatis judoo li Aadama fasajadooo illaaa Ibleesa qaala 'a-asjudu liman khalaqta teena

And [mention] when We said to the angles, "Prostrate to Adam," and they prostrated, except for Iblees. He said, "Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?"

اور جب ہم نے فرشتوں سے کہا کہ آدم کو سجدہ کرو تو سب نے سجدہ کیا مگر ابلیس نے نہ کیا۔ بولا کہ بھلا میں ایسے شخص کو سجدہ کرو جس کو تو نے مٹی سے پیدا کیا ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The word fitnah' (فِتنَہ) appearing in verse 60: وَمَا جَعَلْنَا الرُّ‌ؤْيَا الَّتِي أَرَ‌يْنَاكَ إِلَّا فِتْنَةً لِّلنَّاسِ (And We showed you the scene [ in the Night of Ascent - al-Mi` raj ] only to make it a test for the people) is used in the Arabic language to convey many different ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And mention when We said to the angels ‘Prostrate yourselves before Adam’ a prostration of salutation by inclining oneself and so they all prostrated themselves except Iblīs he said ‘Shall I prostrate myself before one whom You have created from clay?’ tīnan is in the accusative because the operator...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Adam and Iblis Allah mentions here the enmity of Iblis, may the curse of Allah be upon him and his progeny. This is an ancient hatred, dating from the time that Allah created Adam, when He commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, and all of them prostrated except Iblis, who was too ar...

وَكَانَ لَهُۥ ثَمَرٌ فَقَالَ لِصَٰحِبِهِۦ وَهُوَ يُحَاوِرُهُۥٓ أَنَا۠ أَكْثَرُ مِنكَ مَالًا وَأَعَزُّ نَفَرًا

Wa kaana lahoo samarun faqaala lisaahibihee wa huwa yuhaawiruhoo ana aksaru minka maalanw wa a'azzu nafaraa

And he had fruit, so he said to his companion while he was conversing with him, "I am greater than you in wealth and mightier in [numbers of] men."

اور (اس طرح) اس (شخص) کو (ان کی) پیداوار (ملتی رہتی) تھی تو (ایک دن) جب کہ وہ اپنے دوست سے باتیں کر رہا تھا کہنے لگا کہ میں تم سے مال ودولت میں بھی زیادہ ہوں اور جتھے (اور جماعت) کے لحاظ سے بھی زیادہ عزت والا ہوں

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The word: ثَمَرٌ‌ (thamar) in: وَكَانَ لَهُ ثَمَرٌ‌ (And he had wealth - 34) means the fruit of trees as well as wealth, in an absolute sense. At this place, Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas ؓ ، Mujahid and Qatadah have taken it in the later sense (Ibn Kathir) According to the Lexicon, al-Qamus, this...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And he had together with his two gardens fruit read thamar thumur or thumr all of which constitute the plural of thamra sing. ‘a fruit’ similar in pattern to shajara pl. shajar khashaba pl. khushb or badana pl. budn and he said to his companion the believer as he conversed with him boasting before h...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Example of the Rich Idolators and the Poor Muslims After mentioning the idolators who were too arrogant to sit with the poor and weak among Muslims, showing off before them with their wealth and noble lineage, Allah then gives a parable for them of two men, one of whom Allah gave two gardens of ...

وَدَخَلَ جَنَّتَهُۥ وَهُوَ ظَالِمٌ لِّنَفْسِهِۦ قَالَ مَآ أَظُنُّ أَن تَبِيدَ هَٰذِهِۦٓ أَبَدًا

Wa dakhala jannatahoo wa huwa zaalimul linafsihee qaala maaa azunnu an tabeeda haaziheee abadaa

And he entered his garden while he was unjust to himself. He said, "I do not think that this will perish - ever.

اور (ایسی شیخیوں) سے اپنے حق میں ظلم کرتا ہوا اپنے باغ میں داخل ہوا۔ کہنے لگا کہ میں نہیں خیال کرتا کہ یہ باغ کبھی تباہ ہو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The word: ثَمَرٌ‌ (thamar) in: وَكَانَ لَهُ ثَمَرٌ‌ (And he had wealth - 34) means the fruit of trees as well as wealth, in an absolute sense. At this place, Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas ؓ ، Mujahid and Qatadah have taken it in the later sense (Ibn Kathir) According to the Lexicon, al-Qamus, this...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And he entered his garden taking with him his companion accompanying him all around it showing him its fruits — God does not say here his ‘two gardens’ because what is meant is the beautiful part of the garden rawda; or because to mention just one suffices — having wronged himself through his disbel...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Example of the Rich Idolators and the Poor Muslims After mentioning the idolators who were too arrogant to sit with the poor and weak among Muslims, showing off before them with their wealth and noble lineage, Allah then gives a parable for them of two men, one of whom Allah gave two gardens of ...

وَلَهُۥ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ عِندَهُۥ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِۦ وَلَا يَسْتَحْسِرُونَ

Wa lahoo man fis samaawaati wal ard; wa man 'indahoo laa yastakbiroona 'an 'ibaada tihee wa laa yastahsiroon

To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those near Him are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, nor do they tire.

اور جو لوگ آسمانوں میں اور جو زمین میں ہیں سب اسی کے (مملوک اور اُسی کا مال) ہیں۔ اور جو (فرشتے) اُس کے پاس ہیں وہ اس کی عبادت سے نہ کنیاتے ہیں اور نہ اکتاتے ہیں

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَمَنْ عِندَهُ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُ‌ونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِ وَلَا يَسْتَحْسِرُ‌ونَ (And those who are near Him are not arrogant against His worship, nor are they sluggish. - 21:19) It means that Allah's servants who are with Him i.e. angels pray to Him all the time without ceasing. So, if the humans do not...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And to Him exalted be He belongs whoever is in the heavens and the earth as possessions and those who are near Him namely the angels wa-man ‘indahu the subject the predicate of which is the following clause do not disdain to worship Him nor do they weary.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Creation was made with Justice and Wisdom Allah tells us that He created the heavens and the earth in truth, i.e. with justice. لِيَجْزِىَ الَّذِينَ أَسَاءُواْ بِمَا عَمِلُواْ وَيِجْزِى الَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُواْ بِالْحُسْنَى (that He may requite those who do evil with that which they have done, and rewa...

ثَانِىَ عِطْفِهِۦ لِيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُۥ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا خِزْىٌ وَنُذِيقُهُۥ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ عَذَابَ ٱلْحَرِيقِ

Saaniya 'itfihee liyudilla 'an sabeelil laahi lahoo fiddun yaa khizyunw wa nuzeequhoo Yawmal Qiyaamati 'azaabal lhareeq

Twisting his neck [in arrogance] to mislead [people] from the way of Allah. For him in the world is disgrace, and We will make him taste on the Day of Resurrection the punishment of the Burning Fire [while it is said],

(اور تکبر سے) گردن موڑ لیتا (ہے) تاکہ (لوگوں کو) خدا کے رستے سے گمراہ کردے۔ اس کے لئے دنیا میں ذلت ہے۔ اور قیامت کے دن ہم اسے عذاب (آتش) سوزاں کا مزہ چکھائیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: ثَانِيَ عِطْفِهِ (Turning his side away - 22:5) The word عِطْفِ ` itf means ` side of the body', and the expression means ` to turn on one's side' - in other words ` to oppose'.
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: turning aside thāniya ‘itfihi a circumstantial qualifier meaning ‘turning his neck aside in disdain of belief; al-ītf means ‘a side’ and can be either the left or the right to go astray read li-yadilla; or li-yudilla ‘to lead others astray’ from the way of God that is from His religion. For him ther...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Clarifying the State of the Leaders of the Innovators and Those Who lead People astray Allah has already told us about the ignorant imitators who are led astray: وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُجَـدِلُ فِى اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَيَتَّبِعُ كُلَّ شَيْطَـنٍ مَّرِيدٍ (And among mankind is he who disputes about...

إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِۦ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا عَالِينَ

Ilaa Fir'awna wa mala'ihee fastakbaroo wa kaanoo qawman 'aaleem

To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.

(یعنی) فرعون اور اس کی جماعت کی طرف، تو انہوں نے تکبر کیا اور وہ سرکش لوگ تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary وَآوَيْنَاهُمَا إِلَىٰ رَبْوَةٍ ذَاتِ قَرَارٍ وَمَعِينٍ (and We gave them shelter on a height, a place of rest and running springs). According to Bayan-ul-Qur’ an, this verse refers to the event that a tyrant was resolute to kill Sayyidna ` Isa and his mother (علیہما السلام) right from hi...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: to Pharaoh and his council; but they disdained to believing in them and in God and they were a tyrannical folk subjugating the Children of Israel through oppression.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa, Peace be upon Him; and Fir`awn Allah tells us that He sent Musa, peace be upon him, and his brother Harun to Fir`awn and his chiefs with decisive evidence and definitive proof, but Fir`awn and his people were too arrogant to follow them and obey their commands because they were hu...

مُسْتَكْبِرِينَ بِهِۦ سَٰمِرًا تَهْجُرُونَ

Mustakbireena bihee saamiran tahjuroon

In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.

ان سے سرکشی کرتے، کہانیوں میں مشغول ہوتے اور بیہودہ بکواس کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: (1). Another possible translation of this verse may be as follows: 'but you used to turn back on your heels, being over-proud of it (the Karam being looked after by you), indulging in tales at night, talking nonsense." It is this second translation on which the forthcoming explanation is based. مُسْ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: disdainful of embracing faith because of it that is because of the Sacred House or the Meccan Sanctuary and their being inhabitants thereof secure in contrast to the situation with all other peoples in their hometowns while in your night sessions sāmiran is a circumstantial qualifier in other words ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Justice of Allah and the Frivolity of the Idolators Allah tells us of His justice towards His servants in this world, in that He does not task any person except according to his capacity, i.e., He does not burden any soul with more than it can bear. On the Day of Resurrection He will call them t...

وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَرْجُونَ لِقَآءَنَا لَوْلَآ أُنزِلَ عَلَيْنَا ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ أَوْ نَرَىٰ رَبَّنَا لَقَدِ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فِىٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَعَتَوْ عُتُوًّا كَبِيرًا

Wa qaalal lazeena laa yarjoona liqaaa'anaa law laaa unzila 'alainal malaaa'ikatu awnaraa Rabbanaa; laqadistakbaroo feee anfusihim wa 'ataw 'utuwwan kabeeraa

And those who do not expect the meeting with Us say, "Why were not angels sent down to us, or [why] do we [not] see our Lord?" They have certainly become arrogant within themselves and [become] insolent with great insolence.

اور جو لوگ ہم سے ملنے کی امید نہیں رکھتے۔ کہتے ہیں کہ ہم پر فرشتے کیوں نہ نازل کئے گئے۔ یا ہم اپنی آنکھ سے اپنے پروردگار کو دیکھ لیں۔ یہ اپنے خیال میں بڑائی رکھتے ہیں اور (اسی بنا پر) بڑے سرکش ہو رہے ہی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary وَقَالَ الَّذِينَ لَا يَرْ‌جُونَ لِقَاءَنَا (And said those who do not believe in meeting Us - 25:21). رَجَاء (Raja:) means to hope for something desired. Sometimes it is also used for having fear, as mentioned by Ibn-al-Ambari, the famous scholar of Arabic lexicon. Here in this verse it ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And those who do not expect to encounter Us those who have no fear of the Resurrection say ‘Why have the angels not been sent down to us to act as messengers to us or why do we not see our Lord?’ so that we might be informed by Him that Muhammad (s) is truly His Messenger? God exalted be He says Ass...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Stubbornness of the Disbelievers Allah describes how stubborn the disbelievers were in their disbelief when they said: لِقَآءَنَا لَوْلاَ أُنزِلَ عَلَيْنَا (Why are not the angels sent down to us,) meaning, `so that we may see them with our own eyes and they may tell us that Muhammad ﷺ is the Me...

قَالَ لِمَنْ حَوْلَهُۥٓ أَلَا تَسْتَمِعُونَ

Qaala liman hawlahooo alaa tastami'oon

[Pharaoh] said to those around him, "Do you not hear?"

فرعون نے اپنے اہالی موالی سے کہا کہ کیا تم سنتے نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَنْ أَرْ‌سِلْ مَعَنَا بَنِي إِسْرَ‌ائِيلَ That you must send the children of Isra'i1 with us". (26:17) Bani Isra'il were the residents of Syria. They wanted to go back to their land but the Pharaoh would not let them. This way four hundred years had passed and they were living in his bondage like s...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He Pharaoh said to those noblemen among his folk who were around him ‘Did you not hear?!’ his response how it does not correspond to the question I asked?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah tells us about the disbelief, rebellion, oppression and denial of Fir`awn, as He says: وَمَا رَبُّ الْعَـلَمِينَ ((Fir`awn said:) "And what is the Lord of the `Alamin") This is because he used to say to his people: مَا عَلِمْتُ لَكُمْ مِّنْ إِلَـهٍ غَيْرِى (I know not that you have a god other...

وَإِنَّا لَجَمِيعٌ حَٰذِرُونَ

Wa innaa lajamee'un haaziroon

And indeed, we are a cautious society... "

اور ہم سب باسازو سامان ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: قَالُوا لَا ضَيْرَ‌ ۖ إِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَ‌بِّنَا مُنقَلِبُونَ They said, "There is no harm. We are to return to our Lord. (26:50) When the Pharaoh threatened the magicians to kill them, and to cut their limbs and to crucify them, the magicians replied rather indifferently, the gist of their reply was, ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: and indeed we are all on our guard’ ready a variant reading for hadhirūna has hādhirūn meaning ‘alert’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt After Musa stayed in Egypt for a long time, and the proof of Allah was established against Fir`awn and his chiefs, yet they were still arrogant and stubborn, then there was nothing left for them but punishment and vengeance. So Allah commanded Musa, pe...

وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ

Wa maa nahnu bimu 'azzabeen

And we are not to be punished."

اور ہم پر کوئی عذاب نہیں آئے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Explanation of some difficult words أَتَبْنُونَ بِكُلِّ رِ‌يعٍ آيَةً تَعْبَثُونَ ﴿128﴾ وَتَتَّخِذُونَ مَصَانِعَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَخْلُدُونَ ﴿129﴾ Do you erect on every height a sign having no sound purpose, [ 128] and take the objects of architecture as if you are going to live forever, (26:1...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: and we will not be chastised’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Response of the People of Hud, and Their Punishment Allah tells us how the people of Hud responded to him after he had warned them, encouraged them, and clearly explained the truth to them. قَالُواْ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْنَآ أَوَعَظْتَ أَمْ لَمْ تَكُنْ مِّنَ الْوَعِظِينَ (They said: "It is the same to u...

وَجَحَدُوا۟ بِهَا وَٱسْتَيْقَنَتْهَآ أَنفُسُهُمْ ظُلْمًا وَعُلُوًّا فَٱنظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ

Wa jahadoo bihaa wastaiqanat haaa anfusuhum zulmanw-wa 'uluwwaa; fanzur kaifa kaana 'aaqibatul mufsideen

And they rejected them, while their [inner] selves were convinced thereof, out of injustice and haughtiness. So see how was the end of the corrupters.

اور بےانصافی اور غرور سے ان سے انکار کیا لیکن ان کے دل ان کو مان چکے تھے۔ سو دیکھ لو فساد کرنے والوں کا انجام کیسا ہوا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: إِلَّا مَن ظَلَمَ ثُمَّ بَدَّلَ حُسْنًا بَعْدَ سُوءٍ فَإِنِّي غَفُورٌ‌ رَّ‌حِيمٌ ﴿11﴾ Except him who did wrong, then after (doing) evil replaced (it) with good, then I am Most-Forgiving, Very-Merciful. 27:11 The miracle of the staff of Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) was mentioned in the verse prior to ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they denied them they did not affirm them though in reality their souls had been convinced in other words though they were certain that these signs were from God wrongfully and arrogantly in defiance of believing in what Moses had brought these two adverbs refer back to the cause of their denial...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and the End of Fir`awn Here Allah tells His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ about what happened to Musa, peace be upon him, how Allah chose him, spoke with him and gave him mighty, dazzling signs and overwhelming proof, and sent him to Fir`awn and his people, but they denied the proof, disbel...

فَمَا كَانَ جَوَابَ قَوْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّآ أَن قَالُوٓا۟ أَخْرِجُوٓا۟ ءَالَ لُوطٍ مِّن قَرْيَتِكُمْ إِنَّهُمْ أُنَاسٌ يَتَطَهَّرُونَ

Fammaa kaana jawaaba qawmiheee illaaa an qaalooo akrijoon aalaa Lootim min qaryatikum innahum unaasuny yatatahharoon

But the answer of his people was not except that they said, "Expel the family of Lot from your city. Indeed, they are people who keep themselves pure."

تو ان کی قوم کے لوگ (بولے تو) یہ بولے اور اس کے سوا ان کا کچھ جواب نہ تھا کہ لوط کے گھر والوں کو اپنے شہر سے نکال دو۔ یہ لوگ پاک رہنا چاہتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لَنُبَيِّتَنَّهُ وَأَهْلَهُ ثُمَّ لَنَقُولَنَّ لِوَلِيِّهِ مَا شَهِدْنَا مَهْلِكَ أَهْلِهِ وَإِنَّا لَصَادِقُونَ We shall attack him (Salih علیہ السلام) and his family at night, then will say to his heir, We did not witness the destruction of his family and we are really truthful - 27:49. The plan w...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But the only response of his people was that they said ‘Expel Lot’s family from your town. They are indeed a folk who prefer to remain pure!’ from coming unto the rears of men.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Lut and His People Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Lut, peace be upon him, and how he warned his people of Allah's punishment for committing an act of immorality which no human ever committed before them -- intercourse with males instead of females. This is a major sin, whereby men ar...

إِنَّ فِرْعَوْنَ عَلَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَجَعَلَ أَهْلَهَا شِيَعًا يَسْتَضْعِفُ طَآئِفَةً مِّنْهُمْ يُذَبِّحُ أَبْنَآءَهُمْ وَيَسْتَحْىِۦ نِسَآءَهُمْ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ

Inna Fir'awna 'alaa fil ardi wa ja'ala ahlahaa shiya'ai yastad'ifu taaa'ifatam minhum yuzabbihu abnaaa'ahum wa yastahyee nisaaa'ahum; innahoo kaana minal mufsideen

Indeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, oppressing a sector among them, slaughtering their [newborn] sons and keeping their females alive. Indeed, he was of the corrupters.

کہ فرعون نے ملک میں سر اُٹھا رکھا تھا اور وہاں کے باشندوں کو گروہ گروہ بنا رکھا تھا اُن میں سے ایک گروہ کو (یہاں تک) کمزور کر دیا تھا کہ اُن کے بیٹوں کو ذبح کر ڈالتا اور اُن کی لڑکیوں کو زندہ رہنے دیتا۔ بیشک وہ مفسدوں میں تھا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Surah Al-Qasas is the very last among the Makki Surahs. It was revealed between Makkah and Juhfah (Rabigh) during the migration. It is mentioned in some narrations that during the journey from Makkah to Madinah when the Holy Prophet ﷺ reached near Juhfah or Rabigh, Jibra'il (علیہ السلام) ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Truly Pharaoh had exalted himself in the land the land of Egypt and reduced its people into sects groups to serve him oppressing a group of them namely the Children of Israel slaughtering their sons the new-born and sparing their women keeping them alive — for some of the Egyptian priests had told h...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, may Allah have mercy on him, recorded that Ma`diykarib said: "We came to `Abdullah and asked him to recite to us: طسم (Ta Sin Mim.) the two hundred. He said, `I do not know it; you should go to someone who learned it from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ K...

وَقَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمَلَأُ مَا عَلِمْتُ لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرِى فَأَوْقِدْ لِى يَٰهَٰمَٰنُ عَلَى ٱلطِّينِ فَٱجْعَل لِّى صَرْحًا لَّعَلِّىٓ أَطَّلِعُ إِلَىٰٓ إِلَٰهِ مُوسَىٰ وَإِنِّى لَأَظُنُّهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰذِبِينَ

Wa qaala Fir'awnu yaaa aiyuhal mala-u maa 'alimtu lakum min ilaahin ghairee fa awqid lee yaa Haamaanu 'alatteeni faj'al lee sarhal la'alleee attali'u ilaaa ilaahi Moosaa wa innee la azunnuhoo minal kaazibeen

And Pharaoh said, "O eminent ones, I have not known you to have a god other than me. Then ignite for me, O Haman, [a fire] upon the clay and make for me a tower that I may look at the God of Moses. And indeed, I do think he is among the liars."

اور فرعون نے کہا کہ اے اہلِ دربار میں تمہارا اپنے سوا کسی کو خدا نہیں جانتا تو ہامان میرے لئے گارے کو آگ لگوا (کر اینٹیں پکوا) دو پھر ایک (اُونچا) محل بنادو تاکہ میں موسٰی کے خدا کی طرف چڑھ جاؤں اور میں تو اُسے جھوٹا سمجھتا ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary فَأَوْقِدْ لِي يَا هَامَانُ عَلَى الطِّينِ (So kindle for me, 0 Haman, a fire on the clay (to bake bricks) - 28:38). When the Pharaoh planned to build a very tall palace for himself, he asked his minister Haman to get the bricks baked properly first, because half baked bricks could not ta...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And Pharaoh said ‘O members of the council I do not know of any god for you other than me. So kindle for me O Hāmān a fire over the clay and bake for me bricks of clay and make me a tower a lofty palace that I may take a look at the god of Moses to observe him and inspect him; for truly I consider h...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Arrogance of Fir`awn and His ultimate Destiny Allah tells us of Fir`awn's disbelief and wrongdoing, and how he falsely claimed divinity for his evil self, may Allah curse him. فَاسْتَخَفَّ قَوْمَهُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ (Thus he fooled his people, and they obeyed him.) 43:54 He called on his people to re...

وَٱسْتَكْبَرَ هُوَ وَجُنُودُهُۥ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَظَنُّوٓا۟ أَنَّهُمْ إِلَيْنَا لَا يُرْجَعُونَ

Wastakbara huwa wa junooduhoo fil ardi bighairil haqqi wa zannooo annahum ilainaa laa yurja'oon

And he was arrogant, he and his soldiers, in the land, without right, and they thought that they would not be returned to Us.

اور وہ اور اس کے لشکر ملک میں ناحق مغرور ہورہے تھے اور خیال کرتے تھے کہ وہ ہماری طرف لوٹ کر نہیں آئیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary فَأَوْقِدْ لِي يَا هَامَانُ عَلَى الطِّينِ (So kindle for me, 0 Haman, a fire on the clay (to bake bricks) - 28:38). When the Pharaoh planned to build a very tall palace for himself, he asked his minister Haman to get the bricks baked properly first, because half baked bricks could not ta...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And he and his hosts acted arrogantly in the land the land of Egypt without right and thought they would not return to Us read active yarji‘ūna or passive yurja‘ūna ‘they would not be brought back’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Arrogance of Fir`awn and His ultimate Destiny Allah tells us of Fir`awn's disbelief and wrongdoing, and how he falsely claimed divinity for his evil self, may Allah curse him. فَاسْتَخَفَّ قَوْمَهُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ (Thus he fooled his people, and they obeyed him.) 43:54 He called on his people to re...

إِنَّ قَٰرُونَ كَانَ مِن قَوْمِ مُوسَىٰ فَبَغَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ مِنَ ٱلْكُنُوزِ مَآ إِنَّ مَفَاتِحَهُۥ لَتَنُوٓأُ بِٱلْعُصْبَةِ أُو۟لِى ٱلْقُوَّةِ إِذْ قَالَ لَهُۥ قَوْمُهُۥ لَا تَفْرَحْ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْفَرِحِينَ

Inna Qaaroona kaana min qawmi Moosaa fabaghaaa 'alaihim wa aatainaahu minal kunoozi maaa inna mafaati hahoo latanooo'u bil'usbati ulil quwwati iz qaala lahoo qawmuhoo laa tafrah innal laahaa laa yuhibbul fariheen

Indeed, Qarun was from the people of Moses, but he tyrannized them. And We gave him of treasures whose keys would burden a band of strong men; thereupon his people said to him, "Do not exult. Indeed, Allah does not like the exultant.

قارون موسٰی کی قوم میں سے تھا اور ان پر تعدّی کرتا تھا۔ اور ہم نے اس کو اتنے خزانے دیئے تھے کہ اُن کی کنجیاں ایک طاقتور جماعت کو اُٹھانی مشکل ہوتیں جب اس سے اس کی قوم نے کہا کہ اترائیے مت۔ کہ خدا اترانے والوں کو پسند نہیں کرتا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary From the beginning of Surah Al-Qasas to this point, the story of Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) with the Pharaoh and his people was narrated. From here onward another story about his is being related which is about Qarun, who belonged to his own fraternity. This story has an affinity with th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Indeed Korah belonged to the people of Moses — being his paternal and maternal cousin and he had believed in him in Moses — but he became insolent towards them through his disdain haughtiness and great wealth. For We had given him so many treasures that the number of their keys would verily have bur...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Qarun and His People's exhortation It was recorded that Ibn `Abbas said: إِنَّ قَـرُونَ كَانَ مِن قَوْمِ مُوسَى (Verily, Qarun was of Musa's people,) "He was the son of his paternal uncle." This was also the view of Ibrahim An-Nakha`i, `Abdullah bin Al-Harith bin Nawfal, Sammak bin Harb, Qatadah, Ma...

قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُۥ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عِندِىٓ أَوَلَمْ يَعْلَمْ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ أَهْلَكَ مِن قَبْلِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ مَنْ هُوَ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُ قُوَّةً وَأَكْثَرُ جَمْعًا وَلَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَن ذُنُوبِهِمُ ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ

Qaala innamaaa ootee tuhoo 'alaa 'ilmin 'indeee; awalam ya'lam annal laaha qad ahlaka min qablihee minal qurooni man huwa ashaddu minhu quwwatanw wa aksaru jam'aa; wa laa yus'alu 'an zunoobihimul mujrimoon

He said, "I was only given it because of knowledge I have." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed before him of generations those who were greater than him in power and greater in accumulation [of wealth]? But the criminals, about their sins, will not be asked.

بولا کہ یہ (مال) مجھے میری دانش (کے زور) سے ملا ہے کیا اس کو معلوم نہیں کہ خدا نے اس سے پہلے بہت سی اُمتیں جو اس سے قوت میں بڑھ کر اور جمعیت میں بیشتر تھیں ہلاک کر ڈالی ہیں۔ اور گنہگاروں سے اُن کے گناہوں کے بارے میں پوچھا نہیں جائے گا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: إِنَّمَا أُوتِيتُهُ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عِندِي (This is given to me because of knowledge (I have) with me- 28:78). Some commentators are of the view that "knowledge" in this sentence refers to the understanding of Torah. As reported in some narrations, Qarun remembered Torah by heart and was an authority ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘In fact I have been given it that is this wealth because of knowledge I possess’ in other words in return for it — he was the most knowledgeable of the Children of Israel in the Torah after Moses and Aaron. God exalted be He says Does he not know that God had already destroyed before him ge...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah informs us how Qarun responded to the exhortations of his people when they sought to guide him قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُ عَلَى عِلْمٍ عِندِى (He said: "This has been given to me only because of the knowledge I possess.") meaning, `I have no need of your advice; Allah has only given me this wea...

وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَٰتُنَا وَلَّىٰ مُسْتَكْبِرًا كَأَن لَّمْ يَسْمَعْهَا كَأَنَّ فِىٓ أُذُنَيْهِ وَقْرًا فَبَشِّرْهُ بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ

Wa izaa tutlaa 'alayhi Aayaatunaa wallaa mustakbiran ka al lam yasma'haa ka anna feee uzunwihi waqran fabash shiru bi'azaabin aleem

And when our verses are recited to him, he turns away arrogantly as if he had not heard them, as if there was in his ears deafness. So give him tidings of a painful punishment.

اور جب اس کو ہماری آیتیں سنائی جاتی ہیں تو اکڑ کر منہ پھیر لیتا ہے گویا اُن کو سنا ہی نہیں جیسے اُن کے کانوں میں ثقل ہے تو اس کو درد دینے والے عذاب کی خوشخبری سنادو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The word: اشتراء (ishtira) in: وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يَشْتَرِ‌ي لَهْوَ الْحَدِيثِ (And from among the people who buys the distracting amusement of things - 31:6) literally means 'to buy.' And on occasions, the same word is used in the sense of 'doing an act instead of another' - as in: أُولَـٰئِكَ الّ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when Our signs in other words in the Qur’ān are recited to such a one he turns away disdainfully as though he never heard them as though there were a deafness in his ears both comparisons constitute two circumstantial qualifiers referring to the subject of the verb wallā ‘turns away’; or it is t...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The Doomed are preoccupied with Idle Talk and They turn away from the Ayat of Allah When Allah mentions the blessed -- who are those who are guided by the Book of Allah and benefit ...

وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخْتَالٍ فَخُورٍ

Wa laa tusa'-'ir khaddaka linnaasi wa laa tamshi fil ardi maarahan innal laaha laa yuhibbu kulla mukhtaalin fakhoor

And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.

اور (ازراہ غرور) لوگوں سے گال نہ پھلانا اور زمین میں اکڑ کر نہ چلنا۔ کہ خدا کسی اترانے والے خود پسند کو پسند نہیں کرتا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Fifth Bequest of Luqman about Social Manners In verse 18, it was said: وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ‌ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ (And do not turn your cheek away from people). The expression: لَا تُصَعِّرْ‌ (la tusa"ir) is a derivation from: صَعَرَ (sa’ ara) which is a disease among camels that causes a tilt in the ne...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And do not turn your cheek disdainfully from people tusa‘‘ir a variant reading has tusā‘ir do not turn your face away in disdain and do not walk upon the earth exultantly in other words with haughtiness. Truly God does not like any swaggering braggart strutting in his step boasting in front of peopl...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): This is useful advice which Allah tells us Luqman gave, so that people may follow it and take it as"See the full heading "This is useful advice which Allah tells us Luqman gave, so thatpeople may follow it and take it as a good example He said: يبُنَىَّ إِنَّهَآ إِن تَكُ مِثْقَالَ حَبَّةٍ مِّنْ خَرْ...

وَقَالُوا۟ نَحْنُ أَكْثَرُ أَمْوَٰلًا وَأَوْلَٰدًا وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ

Wa qaaloo nahnu aksaru amwaalanw wa awlaadanw wa maa nahnu bimu 'azzabeen

And they said, "We are more [than the believers] in wealth and children, and we are not to be punished."

اور (یہ بھی) کہنے لگے کہ ہم بہت سا مال اور اولاد رکھتے ہیں اور ہم کو عذاب نہیں ہوگا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Quoted in the next verse (35) is their saying: نَحْنُ أَكْثَرُ‌ أَمْوَالًا وَأَوْلَادًا وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ which, in effect, means: "We are superior in riches and children, and we are not going to be punished - 35". (Obviously, by it, they meant: If we had been deserving of punishment in th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they say ‘We possess more wealth and children than those who are believers and we shall not be chastised’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How Those Who lived a Life of Luxury disbelieved in the Messengers and were misled by Their pursuit of Wealth and Children Allah is consoling His Prophet and commanding him to follow the example of the Messengers that came before him. He tells him that no Prophet was ever sent to a township but thos...

ٱسْتِكْبَارًا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَكْرَ ٱلسَّيِّئِ وَلَا يَحِيقُ ٱلْمَكْرُ ٱلسَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِۦ فَهَلْ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا سُنَّتَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ فَلَن تَجِدَ لِسُنَّتِ ٱللَّهِ تَبْدِيلًا وَلَن تَجِدَ لِسُنَّتِ ٱللَّهِ تَحْوِيلًا

Istakbaaran fil ardi wa makras sayyi'; wa laa yaheequl makrus sayyi'u illaa bi ahlih; fahal yanzuroona illaa sunnatal awwaleen; falan tajida lisunnatil laahi tabdeelanw wa lan tajida lisunnatil laahi tahweela

[Due to] arrogance in the land and plotting of evil; but the evil plot does not encompass except its own people. Then do they await except the way of the former peoples? But you will never find in the way of Allah any change, and you will never find in the way of Allah any alteration.

یعنی (انہوں نے) ملک میں غرور کرنا اور بری چال چلنا (اختیار کیا) اور بری چال کا وبال اس کے چلنے والے ہی پر پڑتا ہے۔ یہ اگلے لوگوں کی روش کے سوا اور کسی چیز کے منتظر نہیں۔ سو تم خدا کی عادت میں ہرگز تبدل نہ پاؤ گے۔ اور خدا کے طریقے میں کبھی تغیر نہ دیکھو گے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The word: لَا يَحِيقُ (la yahiq) in verse 43: وَلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ‌ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ (And the evil plot envelops none but its own people ( who make it) carries the sense of: لَا یُحِیطُ (la yuhit: does not surround) or: لَا یُصیبُ (la usib: does not afflict). Thus, it comes...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: acting with disdain in the land against faith istikbāran fī’l-ardi an object denoting reason and devising acts of evil in the way of idolatry and otherwise; and evil schemes will beset surround only their authors namely the one who devises such evil the qualifying of makr ‘scheme’ with the noun al-s...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): They longed for a Warner to come, but when He came, They disbelieved in Him Allah tells us how Quraysh and the Arabs swore by Allah their most binding oath before the Messenger came to them, لَئِن جَآءَهُمْ نَذِيرٌ لَّيَكُونُنَّ أَهْدَى مِنْ إِحْدَى الاٍّمَمِ (that if a warner came to them, they wou...

إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوٓا۟ إِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ

Innahum kaanooo izaa qeela lahum laaa ilaaha illal laahu yastakbiroon

Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant

ان کا یہ حال تھا کہ جب ان سے کہا جاتا تھا کہ خدا کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں تو غرور کرتے تھے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: 2. From verse 33: فَإِنَّهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ فِي الْعَذَابِ مُشْتَرِ‌كُونَ (So, this day, they will be sharers in the punishment.), we learn that should a certain person invite someone else to participate in what is impermissible and use his clout to coax him into sin, then, he will certainly incur the ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: For truly it was they who in other words it was these sinners who — given the context that follows — when it was said to them ‘There is no god except God’ used to be scornful
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The arguing of the Idolators on the Day of Resurrection Allah tells us that the disbeliever will blame one another in the arena of Resurrection, just as they will argue with one another in the levels of Hell: وَإِذْ يَتَحَآجُّونَ فِى النَّـارِ فَيَقُولُ الضُّعَفَاءُ لِلَّذِينَ اسْتَكْـبَرُواْ إِنَّا...

لَكُنَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ

Lakunna 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen

We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."

تو ہم خدا کے خالص بندے ہوتے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary After having provided proofs of the basic beliefs of Islam, these verses now mention the obstinacy of the disbelievers. It has been said that, before the blessed appearance of the Holy Prophet ﷺ ، these people used to crave for the coming of some prophet from Allah, so that they could fol...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: we would have surely been God’s devoted servants’ devoting worship purely to Him.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): No One believes what the Idolators say except Those Who are even more misguided than They Allah says, addressing the idolators: فَإِنَّكُمْ وَمَا تَعْبُدُونَ - مَآ أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ بِفَـتِنِينَ - إِلاَّ مَنْ هُوَ صَالِ الْجَحِيمِ (So, verily you and those whom you worship cannot lead astray, except ...

بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ

Balil lazeena kafaroo fee 'izzatilnw wa shiqaaq

But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

مگر جو لوگ کافر ہیں وہ غرور اور مخالفت میں ہیں

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The background of the revelation The background of the revelation of the initial verses of this Surah was that Abu Talib, the uncle of the Holy Prophet ﷺ was doing his best as his guardian, despite that he had not yet embraced Islam. When he fell sick, the chiefs of the tribe of Quraish h...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Nay but those who disbelieve from among the people of Mecca dwell in conceit in self-glory and in disdain of faith and defiance disagreement with and enmity towards the Prophet s.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. وَالْقُرْءَانِ ذِى الذِّكْرِ (By the Qur'an full of reminding.) means, by the Qur'an which includes all that is in it as a reminder and a benefit to people in this life and...

إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ ٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Illaaa Iblees; istakbara wa kaana minal kaafireen

Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

مگر شیطان اکڑ بیٹھا اور کافروں میں ہوگیا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 71, it was said: إِذْ قَالَ رَ‌بُّكَ لِلْمَلَائِكَةِ (When your Lord said to the angels...): Mentioned here is the event of the creation of 'Adam (علیہ السلام) . Not only that it alludes to the conversation between Allah Ta’ ala and the angels mentioned above, but also invites our attention...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: except Iblīs the father of the jinn who was among the audience of angels; he was disdainful and he was one of the disbelievers according to God’s knowledge exalted be He.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Adam and Iblis Allah mentions this story in Surat Al-Baqarah, at the beginning of Surat Al-A`raf, in Surat Al-Hijr, Al-Isra', Al-Kahf and here. Before creating Adam, peace be upon him, Allah told the angels that He was going to create a human being from sounding clay of altered smooth b...

قَالَ يَٰٓإِبْلِيسُ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَن تَسْجُدَ لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَىَّ أَسْتَكْبَرْتَ أَمْ كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْعَالِينَ

Qaala yaaa Ibleesu maa man'aka an tasjuda limaa khalaqtu biyadai; astakbarta am kunta min 'aaleen

[Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"

خدا نے) فرمایا کہ اے ابلیس جس شخص کو میں نے اپنے ہاتھوں سے بنایا اس کے آگے سجدہ کرنے سے تجھے کس چیز نے منع کیا۔ کیا تو غرور میں آگیا یا اونچے درجے والوں میں تھا؟

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 75, it was said: لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَيَّ (what I created with My hands...): Here, it is about Sayyidna 'Adam (علیہ السلام) that Allah Ta’ ala has said that it is He who had created him with His hands. There is a consensus among the majority of the Muslim Ummah that "hands" do not mean that...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘O Iblīs! What prevents you from prostrating before that which I have created with My own hands? in other words whose creation I Myself have undertaken. This in itself is an honour for Adam as God has Himself undertaken the unmediated creation of all creatures. Are you being arrogant now in ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Adam and Iblis Allah mentions this story in Surat Al-Baqarah, at the beginning of Surat Al-A`raf, in Surat Al-Hijr, Al-Isra', Al-Kahf and here. Before creating Adam, peace be upon him, Allah told the angels that He was going to create a human being from sounding clay of altered smooth b...

قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ

Qaala ana khairum minah; khalaqtanee min naarinw wa khalaqtahoo min teen

He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

بولا کہ میں اس سے بہتر ہوں (کہ) تو نے مجھ کو کو آگ سے پیدا کیا اور اِسے مٹی سے بنایا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 75, it was said: لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَيَّ (what I created with My hands...): Here, it is about Sayyidna 'Adam (علیہ السلام) that Allah Ta’ ala has said that it is He who had created him with His hands. There is a consensus among the majority of the Muslim Ummah that "hands" do not mean that...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘I am better than him. You created me from fire and You created him from clay’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Adam and Iblis Allah mentions this story in Surat Al-Baqarah, at the beginning of Surat Al-A`raf, in Surat Al-Hijr, Al-Isra', Al-Kahf and here. Before creating Adam, peace be upon him, Allah told the angels that He was going to create a human being from sounding clay of altered smooth b...

بَلَىٰ قَدْ جَآءَتْكَ ءَايَٰتِى فَكَذَّبْتَ بِهَا وَٱسْتَكْبَرْتَ وَكُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Balaa qad jaaa'atka Asyaatee fakazzabta bihaa wastak barta wa kunta minal kaafireen

But yes, there had come to you My verses, but you denied them and were arrogant, and you were among the disbelievers.

(خدا فرمائے گا) کیوں نہیں میری آیتیں تیرے پاس پہنچ گئی ہیں مگر تو نے ان کو جھٹلایا اور شیخی میں آگیا اور تو کافر بن گیا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 59, it was said: بَلَىٰ قَدْ جَاءَتْكَ آيَاتِي فَكَذَّبْتَ بِهَا (Why not? My verses had reached you, but you called them untrue, and waxed proud, and became of those who disbelieved...). In this verse, what the disbelievers said in: (If Allah were to show me the way, I would have surely be...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: ‘Yes indeed! My signs came to you the Qur’ān — which is the means to guidance — but you denied them and were arrogant you disdained to believe in them and you were among the disbelievers’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Call to repent before the Punishment comes This Ayah is a call to all sinners, be they disbelievers or others, to repent and turn to Allah. This Ayah tells us that Allah, may He be blessed and exalted, will forgive all the sins of those who repent to Him and turn back to Him, no matter what or h...

وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ تَرَى ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَبُوا۟ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ وُجُوهُهُم مُّسْوَدَّةٌ أَلَيْسَ فِى جَهَنَّمَ مَثْوًى لِّلْمُتَكَبِّرِينَ

Wa Yawmal Qiyaamati taral lazeena kazaboo 'alallaahi wujoohuhum muswaddah; alaisa fee Hahannama maswal lilmutakabbireen

And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who lied about Allah [with] their faces blackened. Is there not in Hell a residence for the arrogant?

اور جن لوگوں نے خدا پر جھوٹ بولا تم قیامت کے دن دیکھو گے کہ ان کے منہ کالے ہو رہے ہوں گے۔ کیا غرور کرنے والوں کو ٹھکانا دوزخ میں نہیں ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 59, it was said: بَلَىٰ قَدْ جَاءَتْكَ آيَاتِي فَكَذَّبْتَ بِهَا (Why not? My verses had reached you, but you called them untrue, and waxed proud, and became of those who disbelieved...). In this verse, what the disbelievers said in: (If Allah were to show me the way, I would have surely be...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who imputed lies to God by ascribing partner and child to Him with their faces blackened. Is there not in Hell a fitting abode for those who are too arrogant? to believe? Indeed there is.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Consequences for Those Who tell Lies against Allah and for Those Who have Taqwa Allah tells us that on the Day of Resurrection, some faces will be blackened and some will be whitened. The faces of those who followed splits and divisions will be blackened, and the faces of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama`a...

قِيلَ ٱدْخُلُوٓا۟ أَبْوَٰبَ جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا فَبِئْسَ مَثْوَى ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرِينَ

Qeelad khuloo abwaaba jahannama khaalideena feeha fabi'sa maswal mutakabbireen

[To them] it will be said, "Enter the gates of Hell to abide eternally therein, and wretched is the residence of the arrogant."

کہا جائے گا کہ دوزخ کے دروازوں میں داخل ہوجاؤ ہمیشہ اس میں رہو گے۔ تکبر کرنے والوں کا برا ٹھکانا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 69, it was said: وَجِيءَ بِالنَّبِيِّينَ وَالشُّهَدَاءِ (and the prophets and the witnesses will be brought,) It means that, at the time of reckoning on the plains of Resurrection, present there will be all prophets as well as all other witnesses. The prophets themselves will also be among ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: It will be said ‘Enter the gates of Hell to abide therein’ — decreed for you to abide therein. For evil indeed is the abode of the arrogant!’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How the Disbelievers will be driven to Hell Allah tells us how the doomed disbeliever will be driven to Hell by force, with threats and warnings. This is like the Ayah: يَوْمَ يُدَعُّونَ إِلَى نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ دَعًّا (The Day when they will be pushed down by force to the fire of Hell, with a horrible...

ٱلَّذِينَ يُجَٰدِلُونَ فِىٓ ءَايَٰتِ ٱللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ سُلْطَٰنٍ أَتَىٰهُمْ كَبُرَ مَقْتًا عِندَ ٱللَّهِ وَعِندَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كَذَٰلِكَ يَطْبَعُ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ قَلْبِ مُتَكَبِّرٍ جَبَّارٍ

Allazeena yujaadiloona feee Aaayaatil laahi bighairi sultaanin ataahum kabura maqtan 'indal laahi wa 'indal lazeena aamanoo; kazaalika yatha'ul laahu 'alaa kulli qalbi mutakabbirin jabbaar

Those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah without an authority having come to them - great is hatred [of them] in the sight of Allah and in the sight of those who have believed. Thus does Allah seal over every heart [belonging to] an arrogant tyrant.

جو لوگ بغیر اس کے کہ ان کے پاس کوئی دلیل آئی ہو خدا کی آیتوں میں جھگڑتے ہیں۔ خدا کے نزدیک اور مومنوں کے نزدیک یہ جھگڑا سخت ناپسند ہے۔ اسی طرح خدا ہر متکبر سرکش کے دل پر مہر لگا دیتا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 35, it was said: كَذَٰلِكَ يَطْبَعُ اللَّـهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ قَلْبِ مُتَكَبِّرٍ‌ جَبَّارٍ‌ (That is how Allah stamps a seal on the entire heart of an arrogant tyrant), that is, the way the hearts of Pharaoh and Haman remained unaffected by the good counsel of Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) and th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Those who dispute the signs of God His miracles alladhīna yujādilūna fī āyāti’Llāhi the subject without any warrant any evidence that has come to them — greatly hateful is that disputing of theirs kabura the predicate of the subject in the sight of God and in the sight of those who believe. So just ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): يقَوْمِ إِنِّى أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ مِّثْلَ يَوْمِ الاٌّحْزَابِ (O my people! Verily, I fear for you an end like that day (of disaster) of the groups (of old)!) meaning, those of the earlier nations who disbelieved the Messengers of Allah, such as the people of Nuh, `Ad, Thamud and the disbelieving na...

أَسْبَٰبَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ فَأَطَّلِعَ إِلَىٰٓ إِلَٰهِ مُوسَىٰ وَإِنِّى لَأَظُنُّهُۥ كَٰذِبًا وَكَذَٰلِكَ زُيِّنَ لِفِرْعَوْنَ سُوٓءُ عَمَلِهِۦ وَصُدَّ عَنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ وَمَا كَيْدُ فِرْعَوْنَ إِلَّا فِى تَبَابٍ

Asbaabas samaawaati faattali'a ilaaa ilaahi Moosaa wa innee la azunnuhoo kaazibaa; wa kazaalika zuyyina li-Fir'awna sooo'u 'amalihee wa sudda 'anis sabeel; wa maa kaidu Fir'awna illaa fee tabaab

The ways into the heavens - so that I may look at the deity of Moses; but indeed, I think he is a liar." And thus was made attractive to Pharaoh the evil of his deed, and he was averted from the [right] way. And the plan of Pharaoh was not except in ruin.

(یعنی) آسمانوں کے رستوں پر، پھر موسیٰ کے خدا کو دیکھ لوں اور میں تو اسے جھوٹا سمجھتا ہوں۔ اور اسی طرح فرعون کو اس کے اعمال بد اچھے معلوم ہوتے تھے اور وہ رستے سے روک دیا گیا تھا۔ اور فرعون کی تدبیر تو بےکار تھی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The word: صرح (sarh) in verse 36: وَقَالَ فِرْ‌عَوْنُ يَا هَامَانُ ابْنِ لِي صَرْ‌حًا (And the Pharaoh said, "0 Haman, make a tower for me,) means a structure that rises high. An outward look at this statement suggests that the Pharaoh ordered his minister, Haman to build a structure that rises high...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: the routes of the heavens — the paths that lead to it and look upon read indicative fa-attali‘u as a supplement to ablughu ‘I may reach’; or read subjunctive fa-attali‘a as the response to ibni lī ‘build for me’ the God of Moses; for I truly think that he that is Moses is lying’ about his having a g...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How Fir`awn mocked the Lord of Musa Allah tells us of the arrogant and hostile defiance of Fir`awn and his rejection of Musa, when he commanded his minister Haman to build him a tower, i.e., a tall, high, strong fortress. He built it of bricks made from baked clay, as Allah says: فَأَوْقِدْ لِى يَهَ...

وَإِذْ يَتَحَآجُّونَ فِى ٱلنَّارِ فَيَقُولُ ٱلضُّعَفَٰٓؤُا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُنَّا لَكُمْ تَبَعًا فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّغْنُونَ عَنَّا نَصِيبًا مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ

Wa iz yatahaaajjoona fin Naari fa-yaqoolud du'afaaa'u lillazeenas takbarooo innaa kunnaa lakum taba'an fahal antum mughnoona annaa naseebam minan Naar

And [mention] when they will argue within the Fire, and the weak will say to those who had been arrogant, "Indeed, we were [only] your followers, so will you relieve us of a share of the Fire?"

اور جب وہ دوزخ میں جھگڑیں گے تو ادنیٰ درجے کے لوگ بڑے آدمیوں سے کہیں گے کہ ہم تو تمہارے تابع تھے تو کیا تم دوزخ (کے عذاب) کا کچھ حصہ ہم سے دور کرسکتے ہو؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the last verse cited here, it was said: النَّارُ‌ يُعْرَ‌ضُونَ عَلَيْهَا غُدُوًّا وَعَشِيًّا ۖ وَيَوْمَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ أَدْخِلُوا آلَ فِرْ‌عَوْنَ أَشَدَّ الْعَذَابِ. (It is the Fire before which they are presented morning and evening. And on the day when the Hour (of final judgment) will take...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And mention when they will be arguing when they the disbelievers will be disputing with one another in the Fire and the weak will say to those who were arrogant ‘Indeed we were your followers taba‘an is the plural of tābi‘; so will you now avail will you defend us against any portion of the Fire?’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Dispute of the People of Hell Allah tells us how the people of Hell will dispute and argue with one another, and Fir`awn and his people will be among them. The weak, who were the followers, will say to those who were arrogant, who were the leaders and masters: إِنَّا كُنَّا لَكُمْ تَبَعًا (Veril...

قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُلٌّ فِيهَآ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ حَكَمَ بَيْنَ ٱلْعِبَادِ

Qaalal lazeenas takbarooo innaa kullun feehaaa innal laaha qad hakama baynal'ibaad

Those who had been arrogant will say, "Indeed, all [of us] are in it. Indeed, Allah has judged between the servants."

بڑے آدمی کہیں گے کہ تم (بھی اور) ہم (بھی) سب دوزخ میں (رہیں گے) خدا بندوں میں فیصلہ کرچکا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the last verse cited here, it was said: النَّارُ‌ يُعْرَ‌ضُونَ عَلَيْهَا غُدُوًّا وَعَشِيًّا ۖ وَيَوْمَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ أَدْخِلُوا آلَ فِرْ‌عَوْنَ أَشَدَّ الْعَذَابِ. (It is the Fire before which they are presented morning and evening. And on the day when the Hour (of final judgment) will take...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Those who were arrogant will say ‘Indeed we are all together in it. God has indeed judged fairly between His servants’ admitting believers into Paradise and disbelievers into the Fire.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Dispute of the People of Hell Allah tells us how the people of Hell will dispute and argue with one another, and Fir`awn and his people will be among them. The weak, who were the followers, will say to those who were arrogant, who were the leaders and masters: إِنَّا كُنَّا لَكُمْ تَبَعًا (Veril...

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُجَٰدِلُونَ فِىٓ ءَايَٰتِ ٱللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ سُلْطَٰنٍ أَتَىٰهُمْ إِن فِى صُدُورِهِمْ إِلَّا كِبْرٌ مَّا هُم بِبَٰلِغِيهِ فَٱسْتَعِذْ بِٱللَّهِ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْبَصِيرُ

Innal lazeena yujaadi loona feee Aayaatil laahi bighairi sultaanin ataahum in fee sudoorihim illaa kibrum maa hum bibaaligheeh; fasta'iz billaahi innahoo Huwas Samee'ul Baseer

Indeed, those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah without [any] authority having come to them - there is not within their breasts except pride, [the extent of] which they cannot reach. So seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Seeing.

جو لوگ بغیر کسی دلیل کے جو ان کے پاس آئی ہو خدا کی آیتوں میں جھگڑتے ہیں ان کے دلوں میں اور کچھ نہیں (ارادہٴ) عظمت ہے اور وہ اس کو پہنچنے والے نہیں تو خدا کی پناہ مانگو۔ بےشک وہ سننے والا (اور) دیکھنے والا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 56, it was said: إِن فِي صُدُورِ‌هِمْ إِلَّا كِبْرٌ‌ مَّا هُم بِبَالِغِيهِ (there is nothing in their hearts but pride of greatness that they are not [ able ] to reach). It means that people who quarrel in the matter of the verses of Allah without having any valid argument really look forwa...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Truly those who dispute the signs of God the Qur’ān without any warrant any evidence that has come to them — there is only vanity in their breasts only arrogance and an evil desire to get the better of you which they will never attain and satisfy. So seek refuge with God from their evil. Surely He i...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Victory of the Messengers and the Believers إِنَّا لَنَنصُرُ رُسُلَنَا وَالَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ فِى الْحَيَوةِ الدُّنْيَا (Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe in this world's life). As-Suddi, "Allah never sends a Messenger to a people and they kill him or so...

ذَٰلِكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَفْرَحُونَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَبِمَا كُنتُمْ تَمْرَحُونَ

Zaalikum bimaa kuntum tafrahoona fil ardi bighairil haqqi wa bimaa kuntum tamrahoon

[The angels will say], "That was because you used to exult upon the earth without right and you used to behave insolently.

یہ اس کا بدلہ ہے کہ تم زمین میں حق کے بغیر (یعنی اس کے خلاف) خوش ہوا کرتے تھے اور اس کی (سزا ہے) کہ اترایا کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The word: تَفْرَ‌حُونَ (tafrahun) in verse 75: (This is because you used to rejoice on the earth wrongfully, and because you used to show arrogance.) has been derived from: فَرَح (farah) which means to be happy while the word: تَمْرَ‌حُونَ (tamrahun) is from: مَرَح (marah) which means to exult undul...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And it will also be said to them ‘That chastisement is because you used to exult in the earth without right by your idolatry and denial of resurrection and because you were insolent committing acts of disobedience in abundance.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The End of Those Who dispute and deny the Signs of Allah Allah says, `do you not wonder, O Muhammad, at those who deny the signs of Allah and dispute the truth by means of falsehood, how their minds are diverted from the truth and are misguided' الَّذِينَ كَذَّبُواْ بِالْكِـتَـبِ وَبِمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا...

ٱدْخُلُوٓا۟ أَبْوَٰبَ جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا فَبِئْسَ مَثْوَى ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرِينَ

Udkhulooo abwaaba Jahannama khaalideena feehaa fabi'sa maswal mutakabbireen

Enter the gates of Hell to abide eternally therein, and wretched is the residence of the arrogant."

(اب) جہنم کے دروازوں میں داخل ہوجاؤ۔ ہمیشہ اسی میں رہو گے۔ متکبروں کا کیا برا ٹھکانا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The word: تَفْرَ‌حُونَ (tafrahun) in verse 75: (This is because you used to rejoice on the earth wrongfully, and because you used to show arrogance.) has been derived from: فَرَح (farah) which means to be happy while the word: تَمْرَ‌حُونَ (tamrahun) is from: مَرَح (marah) which means to exult undul...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Enter the gates of Hell to abide therein’. Evil then is the ultimate abode of the arrogant!
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The End of Those Who dispute and deny the Signs of Allah Allah says, `do you not wonder, O Muhammad, at those who deny the signs of Allah and dispute the truth by means of falsehood, how their minds are diverted from the truth and are misguided' الَّذِينَ كَذَّبُواْ بِالْكِـتَـبِ وَبِمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا...

فَأَمَّا عَادٌ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَقَالُوا۟ مَنْ أَشَدُّ مِنَّا قُوَّةً أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَهُمْ هُوَ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَكَانُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا يَجْحَدُونَ

Fa ammaa 'Aadun fastak baroo fil ardi bighairul haqqi wa qaaloo man ashaddu minnaa quwwatan awalam yaraw annal laahal lazee khalaqahum Huwa ashaddu minhum quwwatanw wa kaanoo bi Aayaatinaa yajhadoon

As for 'Aad, they were arrogant upon the earth without right and said, "Who is greater than us in strength?" Did they not consider that Allah who created them was greater than them in strength? But they were rejecting Our signs.

جو عاد تھے وہ ناحق ملک میں غرور کرنے لگے اور کہنے لگے کہ ہم سے بڑھ کر قوت میں کون ہے؟ کیا انہوں نے نہیں دیکھا کہ خدا جس نے ان کو پیدا کیا وہ ان سے قوت میں بہت بڑھ کر ہے۔ اور وہ ہماری آیتوں سے انکار کرتے رہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The basic purpose of these verses is to warn the people of Makkah that if, even after seeing the manifest proofs of the Oneness of Allah, they do not accept the call of the Holy Prophet ﷺ ، they may face a punishment like the earlier people of ` Ad and Thamud had faced. In this context, a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: As for ‘Ād they acted arrogantly in the earth without right and they said upon their being threatened with the chastisement ‘Who is more powerful than us in might?’ in other words they believed no one to be so — a single man among them could pull out a huge rock from a mountainside and have the stre...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): A Warning to the Disbelievers and a Reminder of the Story of `Ad and Thamud Allah says: `Say, O Muhammad, to these idolators who disbelieve in the message of truth that you have brought: If you turn away from that which I have brought to you from Allah, then I warn you of the punishment of Allah lik...

فَإِنِ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فَٱلَّذِينَ عِندَ رَبِّكَ يُسَبِّحُونَ لَهُۥ بِٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ وَهُمْ لَا يَسْـَٔمُونَ

Fa inis-takbaroo fallazee na 'inda Rabbika yusabbihoona lahoo billaili wannnahaari wa hum laa yas'amoon

But if they are arrogant - then those who are near your Lord exalt Him by night and by day, and they do not become weary.

اگر یہ لوگ سرکشی کریں تو (خدا کو بھی ان کی پروا نہیں) جو (فرشتے) تمہارے پروردگار کے پاس ہیں وہ رات دن اس کی تسبیح کرتے رہتے ہیں اور (کبھی) تھکتے ہی نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَهُمْ لَا يَسْأَمُونَ (and they do not get weary. - 38) This is one of the verses called ` Verses of sajdah' the recitation of which makes it obligatory to perform sajdah (prostration) for the one who recites them and the one who listens to them. This sajdah is called sajdah of tilawah. There is co...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But if they disdain to prostrate to God alone still those who are with your Lord that is to say still the angels glorify perform prayers to Him night and day and they tire not they never weary thereof.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): From among the Signs of Allah Here Allah reminds His Creation of His power, and that He is the One Who has no equal, and He is Able to do all things. Allah's saying; وَمِنْ ءَايَـتِهِ الَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ (And from among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and t...

وَنَادَىٰ فِرْعَوْنُ فِى قَوْمِهِۦ قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ أَلَيْسَ لِى مُلْكُ مِصْرَ وَهَٰذِهِ ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِىٓ أَفَلَا تُبْصِرُونَ

Wa naadaa Fir'awnu fee qawmihee qaala yaa qawmi alaisa lee mulku Misra wa haazihil anhaaru tajree min tahtee afalaa tubsiroon

And Pharaoh called out among his people; he said, "O my people, does not the kingdom of Egypt belong to me, and these rivers flowing beneath me; then do you not see?

اور فرعون نے اپنی قوم سے پکار کر کہا کہ اے قوم کیا مصر کی حکومت میرے ہاتھ میں نہیں ہے۔ اور یہ نہریں جو میرے (محلوں کے) نیچے بہہ رہی ہیں (میری نہیں ہیں) کیا تم دیکھتے نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Incidents related to Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) have been stated by the Qur'an at many places repeatedly, and the incidents referred to in the present verses have been described in detail in Surah Al-A` raf. The reason for reminding these incidents here is to show that the objection of t...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And Pharaoh proclaimed boastfully among his people ‘O my people does not the kingdom of Egypt belong to me and these rivers of the Nile flowing beneath me? that is to say beneath my palaces. Do you not perceive? my magnificence.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Fir`awn's Address to His People and how Allah punished Him Allah tells us how Fir`awn stubbornly persisted in his rebellion and disbelief. He assembled his people and addressed them in a vainglorious fashion, boasting of his dominion over Egypt. أَلَيْسَ لِى مُلْكُ مِصْرَ وَهَـذِهِ الاٌّنْهَـرُ تَجْ...

أَمْ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ هَٰذَا ٱلَّذِى هُوَ مَهِينٌ وَلَا يَكَادُ يُبِينُ

Am ana khairum min haazal lazee huwa maheenunw wa laa yuakaadu yubeen

Or am I [not] better than this one who is insignificant and hardly makes himself clear?

بےشک میں اس شخص سے جو کچھ عزت نہیں رکھتا اور صاف گفتگو بھی نہیں کرسکتا کہیں بہتر ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَلَا يَكَادُ يُبِينُ (and can hardly express himself - 43:52). Although as a result of his own supplication, the stammering of Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) had been removed by Allah Ta` ala, Fir'aun remembered his previous state only, and hence this aspersion. And it is possible also that by saying ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Or do you perceive in which case am I not better than this one namely Moses who is contemptible feeble and lowly and who can scarcely speak clearly? who can scarcely articulate his speech because of his lisp — which was the result of his accidentally placing a hot coal in his mouth when he was a chi...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Fir`awn's Address to His People and how Allah punished Him Allah tells us how Fir`awn stubbornly persisted in his rebellion and disbelief. He assembled his people and addressed them in a vainglorious fashion, boasting of his dominion over Egypt. أَلَيْسَ لِى مُلْكُ مِصْرَ وَهَـذِهِ الاٌّنْهَـرُ تَجْ...

وَأَن لَّا تَعْلُوا۟ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ إِنِّىٓ ءَاتِيكُم بِسُلْطَٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ

Wa al laa ta'loo 'alal laahi innee aateekum bisultaanim mubeen

And [saying], "Be not haughty with Allah. Indeed, I have come to you with clear authority.

اور خدا کے سامنے سرکشی نہ کرو۔ میں تمہارے پاس کھلی دلیل لے کر آیا ہوں

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary دُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ...visible smoke" in verse (10) embodies a prophecy and the Prophet ﷺ was asked to watch for the Day when the sky will bring forth a manifest smoke covering the people. There are three opinions recorded about this from the Companions and their pupils. The first view is tha...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: and ‘Do not rebel do not try to act strong against God by neglecting obedience to Him. Lo! I bring you a clear warrant’ clear proof of the sincerity of my Mission — but they threatened to stone him to death.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and Fir`awn, and how the Children of Israel were saved Allah tells us, `before these idolators, We tested the people of Fir`awn, the copts of Egypt.' وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ (when there came to them a noble Messenger.) means, Musa, peace be upon him, the one to whom Allah spoke...

مِن فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ

Min Fir'awn; innahoo kaana 'aaliyam minal musrifeen

From Pharaoh. Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.

(یعنی) فرعون سے۔ بےشک وہ سرکش (اور) حد سے نکلا ہوا تھا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Weeping of the Sky and the Earth فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ السَّمَاءُ وَالْأَرْ‌ضُ "So, neither the sky and earth wept over them... (44:29) ". This means they did not perform any righteous deeds on earth which would weep for them when they died, nor did any of their righteous deeds ascend through the ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: from Pharaoh min Fir‘awna is said to be a substitution for al-‘adhābi on the basis of an implied annexation that is to say min ‘adhābi Fir‘awna; or it is said to be a circumstantial qualifier referring to al-‘adhāb ‘the chastisement’. Truly he was a tyrant of the wanton ones.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and Fir`awn, and how the Children of Israel were saved Allah tells us, `before these idolators, We tested the people of Fir`awn, the copts of Egypt.' وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ (when there came to them a noble Messenger.) means, Musa, peace be upon him, the one to whom Allah spoke...

يَسْمَعُ ءَايَٰتِ ٱللَّهِ تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ يُصِرُّ مُسْتَكْبِرًا كَأَن لَّمْ يَسْمَعْهَا فَبَشِّرْهُ بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ

Yasma'u Aayaatil laahi tutlaa 'alaihi summa yusirru mustakbiran ka-al lam yasma'haa fabashshirhu bi'azaabin aleem

Who hears the verses of Allah recited to him, then persists arrogantly as if he had not heard them. So give him tidings of a painful punishment.

(کہ) خدا کی آیتیں اس کو پڑھ کر سنائی جاتی ہیں تو ان کو سن تو لیتا ہے (مگر) پھر غرور سے ضد کرتا ہے کہ گویا ان کو سنا ہی نہیں۔ سو ایسے شخص کو دکھ دینے والے عذاب کی خوشخبری سنا دو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍ ("Woe to every sinful liar... 45:7) " There are several views related to the background of revelation of this verse. Some Traditions relate that the verse was revealed in connection with Nadr Ibn Harith. Others report that it was revealed in connection with Harith Ib...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: who hears the signs of God the Qur’ān being recited to him then persists in his disbelief arrogantly disdainful of faith as if he had not heard them. So give him tidings of a painful chastisement.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Description of the Sinful Liar and His Requital Allah the Exalted says, تِلْكَ آيَـتُ اللَّهِ (These are the Ayat of Allah) -- in reference to the Qur'an with the proofs and evidences that it contains, نَتْلُوهَا عَلَيْكَ بِالْحَقِّ (which We recite to you with truth.) for they contain the truth...

وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ أَفَلَمْ تَكُنْ ءَايَٰتِى تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ فَٱسْتَكْبَرْتُمْ وَكُنتُمْ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ

Wa ammal lazeena kafarooo afalam takun Aayaatee tutlaa 'alaikum fastakbartum wa kuntum qawmam mujrimeen

But as for those who disbelieved, [it will be said], "Were not Our verses recited to you, but you were arrogant and became a people of criminals?

اور جنہوں نے کفر کیا۔ (ان سے کہا جائے گا کہ) بھلا ہماری آیتیں تم کو پڑھ کر سنائی نہیں جاتی تھیں؟ پھر تم نے تکبر کیا اور تم نافرمان لوگ تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary وَتَرَ‌ىٰ كُلَّ أُمَّةٍ جَاثِيَةً ("And you will see every community kneeling down...45:28" ). The word jathiyah is derived from جُثُو juthuww. It means ` to sit with knees upon the ground'. Sayyidna Sufyan ؓ says that the word means ` to sit in such a way that only the knees and the toes...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But as for those who disbelieved it will be said to them ‘Were not My signs was not the Qur’ān recited to you but you were disdainful you were arrogant and were a guilty a disbelieving lot?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah states to us His judgement in His creation on the Day of Resurrection, فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ الصَّـلِحَـتِ (Then, as for those who believed and did good deeds,) Those whose hearts believed and their limbs performed good deeds, in sincerity to Allah and conforming with Islam...

وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَوْ كَانَ خَيْرًا مَّا سَبَقُونَآ إِلَيْهِ وَإِذْ لَمْ يَهْتَدُوا۟ بِهِۦ فَسَيَقُولُونَ هَٰذَآ إِفْكٌ قَدِيمٌ

Wa qaalal lazeena kafaroo lillazeena aamanoo law kaana khairam maa sabaqoonaaa ilyh; wa iz lam yahtadoo bihee fasa yaqooloona haazaaa ifkun qadeem

And those who disbelieve say of those who believe, "If it had [truly] been good, they would not have preceded us to it." And when they are not guided by it, they will say, "This is an ancient falsehood."

اور کافر مومنوں سے کہتے ہیں کہ اگر یہ (دین) کچھ بہتر ہوتا تو یہ لوگ اس کی طرف ہم سے پہلے نہ دوڑ پڑتے اور جب وہ اس سے ہدایت یاب نہ ہوئے تو اب کہیں گے کہ یہ پرانا جھوٹ ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary لَوْ كَانَ خَيْرً‌ا مَّا سَبَقُونَا إِلَيْهِ (Had it [ Islamic faith ] been a good thing, these [ weak and poor ] people would not have preceded us [ in proceeding ] towards it._ 46:11) Arrogance and pride pervert the human intellect also. An arrogant person considers his own opinions and...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And those who disbelieve say of those who believe that is they say with regards to them ‘Had it faith been anything good they would not have attained it before us’. And since they the ones now speaking will not be guided by it that is by the Qur’ān they say ‘This that is the Qur’ān is an ancient lie...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Qur'an is Allah's True Speech and the Position of the Disbelievers and the Muslims towards it Allah says, قُلْ (Say) meaning, `O Muhammad to these idolators who disbelieve in the Qur'an.' أَرَءَيْتُمْ إِن كَانَ (Tell me! If it was) meaning, this Qur'an. مِنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ وَكَفَرْتُمْ بِهِ (from...

وَيَوْمَ يُعْرَضُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلنَّارِ أَذْهَبْتُمْ طَيِّبَٰتِكُمْ فِى حَيَاتِكُمُ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱسْتَمْتَعْتُم بِهَا فَٱلْيَوْمَ تُجْزَوْنَ عَذَابَ ٱلْهُونِ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَسْتَكْبِرُونَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَبِمَا كُنتُمْ تَفْسُقُونَ

Wa Yawma yu'radul lazeena kafaroo 'alan Naai azhabtum taiyibaatikum fee hayaatikumud dunyaa wastam ta'tum bihaa fal Yawma tujzawna 'azaabal hooni bimaa kuntum tastakbiroona fil ardi bighairil haqqi wa bimaa kuntum tafsuqoon

And the Day those who disbelieved are exposed to the Fire [it will be said], "You exhausted your pleasures during your worldly life and enjoyed them, so this Day you will be awarded the punishment of [extreme] humiliation because you were arrogant upon the earth without right and because you were defiantly disobedient."

اور جس دن کافر دوزخ کے سامنے کئے جائیں گے (تو کہا جائے گا کہ) تم اپنی دنیا کی زندگی میں لذتیں حاصل کرچکے اور ان سے متمتع ہوچکے سو آج تم کو ذلت کا عذاب ہے، (یہ) اس کی سزا (ہے) کہ تم زمین میں ناحق غرور کیا کرتے تھے۔ اور اس کی بدکرداری کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَذْهَبْتُمْ طَيِّبَاتِكُمْ فِي حَيَاتِكُمُ الدُّنْيَا ("You have consumed your good things in your worldly life - 46:20), It means that the infidels will be told that they had already been awarded delights, luxuries and enjoyment in the worldly life for whatever good deeds they had done there; now ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And on the day when those who disbelieve are exposed to the Fire by its being revealed for them it will be said to them ‘You squandered read with one hamza adhhabtum or with two hamzas as an interrogative a-adhhabtum ‘have you sqaundered …?’; or with one hamza adhhabtum or with an initial long ‘a’ ā...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Mention of the Undutiful Children and Their End In the previous Ayat, Allah mentions the dutiful offspring who supplicate for their parents and treat them with kindness. He describes the success and salvation He has prepared for them. Here He connects to that discussion the situation of the wretched...

وَأَنتُمْ سَٰمِدُونَ

Wa antum saamidoon

While you are proudly sporting?

اور تم غفلت میں پڑ رہے ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَأَنتُمْ سَامِدُونَ (while you are engaged in vain play?....53:61). Samidun is the plural of "samid" from the root word sumud which literally denotes to be heedless. Samidun is used in the sense of ghafilun, meaning unmindful. Some of the Imams have interpreted the word sumud to mean to sing. That ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: while you remain oblivious? unmindful and heedless of what is required of you.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): A Warning and Exhortation, the Order to prostrate and to be humble Allah said, هَـذَا نَذِيرٌ (This is a warner) in reference to Muhammad ﷺ , مِّنَ النُّذُرِ الاٍّوْلَى (from the warners of old.) means, just like the warners of old, he was sent as a Messenger as they were sent as Messengers. Allah t...

أَمْ يَقُولُونَ نَحْنُ جَمِيعٌ مُّنتَصِرٌ

Am yaqooloona nahnu jamee'um muntasir

Or do they say, "We are an assembly supporting [each other]"?

کیا یہ لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ ہماری جماعت بڑی مضبوط ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological analysis The word زُبُر zubur (in verse 43) is the plural of zabur, which stands for any written book. It specifically refers to the Scripture that was revealed to Prophet Dawud (علیہ السلام) . أَدْهَىٰ وَأَمَرُّ‌ (...more calamitous and more bitter...54:46). The word adha means more o...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Or do they the disbelievers of Quraysh say ‘We are a host that will be helped to victory’? against Muhammad (s)? When Abū Jahl on the day of Badr said ‘We are a host that will be helped to victory’ the following was revealed
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Fir`awn and His People Allah the Exalted narrates to us the story of Fir`awn and his people. A Messenger came to them from Allah, Musa supported by his brother Harun. Their Messengers delivered good news if they believe, and a warning if they rejected the Message. Allah supported Musa a...

لِّكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ وَلَا تَفْرَحُوا۟ بِمَآ ءَاتَىٰكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخْتَالٍ فَخُورٍ

Likailaa taasaw 'alaa maa faatakum wa laa tafrahoo bimaaa aataakum; wallaahu laa yuhibbu kulla mukhtaalin fakhoor

In order that you not despair over what has eluded you and not exult [in pride] over what He has given you. And Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful -

تاکہ جو (مطلب) تم سے فوت ہوگیا ہو اس کا غم نہ کھایا کرو اور جو تم کو اس نے دیا ہو اس پر اترایا نہ کرو۔ اور خدا کسی اترانے اور شیخی بگھارنے والے کو دوست نہیں رکھتا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Patience and Gratitude لِّكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ وَلَا تَفْرَ‌حُوا بِمَا آتَاكُمْ (...so that you may neither grieve on what has escaped you, nor over-exult on what He has given you ...57:23) This means that Allah has informed us of His encompassing knowledge, recording all things be...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: so that you may not kay-lā kay makes a verb subjunctive with the same sense as an as in an-lā ‘so that … not’ that is to say God informs you of this so that you may not grieve for what escapes you nor exult with a wanton exultation rather an exultation that is followed by a thanksgiving for the grac...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Everything that affects Mankind, is duly measured and destined Allah reminds of His measuring and deciding the destiny of all things before He created the creation, مَآ أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ فِى الاٌّرْضِ وَلاَ فِى أَنفُسِكُمْ (No calamity occurs on the earth nor in yourselves) meaning, `there is n...

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ تَعَالَوْا۟ يَسْتَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ لَوَّوْا۟ رُءُوسَهُمْ وَرَأَيْتَهُمْ يَصُدُّونَ وَهُم مُّسْتَكْبِرُونَ

Wa izaa qeela lahum ta'aalaw yastaghfir lakum rasoolul laahi lawwaw ru'oo sahum wa ra aytahum yasuddoona wa hum mustakbiroon

And when it is said to them, "Come, the Messenger of Allah will ask forgiveness for you," they turn their heads aside and you see them evading while they are arrogant.

اور جب ان سے کہا جائے کہ آؤ رسول خدا تمہارے لئے مغفرت مانگیں تو سر ہلا دیتے ہیں اور تم ان کو دیکھو کہ تکبر کرتے ہوئے منہ پھیر لیتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Let us now study some specific sentences of the Surah: وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ تَعَالَوْا يَسْتَغْفِرْ‌ لَكُمْ رَ‌سُولُ اللَّـهِ (And when it is said to them, “ Come on, and Allah’ s Messenger will pray for your forgiveness”…63:5). When this Surah exposed the false oaths of ‘Abdullah Ibn Ubayy, the lea...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when it is said to them ‘Come offer apologies and God’s Messenger will ask forgiveness for you’ they twist read lawwaw or lawū they turn their heads and you see them turning away rejecting this offer disdainful.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Hypocrites are not interested to ask the prophet to ask Allah to forgive Them Allah the Exalted states about the hypocrites, may Allah curse them, وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ تَعَالَوْاْ يَسْتَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ لَوَّوْاْ رُءُوسَهُمْ (And when it is said to them: "Come, so that the Messenger of ...

وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍ قَٰدِرِينَ

Wa ghadaw 'alaa hardin qaadireen

And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able.

اور کوشش کے ساتھ سویرے ہی جا پہنچے (گویا کھیتی پر) قادر ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَغَدَوْا عَلَىٰ حَرْ‌دٍ قَادِرِ‌ينَ And in early hours of the day they rushed quickly, while they were (assuming themselves) powerful (to pluck the fruits and prevent the poor.) [ 68:25] '. The word hard means 'to prevent' and 'to express anger'.5 In other words, they thought they had the power to ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they went forth early supposing themselves able to prohibit to prevent the poor folk from enjoying the fruit.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): قَالُواْ سُبْحَـنَ رَبّنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا ظَـلِمِينَ- فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ يَتَلَـوَمُونَ- قَالُواْ يوَيْلَنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا طَـغِينَ- عَسَى رَبُّنَآ أَن يُبْدِلَنَا خَيْراً مّنْهَآ إِنَّآ إِلَى رَبّنَا رغِبُونَ- كَذَلِكَ الْعَذَابُ وَلَعَذَابُ الاْخِرَةِ أَكْبَرُ لَوْ كَانُواْ يَعْلَمُ...

وَإِنِّى كُلَّمَا دَعَوْتُهُمْ لِتَغْفِرَ لَهُمْ جَعَلُوٓا۟ أَصَٰبِعَهُمْ فِىٓ ءَاذَانِهِمْ وَٱسْتَغْشَوْا۟ ثِيَابَهُمْ وَأَصَرُّوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ ٱسْتِكْبَارًا

Wa inee kullamaa da'awtuhum litaghfira lahum ja'alooo asaabi'ahum fee aazaanihim wastaghshaw siyaabahum wa asaarroo wastakbarus tikbaaraa

And indeed, every time I invited them that You may forgive them, they put their fingers in their ears, covered themselves with their garments, persisted, and were arrogant with [great] arrogance.

جب جب میں نے ان کو بلایا کہ (توبہ کریں اور) تو ان کو معاف فرمائے تو انہوں نے اپنے کانوں میں انگلیاں دے لیں اور کپڑے اوڑھ لئے اور اڑ گئے اور اکڑ بیٹھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary يَغْفِرْ‌ لَكُم مِّن ذُنُوبِكُمْ and Allah will forgive you your sins, 71:4). The particle min is often used to indicate division into parts, that is, to refer to only a part of an amount, group or number. If it is taken in that sense here, it would signify that by embracing the faith onl...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And indeed whenever I summoned them so that You might forgive them they put their fingers in their ears in order not to hear what I say and draw their cloaks over themselves they cover their heads with them in order not to catch sight of me and they persist in their disbelief and act in great arroga...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Nuh complains about his Encounter with His People Allah tells about His servant and Messenger, Nuh, and that he complained to his Lord about the response he received from his people, and how he was patient with them for this long period of time -- which was nine hundred and fifty years. He complaine...

ثُمَّ عَبَسَ وَبَسَرَ

Summa 'abasa wa basar

Then he frowned and scowled;

پھر تیوری چڑھائی اور منہ بگاڑ لیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Annual Income of Walid Ibn Mughirah: Ten Million Guineas The disbeliever referred to here is Walid Ibn Mughirah. Allah had favoured him with abundant wealth, property and children. According to Ibn ` Abbas 4his land, property and gardens stretched from Makkah to Ta'if. According to Thauri, his a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then he frowned he contracted his face and glowered anguished by what he wanted to say and scowled increasing the contracting and the glowering in his face.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): A Threat for Whoever claims that the Qur'an is Magic Allah threatens this wicked person whom He has favored with the blessings of this world, yet he is ungrateful for the blessings of Allah and he meets them with disbelief (in Allah) and rejection of His Ayat. He invents lies against Allah's Ayat an...

ثُمَّ أَدْبَرَ وَٱسْتَكْبَرَ

Summaa adbara wastakbar

Then he turned back and was arrogant

پھر پشت پھیر کر چلا اور (قبول حق سے) غرور کیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Annual Income of Walid Ibn Mughirah: Ten Million Guineas The disbeliever referred to here is Walid Ibn Mughirah. Allah had favoured him with abundant wealth, property and children. According to Ibn ` Abbas 4his land, property and gardens stretched from Makkah to Ta'if. According to Thauri, his a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then he turned his back to faith in disdain scornful of following the Prophet s
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): A Threat for Whoever claims that the Qur'an is Magic Allah threatens this wicked person whom He has favored with the blessings of this world, yet he is ungrateful for the blessings of Allah and he meets them with disbelief (in Allah) and rejection of His Ayat. He invents lies against Allah's Ayat an...

بَلْ يُرِيدُ كُلُّ ٱمْرِئٍ مِّنْهُمْ أَن يُؤْتَىٰ صُحُفًا مُّنَشَّرَةً

Bal yureedu kullum ri'im minhum any yu'taa suhufam munashsharah

Rather, every person among them desires that he would be given scriptures spread about.

اصل یہ ہے کہ ان میں سے ہر شخص یہ چاہتا ہے کہ اس کے پاس کھلی ہوئی کتاب آئے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَمَا لَهُمْ عَنِ التَّذْكِرَةِ مُعْرِضِيْنَ (So what has happened to them that they are turning away from the Reminder... 74:49) The word tadhkirah (Reminder), in this context, refers to the Holy Qur'an, because the word literally signifies a 'reminder or something that reminds'. The Qur'an is uniq...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Nay but everyone of them desires to be given unrolled scrolls from God exalted be He enjoining them to follow the Prophet s as they said before ‘And even then we will not believe your ascension until you bring down for us a book that we may read’ Q. 1793.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): What will take place in the Discussion between the People of Paradise and the People of the Hellfire Allah informs that, كُلُّ نَفْسٍ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ رَهِينَةٌ (Every person is a pledge for what he has earned,) meaning, bound to his deed on the Day of Judgement. Ibn `Abbas and others have said this. ...

فَقَالَ أَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ

Faqala ana rabbu kumul-a'laa.

And said, "I am your most exalted lord."

کہنے لگا کہ تمہارا سب سے بڑا مالک میں ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The fifth quality of the angels: فَالْمُدَبِّرَ‌اتِ أَمْرً‌ا (then manage [ to do ] everything [ they are ordered to do,]...79:5). In other words, the last task of these angels of death will be as follows: Those who are commanded to reward and comfort the deserving souls, will gather means of reward...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: and said ‘I am your most high lord!’ above whom is no other lord.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Mentioning the Story of Musa and that it is a Lesson for Those Who fear Allah Allah informs His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ about His Messenger Musa. He mentions that he sent Musa to Fir`awn and He aided him with miracles. Yet, even after this, Fir`awn continued in his disbelief and transgression until All...

أَمَّا مَنِ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰ

Amma manis taghnaa

As for he who thinks himself without need,

جو پروا نہیں کرتا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لَعَلَّهُ يَزَّكَّىٰ أَوْ يَذَّكَّرُ‌ فَتَنفَعَهُ الذِّكْرَ‌ىٰ (May be, [ if you had attended him properly,] he would have attained purity, or have taken to the advice, and the advice would have benefited him....80:3-4). In other words, because Sayyidna ` Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum ؓ was a genuine beli...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But as for the one who thinks himself self-sufficient through wealth
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ (In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Prophet being reprimanded because He frowned at a Weak Man More than one of the scholars of Tafsir mentioned that one day the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was addressing one o...

ٱلَّتِى لَمْ يُخْلَقْ مِثْلُهَا فِى ٱلْبِلَٰدِ

Allatee lam yukhlaq misluhaa fil bilaad

The likes of whom had never been created in the land?

کہ تمام ملک میں ایسے پیدا نہیں ہوئے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: They are introduced here by the epithet: ذَاتِ الْعِمَادِ (the men of tall pillars) The word ` imad' and 'amud' means 'pillar'. The people of ` Ad are mentioned as the men of tall pillars because they were very tall in stature. They were a stronger and more powerful people than any other nations. Th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: the like of which was not created in the land in terms of their power of assault and strength
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah Recitation of Surat Al-Fajr in the Prayer An-Nasa'i recorded a narration from Jabir that Mu`adh prayed a prayer and a man came and joined him in the prayer. Mu`adh made the prayer long, so the man went and prayed (alone) at the side of the Masjid, and then left. When Mu`...

أَيَحْسَبُ أَن لَّن يَقْدِرَ عَلَيْهِ أَحَدٌ

Ayahsabu al-lai yaqdira 'alaihi ahad

Does he think that never will anyone overcome him?

کیا وہ خیال رکھتا ہے کہ اس پر کوئی قابو نہ پائے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي كَبَدٍ (Indeed We have created man [ to live ] in hard struggle…90:4) The word kabad means 'labour, 'toil' or 'difficulty'. The verse purports to say that man's life is a series of hard and toilsome works. Ibn ` Abbas ؓ says: 'Man was conceived and held in his mother...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Does he suppose does the strong man of Quraysh namely Abū’l-Ashadd b. Kalada presume on account of his strength that an softened in place of the hardened form its subject omitted that is to say annahu no one will have power over him? Yet God has power over him.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Swearing by the Sanctity of Makkah and Other Things that Man was created in Hardship Here Allah has sworn by Makkah, the Mother of the Towns, addressing its resident (durin...

يَقُولُ أَهْلَكْتُ مَالًا لُّبَدًا

Yaqoolu ahlaktu maalal lubadaa

He says, "I have spent wealth in abundance."

کہتا ہے کہ میں نے بہت سا مال برباد کیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي كَبَدٍ (Indeed We have created man [ to live ] in hard struggle…90:4) The word kabad means 'labour, 'toil' or 'difficulty'. The verse purports to say that man's life is a series of hard and toilsome works. Ibn ` Abbas ؓ says: 'Man was conceived and held in his mother...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He says ‘I have exhausted in enmity of Muhammad (s) vast wealth!’ great wealth piles and piles of it.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Swearing by the Sanctity of Makkah and Other Things that Man was created in Hardship Here Allah has sworn by Makkah, the Mother of the Towns, addressing its resident (durin...

وَأَمَّا مَنۢ بَخِلَ وَٱسْتَغْنَىٰ

Wa ammaa mam bakhila wastaghnaa

But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need

اور جس نے بخل کیا اور بےپروا بنا رہا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَسَنُيَسِّرُ‌هُ لِلْيُسْرَ‌ىٰ (We will facilitate for him the way to extreme ease [ i.e. the comforts of Paradise ]....92:7). The word yusra literally denotes 'ease and comfort' or a thing in which there is no difficulty, but here it refers to "Paradise". Likewise, referring to the second group it ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But as for him who is niggardly with what is due to God and deems himself self-sufficient without need for His reward 929 and denies the best word
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Recitation of Surat Al-Layl in the `Isha' Prayer The statement of the Prophet to Mu`adh has already preceded, where he said, «فَهَلَّا صَلَّيْتَ ب سَبِّحِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ الاّعْلَى وَالشَّمْسِ وَضُحَـهَا وَالَّيْلِ إِذَا يَغْشَى» (Why did you not pray with (the recitation of) (Glorify the Name of ...

أَن رَّءَاهُ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰٓ

Ar-ra aahus taghnaa

Because he sees himself self-sufficient.

جب کہ اپنے تیئں غنی دیکھتا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Verses [ 6-7] كَلَّا إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَيَطْغَىٰ أَن رَّ‌آهُ اسْتَغْنَىٰ (The fact is that man crosses the limits, because he deems himself to be free of need.) Although the verse immediately refers to a particular person, namely, Abu Jahl who insulted the Holy Prophet ﷺ ، the statement is general ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: when he sees it that is to say his own soul to be self-sufficient in terms of wealth — this was revealed regarding Abū Jahl ra’ā ‘sees’ means to see mentally; istaghnā ‘self-sufficient’ is the second direct object; an ra’āhu ‘when he sees it’ is an object denoting reason.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Threat against Man's Transgression for the sake of Wealth Allah informs that man is very pleased, most evil, scornful and transgressive when he considers himself self-sufficient and having an abundance of wealth. Then Allah threatens, warns and admonishes him in His saying, إِنَّ إِلَى رَبِّكَ ا...
Hadith — 7 traditions
Sahih al-Bukhari 59:109sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ رَأْسُ الْكُفْرِ نَحْوَ الْمَشْرِقِ، وَالْفَخْرُ وَالْخُيَلاَءُ فِي أَهْلِ الْخَيْلِ وَالإِبِلِ، وَالْفَدَّادِينَ أَهْلِ الْوَبَرِ، وَالسَّكِينَةُ فِي أَهْلِ الْغَنَمِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The main source of disbelief is in the east. Pride and arrogance are characteristics of the owners of horses and camels, and those bedouins who are busy with their camels and pay no attention to Religion; while modesty and gentleness are the characteristics of the owners of sheep

ہم سے عبداللہ بن یوسف نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا ہم کو امام مالک نے خبر دی، انہیں ابوالزناد نے خبر دی، انہیں اعرج نے خبر دی، اور انہیں ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ”کفر کی چوٹی مشرق میں ہے اور فخر اور تکبر کرنا گھوڑے والوں، اونٹ والوں اور زمینداروں میں ہوتا ہے جو ( عموماً ) گاؤں کے رہنے والے ہوتے ہیں اور بکری والوں میں دل جمعی ہوتی ہے۔“

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:9sahih

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الْفَخْرُ وَالْخُيَلاَءُ فِي الْفَدَّادِينَ أَهْلِ الْوَبَرِ، وَالسَّكِينَةُ فِي أَهْلِ الْغَنَمِ، وَالإِيمَانُ يَمَانٍ، وَالْحِكْمَةُ يَمَانِيَةٌ ‏"‏‏.‏ سُمِّيَتِ الْيَمَنَ لأَنَّهَا عَنْ يَمِينِ الْكَعْبَةِ، وَالشَّأْمَ عَنْ يَسَارِ الْكَعْبَةِ، وَالْمَشْأَمَةُ الْمَيْسَرَةُ، وَالْيَدُ الْيُسْرَى الشُّؤْمَى، وَالْجَانِبُ الأَيْسَرُ الأَشْأَمُ‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "Pride and arrogance are characteristics of the rural bedouins while calmness is found among the owners of sheep. Belief is Yemenite, and wisdom is also Yemenite i.e. the Yemenites are well-known for their true belief and wisdom)." Abu `Abdullah (Al-Bukhari) said, "Yemen was called so because it is situated to the right of the Ka`ba, and Sham was called so because it is situated to the left of the Ka`ba

ہم سے ابوالیمان نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم کو شعیب نے خبر دی، ان سے زہری نے بیان کیا، انہیں ابوسلمہ بن عبدالرحمٰن نے خبر دی اور ان سے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ میں نے نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سے سنا، آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم فرما رہے تھے کہ فخر اور تکبر ان چیخنے اور شور مچانے والے اونٹ والوں میں ہے اور بکری چرانے والوں میں نرم دلی اور ملائمت ہوتی ہے اور ایمان تو یمن میں ہے حکمت ( حدیث ) بھی یمنی ہے، ابوعبداللہ یعنی ( امام بخاری رحمہ اللہ ) نے کہا کہ یمن کا نام یمن اس لیے ہوا کہ یہ کعبہ کے دائیں جانب ہے اور شام کو شام اس لیے کہتے ہیں کہ یہ کعبہ کے بائیں جانب ہے۔ «المشأمة» بائیں جانب کو کہتے ہیں۔ بائیں ہاتھ کو «الشؤمى» کہتے ہیں اور بائیں جانب کو «الأشأم‏.» کہتے ہیں۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 77:6sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَنْظُرُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ إِلَى مَنْ جَرَّ إِزَارَهُ بَطَرًا ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), "Allah will not look, on the Day of Resurrection, at a person who drags his Izar (behind him) out of pride and arrogance

ہم سے عبداللہ بن یوسف نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم کو امام مالک نے خبر دی، انہیں ابوالزناد نے، انہیں اعرج نے اور انہیں ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ”جو شخص اپنا تہمد غرور کی وجہ سے گھسیٹتا ہے، اللہ تعالیٰ قیامت کے دن اس کی طرف دیکھے گا نہیں۔“

Sahih al-Bukhari 77:7sahih

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ أَوْ قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بَيْنَمَا رَجُلٌ يَمْشِي فِي حُلَّةٍ، تُعْجِبُهُ نَفْسُهُ مُرَجِّلٌ جُمَّتَهُ، إِذْ خَسَفَ اللَّهُ بِهِ، فَهْوَ يَتَجَلَّلُ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet (or 'Abul Qasim) said, "While a man was walking, clad in a two-piece garment and proud of himself with his hair well-combed, suddenly Allah made him sink into the earth and he will go on sinking into it till the Day of Resurrection

ہم سے آدم بن ابی ایاس نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے شعبہ نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے محمد بن زیاد نے بیان کیا، کہا کہ میں نے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ سے سنا، انہوں نے بیان کیا کہ نبی یا ( یہ بیان کیا کہ ) ابوالقاسم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ” ( بنی اسرائیل میں ) ایک شخص ایک جوڑا پہن کر کبر و غرور میں سر مست، سر کے بالوں میں کنگھی کئے ہوئے اکڑ کر اتراتا جا رہا تھا کہ اللہ تعالیٰ نے اسے زمین میں دھنسا دیا اب وہ قیامت تک اس میں تڑپتا رہے گا یا دھنستا رہے گا۔“

Sahih al-Bukhari 77:8sahih

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عُفَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي اللَّيْثُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَيْنَا رَجُلٌ يَجُرُّ إِزَارَهُ، خُسِفَ بِهِ، فَهْوَ يَتَجَلَّلُ فِي الأَرْضِ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ يُونُسُ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعْهُ شُعَيْبٌ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، جَرِيرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ قَالَ كُنْتُ مَعَ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ عَلَى باب دَارِهِ فَقَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ‏.‏

Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "While a man was dragging his Izar on the ground (behind him), suddenly Allah made him sink into the earth and he will go on sinking into it till the Day of Resurrection." Narrated Abu Huraira: that he heard the Prophet (narrating as above No)

ہم سے سعید بن عفیر نے بیان کیا، کہا کہ مجھ سے لیث بن سعد نے بیان کیا، کہا کہ مجھ سے عبدالرحمٰن بن خالد نے بیان کیا، ان سے ابن شہاب نے، ان سے سالم بن عبداللہ نے اور ان سے ان کے والد نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ”ایک شخص غرور میں اپنا تہمد گھسیٹتا ہوا چل رہا تھا کہ اسے زمین میں دھنسا دیا گیا اور وہ اسی طرح قیامت تک زمین میں دھنستا ہی رہے گا۔“ اس کی متابعت یونس نے زہری سے کی ہے، انہوں نے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ سے، اسے مرفوعاً نہیں بیان کیا۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 77:9sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مَطَرُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ لَقِيتُ مُحَارِبَ بْنَ دِثَارٍ عَلَى فَرَسٍ وَهْوَ يَأْتِي مَكَانَهُ الَّذِي يَقْضِي فِيهِ فَسَأَلْتُهُ عَنْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ فَحَدَّثَنِي فَقَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَنْ جَرَّ ثَوْبَهُ مَخِيلَةً، لَمْ يَنْظُرِ اللَّهُ إِلَيْهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ لِمُحَارِبٍ أَذَكَرَ إِزَارَهُ قَالَ مَا خَصَّ إِزَارًا وَلاَ قَمِيصًا‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ جَبَلَةُ بْنُ سُحَيْمٍ وَزَيْدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ وَزَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏ وَقَالَ اللَّيْثُ عَنْ نَافِعٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ مِثْلَهُ‏.‏ وَتَابَعَهُ مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ وَعُمَرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ وَقُدَامَةُ بْنُ مُوسَى عَنْ سَالِمٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَنْ جَرَّ ثَوْبَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whoever drags his clothes (on the ground) out of pride and arrogance, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection

ہم سے مطر بن فضل نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے شبابہ نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے شعبہ نے بیان کیا، کہا کہ میں نے محارب بن دثار قاضی سے ملاقات کی، وہ گھوڑے پر سوار تھے اور مکان عدالت میں آ رہے تھے جس میں وہ فیصلہ کیا کرتے تھے۔ میں نے ان سے یہی حدیث پوچھی تو انہوں نے مجھ سے بیان کیا، کہا کہ میں نے عبداللہ بن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما سے سنا، انہوں نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ”جو آپ اپنا کپڑا غرور کی وجہ سے گھسیٹتا ہوا چلے گا، قیامت کے دن اس کی طرف اللہ تعالیٰ نظر نہیں کرے گا۔“ ( شعبہ نے کہا کہ ) میں نے محارب سے پوچھا کیا ابن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما نے تہمد کا ذکر کیا تھا؟ انہوں نے فرمایا کہ تہمد یا قمیص کسی کی انہوں نے تخصیص نہیں کی تھی۔ محارب کے ساتھ اس حدیث کو جبلہ بن سحیم اور زید بن اسلم اور زید بن عبداللہ نے بھی عبداللہ بن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما سے روایت کیا، انہوں نے نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سے۔ اور لیث نے نافع سے، انہوں نے ابن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما سے ایسی ہی روایت کی اور نافع کے ساتھ اس کو موسیٰ بن عقبہ اور عمر بن محمد اور قدامہ بن موسیٰ نے بھی سالم سے، انہوں نے ابن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما سے، انہوں نے نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سے روایت کی اس میں یوں ہے کہ جو شخص اپنا کپڑا ( ازراہ تکبر ) لٹکائے۔

Sahih Muslim 33:32sahih

حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ، أَنَّ عَائِذَ بْنَ عَمْرٍو، - وَكَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - دَخَلَ عَلَى عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ فَقَالَ أَىْ بُنَىَّ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ شَرَّ الرِّعَاءِ الْحُطَمَةُ فَإِيَّاكَ أَنْ تَكُونَ مِنْهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لَهُ اجْلِسْ فَإِنَّمَا أَنْتَ مِنْ نُخَالَةِ أَصْحَابِ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ فَقَالَ وَهَلْ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ نُخَالَةٌ إِنَّمَا كَانَتِ النُّخَالَةُ بَعْدَهُمْ وَفِي غَيْرِهِمْ ‏.‏

It has been narrated on the authority of Hasan that A'idh b. 'Amr who was one of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) called on 'Ubaidullah b. Ziyad and said (to him):O my son, I have heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: The worst of guardians is the cruel ruler. Beware of being one of them. Ubaidullah said (to him out of arrogance): Sit you down. You are from the chaff of the Companions of Muhammad (ﷺ). A'idh said: Was there worthless chaff among them? Such worthless chaff appeared after them and among other people

حسن بصری رحمۃ اللہ علیہ نے بتایا کہ عائذ بن عمرو رضی اللہ عنہ اور وہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے صحابہ میں سے تھے ، عبیداللہ بن زیاد کے پاس گئے اور فرمایا : میرے بیٹے! میں نے رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کو یہ فرماتے ہوئے سنا : " بدترین راعی ، سخت گیر اور ظلم کرنے والا ہوتا ہے ، تم اس سے بچنا کہ تم ان میں سے ہو ۔ " اس نے کہا : آپ بیٹھیے : آپ تو رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے صحابہ میں سے چھلنی میں بچ جانے والے آخری حصے کی طرح ہیں ۔ ( آخر میں چونکہ تنکے ، پتھر ، بھوسی بچ جاتے ہیں ، اس لیے ) انہوں نے کہا : کیا ان میں بھوسی ، تنکے ، پتھر تھے؟ یہ تو ان کے بعد ہوئے اور ان کے علاوہ دوسروں میں ہوئے

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