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Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 83

The Inevitable · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 537

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فَلَوْلَآ إِذَا بَلَغَتِ ٱلْحُلْقُومَ ﴿83﴾

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

Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَلَوْلَآ falawlā Then why not
إِذَا idhā when
بَلَغَتِ balaghati it reaches
ٱلْحُلْقُومَ l-ḥul'qūma the throat

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 83 to 87){ فَلَوْ لَاۤ اِذَا بَلَغَتِ الْحُلْقُوْمَ … : ’’ مَدِيْنِيْنَ ‘‘ ’’دَانَ يَدِيْنُ دَيْنًا‘‘} (to give recompense, to be owner, to take account, to be ruler) is the plural of the passive participle {’’مَدِيْنٌ‘‘}, which was originally {’’مَدْيُوْنٌ‘‘}, those who were recompensed, those who were taken to account, those who were ruled, those who were owned. In these verses, {’’ فَلَوْ لَاۤ ‘‘} has come twice and the recompense for both is {’’ تَرْجِعُوْنَهَا اِنْ كُنْتُمْ صٰدِقِيْنَ ‘‘}. In these verses, by depicting the scene of the state of death, it is said to the deniers of the Resurrection that why is it not so that at the time of death, when the soul reaches the throat and you are sitting nearby watching the dying person, and We are closer to this dying person than you, then if you are not subjugated to anyone and there is no one to take account from you and you yourself are fully in control, then if you are truthful, why do you not return this departing soul? Your helplessness proves that all of you are owned by Allah Almighty and are bound by His command; when He wants to take away (the soul), He takes it away, and when He wants to resurrect and make (you) stand before Him for reckoning, He will do so. Therefore, your well-being lies in believing in His Oneness, in His Messenger, and in the Day of Resurrection, so that you do not have to face shame on that Day. The state of a person at the time of soul's departure and the helplessness of his sympathizers is also beautifully depicted in Surah Qiyamah, verses (26 to 30).

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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