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Surah Yaseen (36) — Ayah 66
وَلَوْ نَشَآءُ لَطَمَسْنَا عَلَىٰٓ أَعْيُنِهِمْ فَٱسْتَبَقُوا۟ ٱلصِّرَٰطَ فَأَنَّىٰ يُبْصِرُونَ ﴿66﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And if it had been Our Will, We would surely have wiped out (blinded) their eyes, so that they would struggle for the Path, how then would they see?
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَلَوْ
walaw
And if
نَشَآءُ
nashāu
We willed
لَطَمَسْنَا
laṭamasnā
We (would have) surely obliterated
عَلَىٰٓ
ʿalā
[over]
أَعْيُنِهِمْ
aʿyunihim
their eyes
فَٱسْتَبَقُوا۟
fa-is'tabaqū
then they (would) race
ٱلصِّرَٰطَ
l-ṣirāṭa
(to find) the path
فَأَنَّىٰ
fa-annā
then how
يُبْصِرُونَ
yub'ṣirūna
(could) they see
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.
66. And if We willed, We could have blotted out their eyes; then, even if they raced to the path, how [59] would they see?
[59]
Immediate Punishment is Against Allah’s Will:
If We so willed, We could punish such hardened criminals even in this world. We could take away their sight so that, even if they wished, they would not be able to advance towards sinful deeds, nor would they be able to perceive anything. Similarly, if We wished, We could paralyze them, rendering them crippled so that they could not move from their place, neither advancing nor retreating, merely writhing on their beds. Or We could disfigure them so that many of their other faculties would also be lost. However, to seize the criminals immediately is against Our will, and these people are greatly misusing this respite.
[59]
Immediate Punishment is Against Allah’s Will:
If We so willed, We could punish such hardened criminals even in this world. We could take away their sight so that, even if they wished, they would not be able to advance towards sinful deeds, nor would they be able to perceive anything. Similarly, if We wished, We could paralyze them, rendering them crippled so that they could not move from their place, neither advancing nor retreating, merely writhing on their beds. Or We could disfigure them so that many of their other faculties would also be lost. However, to seize the criminals immediately is against Our will, and these people are greatly misusing this respite.
