Surah An-Nahl Verse 61 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And if Allah were to impose blame on the people…

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Translation Transliteration — An-Nahl

وَلَوْ يُؤَاخِذُ اللَّهُ النَّاسَ بِظُلْمِهِم مَّا تَرَكَ عَلَيْهَا مِن دَابَّةٍ وَلَٰكِن يُؤَخِّرُهُمْ إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ۖ فَإِذَا جَاءَ أَجَلُهُمْ لَا يَسْتَأْخِرُونَ سَاعَةً ۖ وَلَا يَسْتَقْدِمُونَ ۝٦١

🔤 Transliteration

Wa law yu`aakhizul laahun naasa bizulminhim maa taraka `alaihaa min daaabbatinw wa laakiny yu`akhkhiruhum ilaaa ajalim musamman fa izaa jaaa`a ajaluhum laa yastaakhiroona saa`atanw wa laa yastaqdimoon

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

And if Allah were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon the earth any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].

🌐 Additional reference in Français

📖 Ayah 📜 Tafsir 📚 Al-Waseet 🔤 Ayah (I'rab)

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Yu'akhidh (يُؤَاخِذُ): To seize or punish someone immediately for their deeds.
Dābbah (دَابَّةٍ): Any living creature that moves on the earth, including humans and animals.
Ajalin Musammā (أَجَلٍ مُسَمًّى): A specified, appointed term known only to Allah.
Yasta'khirūn (يَسْتَأْخِرُونَ): To delay or postpone.
Yastaqdimūn (يَسْتَقْدِمُونَ): To advance or come earlier.

Explanation of the Verse:

If Allah were to seize people immediately for their wrongdoing—their disbelief, sins, and false accusations against Him—He would not leave a single moving creature on the face of the earth. Such is the magnitude of human transgression that the entire creation would be destroyed as a consequence. Yet, out of His infinite mercy, forbearance, and wisdom, Allah does not hasten the punishment. Instead, He grants people respite until an appointed term that He has decreed for each soul. This delay is not a sign of neglect but a divine opportunity for repentance and reform.

When that fixed term arrives—whether for an individual or for humanity at large—no one can postpone it even for a single moment, nor can anyone bring it forward. The decree of Allah is precise and irrevocable. This teaches us that Allah's justice is perfect: He neither punishes unjustly nor delays beyond what His wisdom requires. Every soul will face its appointed hour, and no power in the universe can alter that divine schedule.

A Da'wah Reflection:

This verse is a profound reminder of Allah's boundless mercy and His perfect justice. Imagine the Creator of the heavens and the earth, who witnesses every sin and every act of oppression, yet chooses to give us time—time to turn back to Him, time to seek forgiveness, time to mend our ways. This is not weakness; it is patience born of wisdom and love for His creation. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Allah continues to extend His hand at night for those who sinned during the day to repent, and extends His hand during the day for those who sinned at night, until the sun rises from the west" (Sahih Muslim).

So do not be deceived by the delay of punishment, nor despair of Allah's mercy. The door of repentance is wide open, but it will not remain open forever. When the appointed term comes, there will be no negotiation, no extension, no second chance. Seize this precious moment of life to return to your Lord, to purify your heart, and to live in obedience to Him. The One who gives you time today is the One who will hold you accountable tomorrow—but He is also the One who loves to forgive. Do not let His patience make you forget His justice, and do not let His justice make you despair of His mercy. Balance your life between hope and fear, and let every breath be a step toward His pleasure.

📜 Verse 59-63 — An-Nahl

59يَتَوَارَىٰ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ مِن سُوءِ مَا بُشِّرَ بِهِ ۚ أَيُمْسِكُهُ عَلَىٰ هُونٍ أَمْ يَدُسُّهُ فِي التُّرَابِ ۗ أَلَا سَاءَ مَا يَحْكُمُونَ

He hides himself from the people because of the ill of which he has been informed. Should he keep it in humiliation or bury it in the ground? Unquestionably, evil is what they decide.

60لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْآخِرَةِ مَثَلُ السَّوْءِ ۖ وَلِلَّهِ الْمَثَلُ الْأَعْلَىٰ ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

For those who do not believe in the Hereafter is the description of evil; and for Allah is the highest attribute. And He is Exalted in Might, the Wise.

61وَلَوْ يُؤَاخِذُ اللَّهُ النَّاسَ بِظُلْمِهِم مَّا تَرَكَ عَلَيْهَا مِن دَابَّةٍ وَلَٰكِن يُؤَخِّرُهُمْ إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ۖ فَإِذَا جَاءَ أَجَلُهُمْ لَا يَسْتَأْخِرُونَ سَاعَةً ۖ وَلَا يَسْتَقْدِمُونَ

62وَيَجْعَلُونَ لِلَّهِ مَا يَكْرَهُونَ وَتَصِفُ أَلْسِنَتُهُمُ الْكَذِبَ أَنَّ لَهُمُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۖ لَا جَرَمَ أَنَّ لَهُمُ النَّارَ وَأَنَّهُم مُّفْرَطُونَ

And they attribute to Allah that which they dislike, and their tongues assert the lie that they will have the best [from Him]. Assuredly, they will have the Fire, and they will be [therein] neglected.

63تَاللَّهِ لَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا إِلَىٰ أُمَمٍ مِّن قَبْلِكَ فَزَيَّنَ لَهُمُ الشَّيْطَانُ أَعْمَالَهُمْ فَهُوَ وَلِيُّهُمُ الْيَوْمَ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

By Allah, We did certainly send [messengers] to nations before you, but Satan made their deeds attractive to them. And he is the disbelievers' ally today [as well], and they will have a painful punishment.

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Surah An-Nahl Verse 61 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And if Allah were to impose blame on the people…

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