سُوْرَةُ الْوَاقِعَةِ
Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 3
خَافِضَةٌ رَّافِعَةٌ ﴿3﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Bringing low (some - those who will enter Hell) Exalting (others - those who will enter Paradise). [Tafsir Ibn Kathir]
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
خَافِضَةٌۭ
khāfiḍatun
Bringing down
رَّافِعَةٌ
rāfiʿatun
raising up
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 3) {خَافِضَةٌ رَّافِعَةٌ:} That is, it will throw down the great arrogant ones who were considered honorable and of high status in the world, into Hell, and it will raise the weak believers who were considered insignificant and of low status in the world, elevating them to the highest ranks of Paradise. See also Surah Al-Mutaffifin (29 to 35).
