Surah Al-Kahf Verse 6 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Then perhaps you would kill yourself through grief over them,…

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Translation Transliteration — Al-Kahf

فَلَعَلَّكَ بَاخِعٌ نَّفْسَكَ عَلَىٰ آثَارِهِمْ إِن لَّمْ يُؤْمِنُوا بِهَٰذَا الْحَدِيثِ أَسَفًا ۝٦

🔤 Transliteration

Fala`allaka baakhi`un nafsaka `alaaa aasaarihim illam yu;minoo bihaazal hadeesi asafaa

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

Then perhaps you would kill yourself through grief over them, [O Muhammad], if they do not believe in this message, [and] out of sorrow.

🌐 Additional reference in Français

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Translation — Tafsir

Key Words and Their Meanings:

"Bākhi‘" (بَاخِعٌ): Destroying or killing oneself, i.e., bringing oneself to the point of destruction.
"Alā āthārihim" (عَلَىٰ آثَارِهِمْ): After their turning away and leaving you; following their departure from you.
"Asafan" (أَسَفًا): Intense grief, sorrow, and regret over something that has been lost or missed.

Explanation of the Verse:

O Messenger of Allah, perhaps you are grieving so deeply over your people’s turning away from you and their rejection of your call that you are bringing yourself to the brink of destruction. If they do not believe in this Qur’an and act upon it, your sorrow and distress may consume you entirely. But Allah, in His infinite mercy and wisdom, gently consoles you: do not let this overwhelm you. Your mission is not to force their hearts to believe—that is not within your power. Your duty is only to convey the message clearly and sincerely. Their guidance rests with Allah alone, for He is the One who opens hearts to faith. So, ease your heart, dear Messenger, and trust in Allah’s plan. The Qur’an is a mercy and a reminder for those who are willing to listen, and its truth will shine forth regardless of those who turn away.

A Call to Reflection and Love for the Qur’an:

This verse beautifully reveals the depth of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) compassion and concern for his people. He was so deeply moved by the desire for their salvation that his heart ached with sorrow at their rejection. Yet, Allah reminds him—and us—that true guidance is in His hands alone. This is a profound lesson in patience, trust, and the importance of conveying the message with love and sincerity, without despair. For every believer, this verse is a gentle nudge to cherish the Qur’an, to reflect on its verses, and to share its light with others in a spirit of kindness and hope. The Qur’an is not a burden; it is a treasure that brings peace to hearts and clarity to minds. Let us embrace it, live by it, and invite others to its eternal wisdom with compassion and unwavering trust in Allah’s wisdom.

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📜 Verse 4-8 — Al-Kahf

4وَيُنذِرَ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا اتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ وَلَدًا

And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a son."

5مَّا لَهُم بِهِ مِنْ عِلْمٍ وَلَا لِآبَائِهِمْ ۚ كَبُرَتْ كَلِمَةً تَخْرُجُ مِنْ أَفْوَاهِهِمْ ۚ إِن يَقُولُونَ إِلَّا كَذِبًا

They have no knowledge of it, nor had their fathers. Grave is the word that comes out of their mouths; they speak not except a lie.

6فَلَعَلَّكَ بَاخِعٌ نَّفْسَكَ عَلَىٰ آثَارِهِمْ إِن لَّمْ يُؤْمِنُوا بِهَٰذَا الْحَدِيثِ أَسَفًا

Then perhaps you would kill yourself through grief over them, [O Muhammad], if they do not believe in this message, [and] out of sorrow.

7إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا مَا عَلَى الْأَرْضِ زِينَةً لَّهَا لِنَبْلُوَهُمْ أَيُّهُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا

Indeed, We have made that which is on the earth adornment for it that We may test them [as to] which of them is best in deed.

8وَإِنَّا لَجَاعِلُونَ مَا عَلَيْهَا صَعِيدًا جُرُزًا

And indeed, We will make that which is upon it [into] a barren ground.

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Surah Al-Kahf Verse 6 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Then perhaps you would kill yourself through grief over them,…

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