سُوْرَةُ النَّحْلِ

Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 46

The Bee · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 272

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أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ فِى تَقَلُّبِهِمْ فَمَا هُم بِمُعْجِزِينَ ﴿46﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Or that He may catch them in the midst of their going to and fro (in their jobs), so that there be no escape for them (from Allâh’s punishment)?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوْ aw Or
يَأْخُذَهُمْ yakhudhahum that He may seize them
فِى fī in
تَقَلُّبِهِمْ taqallubihim their going to and fro
فَمَا famā then not
هُم hum they
بِمُعْجِزِينَ bimuʿ'jizīna will be able to escape

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.

(Ayah46){اَوْ يَاْخُذَهُمْ فِيْ تَقَلُّبِهِمْ …: ’’تَقَلُّبٌ‘‘} Walking around, that is, in the activities of life, while walking, coming and going, in their city or on a journey, He may seize them anywhere. {’’ بِمُعْجِزِيْنَ ‘‘} This is the active participle form from the verb {a'jaza yu'jizu i'jazan} of the 'if'al' pattern, the literal meaning is "those who make helpless," that is, if Allah wills, He may seize them while they are busy walking around, and then it is not possible that they escape from Allah’s grasp or make Allah helpless in seizing them. {’’ بِمُعْجِزِيْنَ ‘‘} The letter "ba" is for emphasis of negation, therefore the translation is "in no way can they make (Allah) helpless."

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.

46. 1. It can have several meanings, for example, 1. When you travel for trade and business, 2. When you adopt various tricks and methods to promote business, 3. Or when you go to your beds at night to rest. These are the different meanings of تَقَلُّب. Allah Almighty can hold you accountable in these situations whenever He wills.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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