سُوْرَةُ الْمُلْكِ

Surah Al-Mulk (67) — Ayah 4

The Sovereignty · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 562

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ثُمَّ ٱرْجِعِ ٱلْبَصَرَ كَرَّتَيْنِ يَنقَلِبْ إِلَيْكَ ٱلْبَصَرُ خَاسِئًا وَهُوَ حَسِيرٌ ﴿4﴾

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

Then look again and yet again: your sight will return to you in a state of humiliation and worn out.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
ٱرْجِعِ ir'jiʿi return
ٱلْبَصَرَ l-baṣara the vision
كَرَّتَيْنِ karratayni twice (again)
يَنقَلِبْ yanqalib Will return
إِلَيْكَ ilayka to you
ٱلْبَصَرُ l-baṣaru the vision
خَاسِئًۭا khāsi-an humbled
وَهُوَ wahuwa while it
حَسِيرٌۭ ḥasīrun (is) fatigued

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.

The literal meaning of (Ayah 4){ ثُمَّ ارْجِعِ الْبَصَرَ كَرَّتَيْنِ يَنْقَلِبْ … : ’’ كَرَّتَيْنِ ‘‘} is "twice," but here it does not mean only twice; rather, it means (if no flaw is found even after looking again,) then look repeatedly! Just as the word {’’لَبَّيْكَ‘‘} is dual, but it does not mean "I am present twice," rather it means "I am present again and again." {’’ خَاسِئًا ‘‘} is one who seeks something but is turned away from it. {’’ حَسِيْرٌ ‘‘} is one who becomes weary and helpless. The command to look repeatedly is to make their helplessness clear.

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.

4. 1. This is further emphasis, the purpose of which is to make His great power and oneness even clearer.

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.

Then look again and yet again; your gaze will return to you humbled and weary [8].

[8] That is, man has been repeatedly directed to this point: if you have any doubt about the existence of Allah, His control, and His being All-Knowing and All-Wise, then tell us what flaw remains in the system of this universe. Look again and again towards the heavens and try to find some defect in this system through reflection and contemplation—you will become helpless after repeatedly observing and pondering, but you will not find any such flaw or defect.
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