Surah Al Anbiya Ayat 44 Translation Tafseer

Para 17 - اِقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ

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بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ

21.44

بَلْ مَتَّعْنَا هٰۤؤُلَآءِ وَ اٰبَآءَهُمْ حَتّٰى طَالَ عَلَیْهِمُ الْعُمُرُؕ-اَفَلَا یَرَوْنَ اَنَّا نَاْتِی الْاَرْضَ نَنْقُصُهَا مِنْ اَطْرَافِهَاؕ-اَفَهُمُ الْغٰلِبُوْنَ(44)

Kanz-ul-Irfan

Rather, We allowed them and their forefathers to take benefit until life became long for them.[1] So do they not see that We are constricting the borders of the land?[2] So will they prevail?

Commentary

[1]

A long life, affluence, and abundant blessings can lead to heedlessness and in some cases incur divine retribution. It is stated in a hadith that an individual once asked, “O Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم! Who is the best from among the people?” He صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, “The one who possesses a long life and virtuous deeds.” He then asked, “Who is the worst from among the people?” He صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, “The one who has a long life and evil deeds.” (Sunan Al-Tirmidhi: 2337)

[2]

As the light of Islam illuminates the hearts of those who embrace faith, the lands of Islam and communities of Muslims continue to prosper. Enemies become friends and unfamiliar territories become safe havens.

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