سُوْرَةُ الزُّخْرُفِ
Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 44
وَإِنَّهُۥ لَذِكْرٌ لَّكَ وَلِقَوْمِكَ ۖ وَسَوْفَ تُسْـَٔلُونَ ﴿44﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And verily this (the Qur’ân) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) and your people (Quraish people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَإِنَّهُۥ
wa-innahu
And indeed, it
لَذِكْرٌۭ
ladhik'run
(is) surely, a Reminder
لَّكَ
laka
for you
وَلِقَوْمِكَ ۖ
waliqawmika
and your people
وَسَوْفَ
wasawfa
and soon
تُسْـَٔلُونَ
tus'alūna
you will be questioned
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 44) ➊ {وَ اِنَّهٗ لَذِكْرٌ لَّكَ وَ لِقَوْمِكَ:} The meaning of "dhikr" is both admonition and reminder, as well as honor, dignity, and fame. Here, both meanings are intended. That is, this Qur’an is an admonition and reminder for you and your people, and it is also a source of honor and dignity for you, your people, the Quraysh, and the Arabs. It was revealed in the Arabic language, and its primary addressees and the first to act upon it are the Quraysh and the Arabs. The non-Arab nations who believe in it will have to learn the Arabic language to acquire the teachings of the Qur’an and will have to become students of the Arabs. Is it not enough of an honor for the Quraysh and the Arabs that all those who came later became Muslims at their hands? The east and west of the earth were conquered and embraced Islam through their jihad, and Allah Almighty kept the caliphate of the Muslims among them as long as they upheld the religion, because the Qur’an is a source of honor only for those who act upon it; merely being an Arab or a Qurayshi is not sufficient. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ وَالْقُرْآنُ حُجَّةٌ لَكَ أَوْ عَلَيْكَ ] [مسلم، الطھارۃ، باب فضل الوضوء : ۲۲۳، عن أبي مالک الأشعري رضی اللہ عنہ ] “The Qur’an is either a proof for you or a proof against you.”
From this verse, it is also understood that the desire for a good name is a good thing; otherwise, Allah Almighty would not have mentioned it as a favor upon His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and Abraham (peace be upon him) would not have prayed to Allah Almighty: « وَ اجْعَلْ لِّيْ لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ فِي الْاٰخِرِيْنَ» [الشعراء : ۸۴ ] “And grant me a reputation of truth among those who come later.”
➋ { وَ سَوْفَ تُسْـَٔلُوْنَ:} That is, on the Day of Resurrection you will be questioned as to how much you valued this book of admonition, which was a source of honor and dignity for you, how much you acted upon it, and to what extent you fulfilled the responsibility of conveying it to all the nations of the world.
From this verse, it is also understood that the desire for a good name is a good thing; otherwise, Allah Almighty would not have mentioned it as a favor upon His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and Abraham (peace be upon him) would not have prayed to Allah Almighty: « وَ اجْعَلْ لِّيْ لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ فِي الْاٰخِرِيْنَ» [الشعراء : ۸۴ ] “And grant me a reputation of truth among those who come later.”
➋ { وَ سَوْفَ تُسْـَٔلُوْنَ:} That is, on the Day of Resurrection you will be questioned as to how much you valued this book of admonition, which was a source of honor and dignity for you, how much you acted upon it, and to what extent you fulfilled the responsibility of conveying it to all the nations of the world.
