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 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.
3. It will bring down some and raise up others [2].
[2] One meaning of this is that when the Day of Judgment is established, the system of the universe will be thrown into disorder. The stars will fall, the mountains will begin to fly, and all the things of this world will be overturned. The second meaning is that it will bring down the arrogant, rebellious, and oppressive people, and they will be humiliated and disgraced. From the lofty position they considered themselves to be in, they will be cast down. And those who are humble, modest, and possess pure character—whom the arrogant considered lowly and despicable in the world—will be granted honor, and they will attain high ranks and be placed in elevated positions.
[2] One meaning of this is that when the Day of Judgment is established, the system of the universe will be thrown into disorder. The stars will fall, the mountains will begin to fly, and all the things of this world will be overturned. The second meaning is that it will bring down the arrogant, rebellious, and oppressive people, and they will be humiliated and disgraced. From the lofty position they considered themselves to be in, they will be cast down. And those who are humble, modest, and possess pure character—whom the arrogant considered lowly and despicable in the world—will be granted honor, and they will attain high ranks and be placed in elevated positions.
