سُوْرَةُ الْوَاقِعَةِ

Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 57

The Inevitable · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 536

نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَـٰكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَ ﴿57﴾
We created you: then why do you believe not?
نَحْنُ naḥnu We
خَلَقْنَـٰكُمْ khalaqnākum [We] created you
فَلَوْلَا falawlā so why (do) not
تُصَدِّقُونَ tuṣaddiqūna you admit the truth

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 57) ➊ {نَحْنُ خَلَقْنٰكُمْ:} After mentioning the division of people into three groups on the Day of Resurrection and the reward and punishment of all three groups, from here until verse (74), the arguments presented are for both the Hereafter and Tawheed, because the polytheists denied both. These arguments are not merely imaginary or philosophical matters, but are real and actual things that a person feels within himself and sees with his own eyes. Among them is the mention of his own creation, the mention of the crops which he himself cultivates, the mention of the water which he drinks, and the mention of the fire from which he derives countless benefits.

{ فَلَوْ لَا تُصَدِّقُوْنَ:} That is, you know that We alone created you, no one else is a partner in this, then why do you not accept that worship is also only Our right, and why do you not believe as true that just as We created you the first time, in the same way We will create you again?

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.

57-1 That is, you know that it is Allah alone who created you, then why do you not believe in Him? Or why do you not have faith in being resurrected?

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).