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Surah Al-Furqaan (25) — Ayah 28

The Criterion · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 362

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يَـٰوَيْلَتَىٰ لَيْتَنِى لَمْ أَتَّخِذْ فُلَانًا خَلِيلًا ﴿28﴾

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

"Ah! Woe to me! Would that I had never taken so-and-so as a Khalîl (an intimate friend)!

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

يَـٰوَيْلَتَىٰ yāwaylatā O woe to me
لَيْتَنِى laytanī I wish
لَمْ lam not
أَتَّخِذْ attakhidh I had taken
فُلَانًا fulānan that one
خَلِيلًۭا khalīlan (as) a friend

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 28) {يٰوَيْلَتٰى لَيْتَنِيْ لَمْ اَتَّخِذْ … : ’’ يٰوَيْلَتٰى ‘‘} is actually {’’يَا وَيْلَتِيْ‘‘}, in which the word {’’وَيْلَةٌ‘‘} is annexed to the first person singular pronoun, which has been replaced by alif. The meaning is: my destruction, my ruin. That is, the disbeliever will call upon his own destruction and will mention by name those people who led him astray, saying, "Alas! If only I had not taken so-and-so as an intimate friend." Instead of mentioning each one by name, Allah Almighty has used the word {’’ فُلَانًا ‘‘} for every person's intimate friend. The mention of this regret of the disbelievers is also seen in Surah Al-Baqarah (167) and Surah Al-Ahzab (66 to 68). From this, it is understood that a person should carefully consider the choice of friends. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: [ اَلرَّجُلُ عَلٰی دِيْنِ خَلِيْلِهِ فَلْيَنْظُرْ أَحَدُكُمْ مَنْ يُّخَالِلُ ] [ أبوداوٗد، الأدب، باب من یؤمر أن یجالس : ۴۸۳۳، عن أبي ھریرۃ رضی اللہ عنہ و حسنہ الألباني ] "A person is upon the religion of his friend, so each of you should look at whom he takes as an intimate friend." And he, peace and blessings be upon him, said: [ مَثَلُ الْجَلِيْسِ الصَّالِحِ وَالسَّوْءِ كَحَامِلِ الْمِسْكِ وَ نَافِخِ الْكِيْرِ، فَحَامِلُ الْمِسْكِ إِمَّا أَنْ يُّحْذِيَكَ وَ إِمَّا أَنْ تَبْتَاعَ مِنْهُ وَ إِمَّا أَنْ تَجِدَ مِنْهُ رِيْحًا طَيِّبَةً، وَ نَافِخُ الْكِيْرِ إِمَّا أَنْ يُحْرِقَ ثِيَابَكَ وَ إِمَّا أَنْ تَجِدَ رِيْحًا خَبِيْثَةً ] [ بخاري، الذبائح و الصید، باب المسک : ۵۵۳۴، عن أبي موسٰی رضی اللہ عنہ ] "The example of a good and bad companion is like that of the one who carries musk and the one who blows the bellows; the musk carrier will either give you some, or you will buy from him, or you will enjoy a pleasant fragrance from him, and the bellows blower will either burn your clothes or you will get a foul smell from him."

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.

28-1. From this it is understood that one should not maintain friendship and attachment with those who disobey Allah, because a person becomes good through good company and bad through bad company. The reason for most people's misguidance is the wrong choice of friends and adopting bad company. Therefore, in the hadith, the importance of the company of the righteous and avoidance of bad company has been clarified with an excellent example.

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.

28. Oh, would that I had not taken so-and-so as a friend [38].

[38] When the disbeliever sees Allah’s gracious treatment of the believers—those very believers whom he used to consider insignificant and would harm—then, out of regret and remorse, these words will escape his lips: "If only I had also sided with Allah’s Messenger ﷺ, I would not have had to face this difficult time. If only I had used some insight and had not, merely as a tool of others, opposed the Messenger ﷺ."
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