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Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 30
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوا۟ رَبُّنَا ٱللَّهُ ثُمَّ ٱسْتَقَـٰمُوا۟ تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ أَلَّا تَخَافُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَبْشِرُوا۟ بِٱلْجَنَّةِ ٱلَّتِى كُنتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ ﴿30﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allâh (Alone)," and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِنَّ
inna
Indeed
ٱلَّذِينَ
alladhīna
those who
قَالُوا۟
qālū
say
رَبُّنَا
rabbunā
Our Lord
ٱللَّهُ
l-lahu
(is) Allah
ثُمَّ
thumma
then
ٱسْتَقَـٰمُوا۟
is'taqāmū
stand firm
تَتَنَزَّلُ
tatanazzalu
will descend
عَلَيْهِمُ
ʿalayhimu
on them
ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ
l-malāikatu
the Angels
أَلَّا
allā
(Do) not
تَخَافُوا۟
takhāfū
fear
وَلَا
walā
and (do) not
تَحْزَنُوا۟
taḥzanū
grieve
وَأَبْشِرُوا۟
wa-abshirū
but receive the glad tidings
بِٱلْجَنَّةِ
bil-janati
of Paradise
ٱلَّتِى
allatī
which
كُنتُمْ
kuntum
you were
تُوعَدُونَ
tūʿadūna
promised
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
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30. Indeed, those who say, "Our Lord is Allah," and then remain steadfast [37], upon them the angels descend [38] saying, "Do not fear and do not grieve [39], but rejoice in the Paradise which you have been promised."
[37]
The Essence of Religion in the Briefest Words:
This is such a comprehensive statement in which the entire teaching of Shariah is encompassed. Thus, Sufyan bin Abdullah Thaqafi says that he asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: "Tell me something about Islam such that after it I would not need to ask anyone else anything." He ﷺ said: "Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast upon it." [مسلم۔ کتاب الایمان۔ باب جامع اوصاف لاسلام]
That is, those people who sincerely affirmed the oneness of Allah with heart and soul, and then throughout their lives fulfilled this statement and commitment with complete honesty and uprightness. They did not associate anyone in the Lordship and Divinity of Allah. Nor did they change colors like a chameleon; whatever they said with their tongues, they fulfilled its requirements both in belief and in action. Whatever deed they performed, they did so purely for His pleasure and gratitude. They understood and fulfilled the rights and obligations set by their Lord. Upon such people, angels descend with glad tidings of Paradise from Allah.
[38]
The Meaning of the Descent of Angels:
Just as devils descend upon every liar and sinner, who cast suggestions and whispers into their hearts, in the same way, angels descend upon those who remain steadfast upon the religion of Allah and adopt patience and perseverance in times of difficulty. Through this, their hearts receive tranquility and peace. It is not necessary for the descent of angels to be visible and perceptible. Angels descended in the field of Badr, and the purpose of their descent is also mentioned as such: that through their descent, the hearts of the Muslims may be strengthened, but they were not visible to anyone except the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. And until this material life ends and the veils of materiality are not torn apart, the descent of angels occurs in this manner—except as Allah wills. However, with death, when these veils and barriers are lifted, then at the time of death, then in the grave, and then on the Day of Resurrection, everywhere, angels will certainly be seen by humans.
[39]
The Purpose of the Descent of Angels:
That is, when angels descend upon those who remain steadfast in faith, they instruct them or place this thought in their hearts that no matter how oppressive the forces of falsehood may be, there is absolutely no need to be afraid of them, and do not grieve over the injustices being inflicted upon you because of your adherence to the truth, for Allah has prepared for you such a Paradise in comparison to which all the blessings of this world are insignificant. And at the time of death as well, the angels say these same words to every believer. At that time, he also sees the angels and understands their words, so at that time their meaning is that there is no reason to fear the next stage to which you are going, for Paradise is awaiting you, and there is no need to be saddened for those whom you are leaving behind in the world, for we are your guardians and companions.
[37]
The Essence of Religion in the Briefest Words:
This is such a comprehensive statement in which the entire teaching of Shariah is encompassed. Thus, Sufyan bin Abdullah Thaqafi says that he asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: "Tell me something about Islam such that after it I would not need to ask anyone else anything." He ﷺ said: "Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast upon it." [مسلم۔ کتاب الایمان۔ باب جامع اوصاف لاسلام]
That is, those people who sincerely affirmed the oneness of Allah with heart and soul, and then throughout their lives fulfilled this statement and commitment with complete honesty and uprightness. They did not associate anyone in the Lordship and Divinity of Allah. Nor did they change colors like a chameleon; whatever they said with their tongues, they fulfilled its requirements both in belief and in action. Whatever deed they performed, they did so purely for His pleasure and gratitude. They understood and fulfilled the rights and obligations set by their Lord. Upon such people, angels descend with glad tidings of Paradise from Allah.
[38]
The Meaning of the Descent of Angels:
Just as devils descend upon every liar and sinner, who cast suggestions and whispers into their hearts, in the same way, angels descend upon those who remain steadfast upon the religion of Allah and adopt patience and perseverance in times of difficulty. Through this, their hearts receive tranquility and peace. It is not necessary for the descent of angels to be visible and perceptible. Angels descended in the field of Badr, and the purpose of their descent is also mentioned as such: that through their descent, the hearts of the Muslims may be strengthened, but they were not visible to anyone except the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. And until this material life ends and the veils of materiality are not torn apart, the descent of angels occurs in this manner—except as Allah wills. However, with death, when these veils and barriers are lifted, then at the time of death, then in the grave, and then on the Day of Resurrection, everywhere, angels will certainly be seen by humans.
[39]
The Purpose of the Descent of Angels:
That is, when angels descend upon those who remain steadfast in faith, they instruct them or place this thought in their hearts that no matter how oppressive the forces of falsehood may be, there is absolutely no need to be afraid of them, and do not grieve over the injustices being inflicted upon you because of your adherence to the truth, for Allah has prepared for you such a Paradise in comparison to which all the blessings of this world are insignificant. And at the time of death as well, the angels say these same words to every believer. At that time, he also sees the angels and understands their words, so at that time their meaning is that there is no reason to fear the next stage to which you are going, for Paradise is awaiting you, and there is no need to be saddened for those whom you are leaving behind in the world, for we are your guardians and companions.
