سُوْرَةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ

Surah Ghafir (40) — Ayah 68

The Forgiver · Meccan · Juz 24 · Page 475

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هُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ ۖ فَإِذَا قَضَىٰٓ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُۥ كُن فَيَكُونُ ﴿68﴾

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

It is He Who gives life and causes death. And when He decides upon a thing He says to it only: "Be!" - and it is.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

هُوَ huwa He
ٱلَّذِى alladhī (is) the One Who
يُحْىِۦ yuḥ'yī gives life
وَيُمِيتُ ۖ wayumītu and causes death
فَإِذَا fa-idhā And when
قَضَىٰٓ qaḍā He decrees
أَمْرًۭا amran a matter
فَإِنَّمَا fa-innamā then only
يَقُولُ yaqūlu He says
لَهُۥ lahu to it
كُن kun Be
فَيَكُونُ fayakūnu and it is

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 68) ➊ { هُوَ الَّذِيْ يُحْيٖ وَ يُمِيْتُ:} To prove Tawheed and the Hereafter, this series of verses filled with the mention of His blessings and powers is concluded on this verse: "He is the One Who gives life (to whom He wills) and causes death (to whom He wills)." Life and death are completely in His hands; no one else has any share in this.

➋ {فَاِذَا قَضٰۤى اَمْرًا فَاِنَّمَا يَقُوْلُ لَهٗ كُنْ فَيَكُوْنُ:} That is, what difficulty can there be for Him in creating anything small or large for the first time or again, or in bringing someone back to life after death and establishing the Resurrection? When He intends any matter, He simply says { ’’ كُنْ ‘‘ } ("Be"), and it becomes. He is not dependent on means; rather, means come into existence by His command.

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.

68. 1. Giving life and causing death is in His control alone. He passes a lifeless drop of fluid through various stages and shapes it into a living human being, and then, after an appointed time, He causes this living human to die and lays him down in the valleys of death.

68. 2. Such is His power that with His word "کن" (Be), whatever He wills comes into existence.

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.

He is the One Who gives life and causes death. Then when He decides upon a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is [91].

[91] For the explanation of ﴿كُنْ فَيَكُوْنُ﴾, see the footnote number 74 of verse number 84 of Surah Ya-Sin.
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