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Surah Al-Ma'aarij (70) — Ayah 19

The Ascending Stairways · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 569

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۞ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ خُلِقَ هَلُوعًا ﴿19﴾

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

Verily, man (disbeliever) was created very impatient;

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

۞ إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ l-insāna the man
خُلِقَ khuliqa was created
هَلُوعًا halūʿan anxious

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 19 to 21) {اِنَّ الْاِنْسَانَ خُلِقَ هَلُوْعًا … :} That is, this weakness has been placed in man by birth that he is faint-hearted, impatient. When afflicted with hardship, he becomes very anxious, and when he receives wealth or any other blessing, he withholds it and does not give it to those who deserve it. However, this weakness is not such that man cannot overcome it. The people of faith neither panic in adversity nor boast in prosperity. It is narrated from Suhaib (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ عَجَبًا لِأَمْرِ الْمُؤْمِنِ إِنَّ أَمْرَهُ كُلَّهُ خَيْرٌ وَلَيْسَ ذَاكَ لِأَحَدٍ إِلَّا لِلْمُؤْمِنِ إِنْ أَصَابَتْهُ سَرَّاءُ شَكَرَ فَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَهُ وَ إِنْ أَصَابَتْهُ ضَرَّاءُ صَبَرَ فَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَهُ ] [ مسلم، الزھد، باب المؤمن أمرہ کلہ خیر : ۲۹۹۹ ] "The affair of the believer is amazing, for all his matters are good for him, and this is for no one except the believer: if happiness reaches him, he is grateful, so it is good for him; and if hardship befalls him, he is patient, so that is also good for him." But for this, effort certainly has to be made. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ وَمَنْ يَّسْتَعِفَّ يُعِفَّهُ اللّٰهُ وَ مَنْ يَّسْتَغْنِ يُغْنِهِ اللّٰهُ وَ مَنْ يَّتَصْبِرْ يُصَبِّرْهُ اللّٰهُ ] [ مسلم، الزکاۃ، باب فضل العفف والصبر… : ۱۰۵۳ ] "Whoever refrains from asking, Allah will save him; whoever seeks self-sufficiency from Allah, Allah will make him self-sufficient; and whoever strives to be patient, Allah will make him patient."

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.

19. 1. A person who is extremely greedy and very anxious is called "Halū‘". In the translation, this has been expressed as "a person with a weak heart" because such a person is both miserly and greedy, and is one who weeps and laments excessively.

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.

19. Indeed, man was created anxious [12].

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The Literal Meaning of ﴿هلوعا﴾:

﴿هَلُوْعًا﴾ means restless, unstable, not remaining in one state, one who is immediately affected by changing circumstances. That is, man is naturally created like this. This condition is found in an ordinary worldly person or the majority of people. And those who believe and reform themselves, their hearts no longer remain in this state; instead, patience, tranquility, and stability are produced in their hearts.
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