سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 104

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 331

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يَوْمَ نَطْوِى ٱلسَّمَآءَ كَطَىِّ ٱلسِّجِلِّ لِلْكُتُبِ ۚ كَمَا بَدَأْنَآ أَوَّلَ خَلْقٍ نُّعِيدُهُۥ ۚ وَعْدًا عَلَيْنَآ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا فَـٰعِلِينَ ﴿104﴾

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

And (remember) the Day when We shall roll up the heaven like a scroll rolled up for books. As We began the first creation, We shall repeat it. (It is) a promise binding upon Us. Truly, We shall do it.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

يَوْمَ yawma (The) Day
نَطْوِى naṭwī We will fold
ٱلسَّمَآءَ l-samāa the heaven
كَطَىِّ kaṭayyi like (the) folding
ٱلسِّجِلِّ l-sijili (of) a scroll
لِلْكُتُبِ ۚ lil'kutubi for records
كَمَا kamā As
بَدَأْنَآ badanā We began
أَوَّلَ awwala (the) first
خَلْقٍۢ khalqin creation
نُّعِيدُهُۥ ۚ nuʿīduhu We will repeat it
وَعْدًا waʿdan a promise
عَلَيْنَآ ۚ ʿalaynā upon Us
إِنَّا innā Indeed, We
كُنَّا kunnā We are
فَـٰعِلِينَ fāʿilīna (the) Doers

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.

(Ayah 104) ➊ {يَوْمَ نَطْوِي السَّمَآءَ كَطَيِّ السِّجِلِّ لِلْكُتُبِ : ’’طَوٰي يَطْوِيْ طَيًّا‘‘} Wrapping up. {’’ السِّجِلِّ ‘‘} also means scripture and book, and also scribe. (Qamus) Here, the meaning of scribe is more appropriate, because after writing the papers, the scribe wraps them up and gathers them together. (Ibn Ashur) Some people have said that "Sijill" is the name of an angel, and some have said that it is the name of a scribe of the Prophet (peace be upon him), but both are not correct; neither is it proven that any angel is named "Sijill," nor any companion.
➋ {’’ يَوْمَ ‘‘} That is, all the things mentioned above will happen on the day when... ({أَيْ تَكُوْنُ هٰذِهِ الْأَشْيَاءَ يَوْمَ}). (Biqai)
➌ {نَطْوِي السَّمَآءَ كَطَيِّ السِّجِلِّ لِلْكُتُبِ :} That is, just as a scribe wraps up his papers, in the same way We will wrap up the heavens. In another place in the Qur'an, this matter is mentioned in more detail, as it is said: « {وَ مَا قَدَرُوا اللّٰهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهٖ وَ الْاَرْضُ جَمِيْعًا قَبْضَتُهٗ يَوْمَ الْقِيٰمَةِ وَ السَّمٰوٰتُ مَطْوِيّٰتٌۢ بِيَمِيْنِهٖ} » [ الزمر : ۶۷ ] "And they did not appraise Allah with true appraisal, while the whole earth will be in His grip on the Day of Resurrection, and the heavens will be folded in His right hand." And Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ اللّٰهَ يَقْبِضُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ الْأَرْضَ وَتَكُوْنُ السَّمَاوَاتُ بِيَمِيْنِهِ ] [ بخاري، التوحید، باب قول اللّٰہ تعالٰی : «لما خلقت بیدی» : ۷۴۱۲ ] "Indeed, Allah, the Exalted, will take all the earths in His grip on the Day of Resurrection, and all the heavens will be in His right hand." See further details in Surah Az-Zumar (67). The consensus of the righteous predecessors is that the attributes of Allah should be believed in as they have come in the Qur'an and Hadith, and should be stated as such; neither should they be denied nor interpreted away, nor should it be said that we do not know the meaning of these words. However, it is necessary that the attributes of Allah should not be considered similar to the attributes of the creation.
➍ {كَمَا بَدَاْنَاۤ اَوَّلَ خَلْقٍ نُّعِيْدُهٗ … :} Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stood among us to give a sermon for admonition and said: [ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ ! إِنَّكُمْ تُحْشَرُوْنَ إِلَی اللّٰهِ حُفَاةً عُرَاةً غُرْلًا ] [ مسلم، الجنۃ وصفۃ نعیمہا، باب فناء الدنیاء : 2860/58۔ بخاري : ۴۷۴۰ ] "O people! You will be raised towards Allah barefoot, naked, and uncircumcised." Then he recited this verse: « {كَمَا بَدَاْنَاۤ اَوَّلَ خَلْقٍ نُّعِيْدُهٗ وَعْدًا عَلَيْنَا اِنَّا كُنَّا فٰعِلِيْنَ} »

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, just as a scribe, after writing, folds up the pages or register and puts them away. As stated in another place (وَالسَّمٰوٰتُ مَطْوِيّٰتٌۢ بِيَمِيْنِهٖ) 39. Az-Zumar:87) "The heavens will be rolled up in His right hand." "Sijill" means scroll or register. "Lilkutub" means "ala al-kitab" in the sense of "al-maktub" (Tafsir Ibn Kathir). The meaning is that just as it is easy for a scribe to roll up the written papers, in the same way, it is not difficult for Allah to gather the vastness of the heavens in His hand.

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.

On that Day, We will roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up for writings. Just as We began your creation, We will repeat it [92]. This is a promise binding upon Us, and We will surely fulfill it.

[92]
What will be the end of the universe and how will it happen?

That is, the expanse of the heavens will be folded up. Allah Almighty has expressed this same subject at another place as follows: ﴿وَالسَّمٰوٰتُ مَطْوِيّٰتٌم بِيَمِيْنِهٖ﴾ — that is, Allah Almighty will fold up all the heavens and take them in His right hand, and just as Allah Almighty began the creation of the universe, in the same way, every single part of the present earth and heavens will be ended, and a new earth, new heavens, and a new universe will be brought into existence.
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