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Surah Saad (38) — Ayah 15

The letter Saad · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 453

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وَمَا يَنظُرُ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً مَّا لَهَا مِن فَوَاقٍ ﴿15﴾

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

And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Isrâfil -)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allâh (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَا wamā And not
يَنظُرُ yanẓuru await
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ hāulāi these
إِلَّا illā but
صَيْحَةًۭ ṣayḥatan a shout
وَٰحِدَةًۭ wāḥidatan one
مَّا mā not
لَهَا lahā for it
مِن min any
فَوَاقٍۢ fawāqin delay

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 15) {وَ مَا يَنْظُرُ هٰۤؤُلَآءِ اِلَّا صَيْحَةً …:’’ يَنْظُرُ ‘‘} here is in the meaning of {’’يَنْتَظِرُ‘‘}. By {’’ صَيْحَةً وَّاحِدَةً ‘‘} (a severe cry) is meant the sound produced by the second blowing of the trumpet, because for the first blowing, no one waits to remain alive or present. {’’ فَوَاقٍ ‘‘ مَا بَيْنَ الْحَلْبَتَيْنِ مِنَ الْوَقْتِ أَوْ مَا بَيْنَ فَتْحِ يَدِكَ وَ قَبْضِهَا عَلَي الضَّرْعِ‘‘} (Qamus) "The interval between two milkings or the interval between grasping and releasing the udder while milking." The intended meaning is a short interval. The meaning is that those who deny the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) are only waiting for a severe cry, which, once it begins, will have no interval until all people are resurrected and presented before Allah. It is said: « اِنْ كَانَتْ اِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَّاحِدَةً فَاِذَا هُمْ جَمِيْعٌ لَّدَيْنَا مُحْضَرُوْنَ » [ یٰسٓ : ۵۳ ] "It will be but a single cry, then suddenly they will all be brought before Us." In this, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is given reassurance.

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.

15. 1 That is, the blowing of the trumpet by which the Day of Resurrection will be established.

15. 2 As soon as the trumpet is blown, the earthquake of the Day of Resurrection will occur.

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.

15. They are only awaiting a single blast, for which there will be no delay [17].

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The Literal Meaning of "Fawāq":

Fawāq originally refers to the interval between squeezing a cow's udder once and squeezing it again while milking. From this, it is taken to mean an extremely short period. In this regard, this verse can have two meanings. One is that when this blast or thunder occurs, it will continue without interruption until all the criminals are laid low, and there will not be even the slightest pause in it. The second meaning is that a single blast will be enough to destroy them; there will be no need or occasion for a second one.
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