سُوْرَةُ البَقَرَةِ

Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 281

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وَٱتَّقُوا۟ يَوْمًا تُرْجَعُونَ فِيهِ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ۖ ثُمَّ تُوَفَّىٰ كُلُّ نَفْسٍ مَّا كَسَبَتْ وَهُمْ لَا يُظْلَمُونَ ﴿281﴾
And be afraid of the Day when you shall be brought back to Allâh. Then every person shall be paid what he earned, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.
وَٱتَّقُوا۟ wa-ittaqū And fear
يَوْمًۭا yawman a Day
تُرْجَعُونَ tur'jaʿūna you will be brought back
فِيهِ fīhi [in it]
إِلَى ilā to
ٱللَّهِ ۖ l-lahi Allah
ثُمَّ thumma Then
تُوَفَّىٰ tuwaffā (will be) repaid in full
كُلُّ kullu every
نَفْسٍۢ nafsin soul
مَّا what
كَسَبَتْ kasabat it earned
وَهُمْ wahum and they
لَا not
يُظْلَمُونَ yuẓ'lamūna will be wronged

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.

In this verse, Allah Almighty has admonished His servants regarding the transience of the world and the perishable nature of its wealth and possessions, and about being presented before Allah Almighty in the Hereafter, the reckoning of every deed, and its reward and punishment. (Ibn Kathir)
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) says: "The last verse to be revealed in the Qur'an is this one." [السنن الکبریٰ للنسائی : 40،39/10، ح : ۱۰۹۹۱، ۱۰۹۹۲، صحیح۔ ہدایۃ المستنیر : ۸۷۰ ]

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.

181. 1. In some narrations, it is stated that this is the last verse of the Noble Quran that was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ, and a few days after this, he departed from this world. (Ibn Kathir)

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).