سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ
Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 2
رُّبَمَا يَوَدُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ مُسْلِمِينَ ﴿2﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
How much would those who disbelieved wish that they had been Muslims [those who have submitted themselves to Allâh’s Will in Islâm i.e. Islâmic Monotheism - this will be on the Day of Resurrection when they will see the disbelievers going to Hell and the Muslims going to Paradise].
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
رُّبَمَا
rubamā
Perhaps
يَوَدُّ
yawaddu
will wish
ٱلَّذِينَ
alladhīna
those who
كَفَرُوا۟
kafarū
disbelieved
لَوْ
law
if
كَانُوا۟
kānū
they had been
مُسْلِمِينَ
mus'limīna
Muslims
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
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2. A time [2] will come when the disbelievers will wish that they had been Muslims.
[2]
At Which Times Will the Disbelievers Wish They Had Been Muslims?
"Rubama" is used for both abundance and scarcity, meaning it can signify "often" or "sometimes." This word is especially used in situations where it is expected that someone would remember frequently or all the time, but they do not, so it is said, "At least sometimes you will remember us." It can refer to any time when a disbeliever feels regret and remorse over his past life and deeds, and sees Muslims being honored and granted success and well-being in comparison. For example, at the Battle of Badr, the disbelievers were severely defeated and the Muslims were granted honor and victory, and such occasions can be numerous—both in this world and the Hereafter, even at the time of death. When the angels come in terrifying forms to take the soul of the disbeliever, and the final occasion for such a wish will be when, on the Day of Resurrection, the disbelievers see some sinful Muslims with them in Hell and say, "You are with us in Hell, so what benefit did your faith and monotheism give you?" At this, Allah will not allow any monotheist to remain in Hell. Upon saying this, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ recited this very verse, indicating that this will be the last occasion when the disbelievers will wish to have been Muslims.
[2]
At Which Times Will the Disbelievers Wish They Had Been Muslims?
"Rubama" is used for both abundance and scarcity, meaning it can signify "often" or "sometimes." This word is especially used in situations where it is expected that someone would remember frequently or all the time, but they do not, so it is said, "At least sometimes you will remember us." It can refer to any time when a disbeliever feels regret and remorse over his past life and deeds, and sees Muslims being honored and granted success and well-being in comparison. For example, at the Battle of Badr, the disbelievers were severely defeated and the Muslims were granted honor and victory, and such occasions can be numerous—both in this world and the Hereafter, even at the time of death. When the angels come in terrifying forms to take the soul of the disbeliever, and the final occasion for such a wish will be when, on the Day of Resurrection, the disbelievers see some sinful Muslims with them in Hell and say, "You are with us in Hell, so what benefit did your faith and monotheism give you?" At this, Allah will not allow any monotheist to remain in Hell. Upon saying this, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ recited this very verse, indicating that this will be the last occasion when the disbelievers will wish to have been Muslims.
