سُوْرَةُ النَّازِعَاتِ
Surah An-Naazi'aat (79) — Ayah 4
فَٱلسَّـٰبِقَـٰتِ سَبْقًا ﴿4﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And by those that press forward as in a race (i.e. the angels or stars or the horses).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَٱلسَّـٰبِقَـٰتِ
fal-sābiqāti
And those who race each other
سَبْقًۭا
sabqan
(in) a race
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.
4. Then those who race ahead (in obedience) [4],
[4] Then, regarding these souls, they strive to outdo one another in carrying out whatever command is issued by Allah Almighty.
[4] Then, regarding these souls, they strive to outdo one another in carrying out whatever command is issued by Allah Almighty.
