Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the polytheists of the Quraish came to have an argument with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in regard to Destiny and then this verse was revealed: "On the day when they are dragged into the Fire upon their faces, taste the touch of Fire. Surely, We have created everything according to a measure" (liv. 48).
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: From this blessed verse, it is understood that Allah, the Exalted, has created everything in a specific manner, and He has appointed for everything a fixed and determined time. He grants it respite so that it may reach its ultimate purpose and end. His dealing with nations is also according to this same principle: when a nation adopts the path of rebellion, He does not seize it immediately; rather, He grants it such respite that it may manifest all its capacities for good and evil, so that the proof is established against it and on the Day of Resurrection it cannot present any excuse.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 6752
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
1:
Remember that Day when they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire (it will be said): "Taste the touch of Hell." We have created everything according to a determined measure (al-Qamar: 48)
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 3290
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
1:
That is, the day when they will be dragged on their faces into Hell, (it will be said to them): "Taste the punishment of Hell. We have created everything according to a measure." (: al-Qamar: 48, 49)
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2157
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Commentary:
(1)
This verse and hadith also provide evidence for predestination (qadar).
(2)
A severe punishment in Hell is decreed for the disbelievers.
(3)
Disputing and arguing about a clear and definitive matter is not liked by Allah, the Exalted.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 83