سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 58

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 448

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أَفَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَيِّتِينَ ﴿58﴾

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

(The dwellers of Paradise will say) "Are we then not to die (any more)?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَفَمَا afamā Then are not
نَحْنُ naḥnu we
بِمَيِّتِينَ bimayyitīna (to) die

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 59,58) {اَفَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَيِّتِيْنَ … :} There are two interpretations of these verses. One is that the believer will say this to his disbelieving friend who used to deny the Resurrection and used to say in the world: «اِنْ هِيَ اِلَّا مَوْتَتُنَا الْاُوْلٰى وَ مَا نَحْنُ بِمُنْشَرِيْنَ » [ الدخان : ۳۵ ] "There is nothing but our first death, and we shall never be raised again." The believer will address him and say, now look! Was your statement correct or wrong that: « اَفَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَيِّتِيْنَ (58) اِلَّا مَوْتَتَنَا الْاُوْلٰى وَ مَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِيْنَ» "So are we never to die except our first death, and are we never to be punished?" That is, now that you have fallen into the midst of the Fire, it has become clear to you that your statement was wrong?

The second interpretation is that the believer's address to his disbelieving companion from the world ended at the previous verse {’’ لَكُنْتُ مِنَ الْمُحْضَرِيْنَ ‘‘}, after which, upon seeing the blessings granted in Paradise and knowing that he will now remain in Paradise forever, with no more death and no expulsion from here, he will say with happiness and amazement to his companions in Paradise: Is it really so that after the first death which has already occurred, we will never die again, nor will we ever be punished, but rather we will always remain alive and stay in Paradise? Although most commentators have given the second interpretation, the first interpretation is more apparent.

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.

58. 1. Seeing the gathering of the people of Hell, a feeling of gratitude will be further awakened in the heart of the people of Paradise, and he will say: Is the life of Paradise and its blessings that we have received not everlasting? Now, will death not come to us? The people of Paradise will remain in Paradise forever, and the people of Hell will remain in Hell forever; neither will death come to them so that they may be freed from the torment of Hell, nor to us so that we may be deprived of the blessings of Paradise. Just as it is mentioned in the hadith that death will be brought in the form of a ram between Hell and Paradise and will be slaughtered, so that now death will not come to anyone.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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