سُوْرَةُ الزُّمَرِ

Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 58

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أَوْ تَقُولَ حِينَ تَرَى ٱلْعَذَابَ لَوْ أَنَّ لِى كَرَّةً فَأَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ﴿58﴾

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

Or (lest) he should say when he sees the torment: "If only I had another chance (to return to the world), then I should indeed be among the Muhsinûn (good-doers - See V.2:112)."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوْ aw Or
تَقُولَ taqūla it should say
حِينَ ḥīna when
تَرَى tarā it sees
ٱلْعَذَابَ l-ʿadhāba the punishment
لَوْ law If
أَنَّ anna only
لِى lī for me
كَرَّةًۭ karratan another chance
فَأَكُونَ fa-akūna then I could be
مِنَ mina among
ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ l-muḥ'sinīna the good-doers

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 58) {اَوْ تَقُوْلَ حِيْنَ تَرَى الْعَذَابَ …:} In the context of the previous verse, the disbelievers’ lie about Allah was mentioned, that He did not guide them. In this verse, another of their lies is mentioned: that He did not give them time to become righteous, and that if they were sent back again, they would be among those who do righteous deeds. Thus, upon seeing the punishment, they will make a futile wish to return to the world once more. (See Al-An’am: 27, 28) Tabari has narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) with an authentic chain via Ali bin Abi Talhah, that he said: “Allah Almighty has informed beforehand what the servants are going to say before they say it, and (in the case of being sent back to the world) He has informed beforehand what they are going to do before they do it, and He said: « وَ لَا يُنَبِّئُكَ مِثْلُ خَبِيْرٍ » [ فاطر : ۱۴ ] ‘And none will inform you like one who is All-Aware.’ That is, they will say {’’يٰحَسْرَتٰى عَلٰى مَا فَرَّطْتُّ فِيْ جَنْۢبِ اللّٰهِ ‘‘} or they will say {’’ لَوْ اَنَّ اللّٰهَ هَدٰىنِيْ لَكُنْتُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِيْنَ ‘‘} or they will say {’’ لَوْ اَنَّ لِيْ كَرَّةً فَاَكُوْنَ مِنَ الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ ‘‘ ’’ الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ ‘‘} by which is meant {’’اَلْمُهْتَدِيْنَ‘‘} that is, the guided people. So Allah Almighty has already informed that if they are sent back again, they will still not be guided, as He said: «وَ لَوْ رُدُّوْا لَعَادُوْا لِمَا نُهُوْا عَنْهُ وَ اِنَّهُمْ لَكٰذِبُوْنَ » [ الأنعام : ۲۸ ] ‘And if they were returned, they would surely return to that which they were forbidden, and indeed, they are liars.’ And He said: « وَ نُقَلِّبُ اَفْـِٕدَتَهُمْ وَ اَبْصَارَهُمْ كَمَا لَمْ يُؤْمِنُوْا بِهٖۤ اَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ » [ الأنعام : ۱۱۰ ] ‘And We will turn away their hearts and their eyes just as they refused to believe in it the first time.’ That is, just as they did not believe the first time, if they are sent back to the world again, a barrier will remain between them and guidance, just as it remained the first time when they were in the world.”

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

Or lest, when he sees the punishment, he should say, "If only I had another chance, I would be among the doers of good [75]."

[75] But this regret will be of no benefit, because the time for action will have passed. After losing hope from this side, now he will wish that if only he could be sent back to the world once more and be given a chance, then surely he would do good deeds so that I too could be included among the righteous.
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