سُوْرَةُ الْحَجِّ

Surah Al-Hajj (22) — Ayah 48

The Pilgrimage · Medinan · Juz 17 · Page 338

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وَكَأَيِّن مِّن قَرْيَةٍ أَمْلَيْتُ لَهَا وَهِىَ ظَالِمَةٌ ثُمَّ أَخَذْتُهَا وَإِلَىَّ ٱلْمَصِيرُ ﴿48﴾

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

And many a township did I give respite while it was given to wrong-doing. Then (in the end) I seized it (with punishment). And to Me is the (final) return (of all).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَكَأَيِّن waka-ayyin And how many
مِّن min of
قَرْيَةٍ qaryatin a township
أَمْلَيْتُ amlaytu I gave respite
لَهَا lahā to it
وَهِىَ wahiya while it
ظَالِمَةٌۭ ẓālimatun (was) doing wrong
ثُمَّ thumma Then
أَخَذْتُهَا akhadhtuhā I seized it
وَإِلَىَّ wa-ilayya and to Me
ٱلْمَصِيرُ l-maṣīru (is) the destination

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 48) ➊ {وَ كَاَيِّنْ مِّنْ قَرْيَةٍ اَمْلَيْتُ لَهَا … :} In this verse, the law of respite is reiterated: how many towns I granted respite to, despite their wrongdoing like yours, then I seized them.
➋ { وَ اِلَيَّ الْمَصِيْرُ :} That is, if the punishment upon an oppressive nation is delayed, or if no punishment comes upon them at all in this world, even then they cannot escape Our grasp; in every case, they must return to Us, and there all promises will be fulfilled.

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.

48. 1. That is why here the law of respite has been stated again: No matter how much delay there is in punishment from My side, nevertheless, no one can escape My grasp, nor can anyone flee anywhere. In the end, he has to return only to Me.

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.

48. And how many towns were there that were unjust; I gave them respite, then I seized them, and to Me [76] is the final return.

[76] That is, if there is a delay in the coming of punishment upon an oppressive nation, or if punishment does not come upon them at all, even then they cannot escape from Our grasp, and in the Hereafter they will certainly receive the full recompense for their deeds.
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