سُوْرَةُ الْاَعْرَافِ

Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 23

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 8 · Page 153

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قَالَا رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْخَـٰسِرِينَ ﴿23﴾

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

They said: "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَا qālā Both of them said
رَبَّنَا rabbanā Our Lord
ظَلَمْنَآ ẓalamnā we have wronged
أَنفُسَنَا anfusanā ourselves
وَإِن wa-in and if
لَّمْ lam not
تَغْفِرْ taghfir You forgive
لَنَا lanā [for] us
وَتَرْحَمْنَا watarḥamnā and have mercy (on) us
لَنَكُونَنَّ lanakūnanna surely, we will be
مِنَ mina among
ٱلْخَـٰسِرِينَ l-khāsirīna the losers

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 23) { قَالَا رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَاۤ اَنْفُسَنَا…… :} In Surah Al-Baqarah, it is mentioned that Adam (peace be upon him) learned these words from his Lord, and through these very words his repentance was accepted. For details, see the benefits of Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah (37). From the supplication of Adam (peace be upon him), the difference between him and Iblis becomes clear: here there is humility, admission of sin, expression of neediness before Allah Almighty, and a request for forgiveness; there, there is arrogance, insistence on one's sin, expression of intent for further disobedience, and a request for respite. Similarly, here, due to pure nature, even the enemy is trusted because of an oath; there, due to jealousy, there is enmity even with the innocent. Observe the independence of Allah Almighty: the supplication of the friend is accepted, and so is that of the enemy. Surely, there were countless wisdoms of that Pure Lord in this.

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.

23. 1. These are the same words of repentance and seeking forgiveness that Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) learned from Allah, as is explicitly mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 37 (see the footnote of the mentioned verse). Thus, when Satan committed disobedience to Allah, not only did he persist in it, but he also began to present rational and analogical arguments to justify and prove it. As a result, he was cast out and declared accursed forever. On the other hand, Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) expressed regret and remorse over his mistake and made arrangements for repentance and seeking forgiveness in the presence of Allah. Thus, he became deserving of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. In this way, both paths have been indicated: the path of Satan and the path of the people of Allah. To commit a sin and then be arrogant about it, insist on it, and pile up arguments to prove it right is the path of Satan. And after committing a sin, to be overwhelmed by the feeling of remorse, to humble oneself in the presence of Allah, and to make arrangements for repentance and seeking forgiveness is the path of the servants of Allah.

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.

They both said, "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us [20] and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers."

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The Difference Between the Characteristics of Iblis and Adamؑ:

From these verses, the difference between the nature of Satan and Adamؑ becomes clear, which is as follows:
(1) Iblis disobeyed Allah deliberately, whereas Adamؑ did so out of forgetfulness.
(2) When Iblis was questioned, instead of admitting, he showed arrogance and became haughty, but when Adamؑ was questioned, he admitted and repented before Allah.
(3) Iblis put the blame for his disobedience and misguidance on Allah, whereas Adamؑ admitted that indeed the fault was their own.
(4) Because of these crimes, Iblis was declared accursed and rejected from the Divine Presence forever, while Adamؑ, due to his admission of fault and repentance, became close to Allah and was granted prophethood.
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