Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And We delay it only for a term (already) fixed.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَمَاwamāAnd not
نُؤَخِّرُهُۥٓnu-akhiruhuWe delay it
إِلَّاillāexcept
لِأَجَلٍۢli-ajalinfor a term
مَّعْدُودٍۢmaʿdūdinlimited
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
The meaning of {وَمَانُؤَخِّرُهٗۤاِلَّالِاَجَلٍمَّعْدُوْدٍ:’’ مَعْدُوْدٍ ‘‘} is "counted." A counted thing eventually comes to an end, meaning the respite until the Day of Judgment is only a number of counted days, just as it is said regarding fasting: «{ اَيَّامًامَّعْدُوْدٰتٍ }»[ البقرۃ : ۱۸۴ ] "in a few counted days." And that count is only in Allah's knowledge; the Day of Judgment can neither come before it nor be delayed beyond it.
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
14. 1. That is, the only reason for the delay of the Day of Resurrection is that Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has appointed a fixed time for it. When that appointed time comes, there will not be a moment's delay.
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
104. And We have only postponed that Day for a fixed term [116].
[116] The Day of Judgment Will Be Established Upon the Worst of People:
It is mentioned in the hadith that «لاتقوم الساعة الآ عليٰ شرار الناس», meaning the Day of Judgment will be established when evil becomes so widespread that all righteous people will have departed from the world or will have been taken away. Many signs of the Day of Judgment are mentioned in the ahadith, but its exact time has not been informed to anyone, nor has anyone been told the time of their death. Therefore, revealing these matters is contrary to Allah’s will, and the very purpose for which man was created would be lost.