سُوْرَةُ الزُّخْرُفِ

Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 60

Ornaments of gold · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 493

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وَلَوْ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلْنَا مِنكُم مَّلَـٰٓئِكَةً فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ يَخْلُفُونَ ﴿60﴾

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

And if it were Our Will, We would have [destroyed you (mankind) all, and] made angels to replace you on the earth. [Tafsir At-Tabarî].

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَوْ walaw And if
نَشَآءُ nashāu We willed
لَجَعَلْنَا lajaʿalnā surely We (could have) made
مِنكُم minkum among you
مَّلَـٰٓئِكَةًۭ malāikatan Angels
فِى fī in
ٱلْأَرْضِ l-arḍi the earth
يَخْلُفُونَ yakhlufūna succeeding

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 60) {وَ لَوْ نَشَآءُ لَجَعَلْنَا مِنْكُمْ … :} That is, on this earth, humans are born from a father and mother; ‘Isa (peace be upon him) was born without a father, but that did not make him a deity. Rather, he is a created being like other humans, just as angels, despite being created without parents and residing in the heavens, are still created beings and did not become deities. In fact, if We will, We can bring them to the earth in your place and make them your successors; neither can you deny it nor do they have the power to refuse, so how did they become deities? Another interpretation of this verse is that if We will, We can destroy you and bring the angels in your place, who will populate the earth and worship Us.

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.

60. 1. That is, He would have destroyed you and settled angels in your place on the earth, who would succeed one another just as you do. The meaning is that the angels' residing in the heavens is not an honor that they should be worshipped; rather, it is Our will and decree that angels are settled in the heavens and humans on the earth. If We wish, We can also settle angels on the earth.

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.

60. And if We willed, We could have made angels from among you [59] to succeed you on earth.

[59] Another objection of the Quraysh of Makkah was that Allah’s Messenger should have been an angel. At different places, different answers to this objection have been mentioned. Here, the answer is being given that if We willed, We have the power to make angels from among you. Then, the angel who would come as a messenger, everyone could see him, hear him, and understand him. But in the nature of angels, there is no ‘free will’. They are servants who obey commands, and their obedience is compulsory, not by choice. And this is contrary to Our will.
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