سُوْرَةُ النَّجْمِ
Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 24
أَمْ لِلْإِنسَـٰنِ مَا تَمَنَّىٰ ﴿24﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Or shall man have what he wishes?
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
أَمْ
am
Or
لِلْإِنسَـٰنِ
lil'insāni
(is) for man
مَا
mā
what
تَمَنَّىٰ
tamannā
he wishes
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.
Is it that man will have whatever he wishes [16]?
[16]
The Wish of the Polytheists of Makkah: A Deity Who Imposes No Restrictions:
That is, your wish is that your deities should be such that they do not impose any kind of restriction upon you. But can this wish of yours be fulfilled? Or do you have the right to make anyone you wish your deity? Or, if you have attached hope for intercession from your deities, do you think this will be fulfilled? Whereas, in both this world and the Hereafter, all authority belongs solely to Allah Almighty.
[16]
The Wish of the Polytheists of Makkah: A Deity Who Imposes No Restrictions:
That is, your wish is that your deities should be such that they do not impose any kind of restriction upon you. But can this wish of yours be fulfilled? Or do you have the right to make anyone you wish your deity? Or, if you have attached hope for intercession from your deities, do you think this will be fulfilled? Whereas, in both this world and the Hereafter, all authority belongs solely to Allah Almighty.
