سُوْرَةُ يٰسٓ
Surah Yaseen (36) — Ayah 26
قِيلَ ٱدْخُلِ ٱلْجَنَّةَ ۖ قَالَ يَـٰلَيْتَ قَوْمِى يَعْلَمُونَ ﴿26﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
It was said (to him when the disbelievers killed him): "Enter Paradise." He said: "Would that my people knew
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
قِيلَ
qīla
It was said
ٱدْخُلِ
ud'khuli
Enter
ٱلْجَنَّةَ ۖ
l-janata
Paradise
قَالَ
qāla
He said
يَـٰلَيْتَ
yālayta
I wish
قَوْمِى
qawmī
my people
يَعْلَمُونَ
yaʿlamūna
knew
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 26) ➊ { قِيْلَ ادْخُلِ الْجَنَّةَ :} Here, the intermediate statement is omitted, which is understood automatically: that upon his statement, the people of his nation attacked him and martyred him, so Allah accepted his martyrdom, and as soon as he was martyred, he was given the glad tidings of entering Paradise. For the state of the entry of martyrs into Paradise, see Surah Al-Baqarah (154) and Aal-e-Imran (169 to 171).
➋ { قَالَ يٰلَيْتَ قَوْمِيْ يَعْلَمُوْنَ :} This shows how much that servant was a well-wisher of his people: even in his life, he did not care for his own life while advising his people, and even after his death, his goodwill for them continued. Then, regarding his killers, his wish is that somehow they too may come to know of the honor and respect Allah has granted him, and by knowing this, they too may believe and become deserving of this honor. Indeed, a believer is such a well-wisher. The martyrs of Uhud also expressed this wish after their martyrdom. There is a lesson for us in this: while inviting (to Allah), we should never be overcome by anger or a spirit of revenge, but rather continue the invitation with utmost patience and perseverance.
➋ { قَالَ يٰلَيْتَ قَوْمِيْ يَعْلَمُوْنَ :} This shows how much that servant was a well-wisher of his people: even in his life, he did not care for his own life while advising his people, and even after his death, his goodwill for them continued. Then, regarding his killers, his wish is that somehow they too may come to know of the honor and respect Allah has granted him, and by knowing this, they too may believe and become deserving of this honor. Indeed, a believer is such a well-wisher. The martyrs of Uhud also expressed this wish after their martyrdom. There is a lesson for us in this: while inviting (to Allah), we should never be overcome by anger or a spirit of revenge, but rather continue the invitation with utmost patience and perseverance.
