سُوْرَةُ الْمُنَافِقُوْنَ

Surah Al-Munaafiqoon (63) — Ayah 6

The Hypocrites · Medinan · Juz 28 · Page 555

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سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ أَسْتَغْفَرْتَ لَهُمْ أَمْ لَمْ تَسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ لَن يَغْفِرَ ٱللَّهُ لَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِى ٱلْقَوْمَ ٱلْفَـٰسِقِينَ ﴿6﴾

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

It is equal to them whether you (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) ask forgiveness or ask not forgiveness for them, Allâh will never forgive them. Verily, Allâh guides not the people who are the Fâsiqîn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

سَوَآءٌ sawāon (It) is same
عَلَيْهِمْ ʿalayhim for them
أَسْتَغْفَرْتَ astaghfarta whether you ask forgiveness
لَهُمْ lahum for them
أَمْ am or
لَمْ lam (do) not
تَسْتَغْفِرْ tastaghfir ask forgiveness
لَهُمْ lahum for them
لَن lan Never
يَغْفِرَ yaghfira will forgive
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
لَهُمْ ۚ lahum [to] them
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
لَا lā (does) not
يَهْدِى yahdī guide
ٱلْقَوْمَ l-qawma the people
ٱلْفَـٰسِقِينَ l-fāsiqīna the defiantly disobedient

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 6) {سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ اَسْتَغْفَرْتَ لَهُمْ اَمْ لَمْ تَسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ …: ’’ اَسْتَغْفَرْتَ ‘‘} is actually {’’ءَ اِسْتَغْفَرْتَ ‘‘}; after the arrival of Hamzah al-Taswiyah, there was no longer a need for Hamzah al-Wasl, so it was omitted. In this, the Hamzah is not for interrogation, rather it is called Hamzah al-Taswiyah. (See Baqarah: 6) For the explanation of the verse, see the commentary of Surah Tawbah (80). The purpose of this is to end your (ﷺ) hope for their forgiveness, because despite all the mischief and disrespect of the hypocrites, due to your natural mercy and compassion, you (ﷺ) wished to supplicate for their forgiveness. Allah Almighty forbade you from supplicating for their forgiveness, because their transgression had exceeded all bounds.

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.

6. 1 Due to their persistence in hypocrisy and remaining firm upon disbelief, they have reached such a state where seeking forgiveness or not seeking forgiveness is the same for them.

6. 2 This applies if they die in this state of hypocrisy. However, if they repent from disbelief and hypocrisy during their lifetime, then it is a different matter; then their forgiveness is possible.

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.

Whether you pray for their forgiveness or do not pray, it is all the same for them; Allah will never forgive them. Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people [11].

[10] For its explanation, see the footnotes of Surah At-Tawbah, verses 80 and 84, which were revealed on this occasion, when Abdullah bin Ubayy passed away.
[11] Two things are learned from this verse: First, that supplication for forgiveness can only be accepted and beneficial for those who themselves wish to walk or are walking on the path of guidance, even if the one making the supplication is the Messenger of Allah ﷺ himself. Second, that those who persist in disobedience to Allah are not forcibly guided by Allah onto the path of guidance.
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