سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 13

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 323

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لَا تَرْكُضُوا۟ وَٱرْجِعُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ مَآ أُتْرِفْتُمْ فِيهِ وَمَسَـٰكِنِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُسْـَٔلُونَ ﴿13﴾

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

Flee not, but return to that wherein you lived a luxurious life, and to your homes, in order that you may be questioned.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

لَا lā Flee not
تَرْكُضُوا۟ tarkuḍū Flee not
وَٱرْجِعُوٓا۟ wa-ir'jiʿū but return
إِلَىٰ ilā to
مَآ mā what
أُتْرِفْتُمْ ut'rif'tum you were given luxury
فِيهِ fīhi in it
وَمَسَـٰكِنِكُمْ wamasākinikum and to your homes
لَعَلَّكُمْ laʿallakum so that you may
تُسْـَٔلُونَ tus'alūna be questioned

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 13){ لَا تَرْكُضُوْا وَ ارْجِعُوْۤا اِلٰى مَاۤ اُتْرِفْتُمْ فِيْهِ …:} That is, their condition is such that when they are told, or the angels say to them, "Do not run away, but return to those places where you were given prosperity and to your homes, so that you may be questioned (about the reality of the situation) as to how you valued all those blessings." One meaning is that return again to those same gatherings, so that, as before, your servants and attendants may stand before you with folded hands and ask, "Sir, what is your command?" A third meaning is, do not run away, but sit again in your same councils and assemblies, so that people may come to you to seek solutions to their problems and the needy may come to you to ask, whom you used to give for pride and show. In any case, all this is being said to scold them and to mock them.

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.

13. 1. This was either called out by the angels or said by the believers in a mocking manner.
13. 2. That is, the blessings and comforts you had, which became the cause of your disbelief and rebellion, and those houses in which you lived and upon whose beauty and durability you used to take pride—return to them.
13. 3. And after the punishment, your condition will be inquired about: what happened to you, how did it happen, and why did it happen? This question is in the sense of sarcasm and mockery, otherwise, after being seized by destruction, they would not be in any position to answer.

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.

13. (We said:) "Do not flee, but return to your homes and to your luxuries in which you delighted, so that you may be questioned (about the reality of the situation) [12]."

[12] That is, why are you not now sitting on the seats of your gatherings? So that people may present their requests before you, have their issues resolved, seek your advice, and ask for your opinion. Where are you going now? Sit here, and if nothing else, at least tell those who come after you how the punishment of Allah came upon you and what kinds of circumstances you faced.
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