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Translation Transliteration — An-Nisa

مَّا أَصَابَكَ مِنْ حَسَنَةٍ فَمِنَ اللَّهِ ۖ وَمَا أَصَابَكَ مِن سَيِّئَةٍ فَمِن نَّفْسِكَ ۚ وَأَرْسَلْنَاكَ لِلنَّاسِ رَسُولًا ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا ۝٧٩

🔤 Transliteration

Maaa asaabaka min hasanatin faminal laahi wa maaa asaaabaka min saiyi`atin famin nafsik; wa arsalnaaka linnaasi Rasoolaa; wa kafaa billaahi Shaheedaa

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

What comes to you of good is from Allah, but what comes to you of evil, [O man], is from yourself. And We have sent you, [O Muhammad], to the people as a messenger, and sufficient is Allah as Witness.

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Hasanah (حَسَنَة): Good, blessing, or any form of ease and prosperity that brings joy.
Sayyi'ah (سَيِّئَة): Hardship, affliction, or any form of distress that brings sorrow.
Min nafsik (مِن نَّفْسِكَ): From your own self — meaning, as a consequence of your own actions and sins.

Explanation of the Verse:

O human being, whatever good and blessing reaches you — whether it be wealth, health, children, or any form of comfort — it is from Allah alone, out of His pure grace and favour upon you. He bestows these gifts upon you not because you deserve them, but as a manifestation of His boundless mercy and generosity.

As for any hardship, difficulty, or affliction that befalls you — whether in your provision, your family, or your health — it is a direct result of your own actions. Your sins, your negligence, and your transgressions bring these trials upon yourself. Allah, in His perfect justice, does not wrong anyone; rather, it is your own deeds that return to you as consequences. This is a profound reminder that we must always hold ourselves accountable, examining our own conduct before blaming fate or others.

Then Allah addresses His beloved Messenger ﷺ directly: "And We have sent you to all of mankind as a Messenger." This establishes the universal nature of the Prophet's mission — he was not sent to a single tribe or nation, but to every human being on earth, from his time until the end of days. His message is a mercy for all worlds, guiding humanity out of darkness and into light.

And Allah concludes: "And sufficient is Allah as a Witness." This is a powerful reassurance — Allah Himself bears witness to the truthfulness of the Prophet's message. He has supported him with miracles, clear proofs, and the living miracle of the Qur'an itself. When Allah testifies, no further proof is needed. This should fill every believer's heart with certainty and confidence in the truth of Islam.

A Call to Reflection and Faith:

Dear reader, this verse teaches us two beautiful truths. First, it invites us to recognise Allah's generosity in every blessing we enjoy — when you wake up healthy, when you eat your daily bread, when you embrace your loved ones — know that all of this is from Allah's favour upon you. Let this fill your heart with gratitude and love for your Creator.

Second, it calls us to self-accountability. When difficulties come, instead of complaining or despairing, look inward. What can you improve? What sins can you leave? This is not a burden, but a gift — for it means you have the power to change your situation by changing yourself. Turn to Allah in repentance, and He will turn your hardships into ease, your sorrow into joy.

And know that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was sent for you personally. His message is your path to success in this life and the next. Allah Himself testifies to its truth — so what more could you seek? Embrace this message with an open heart, and you will find peace that no worldly trouble can disturb.

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📜 Verse 77-81 — An-Nisa

77أَلَمْ تَرَ إِلَى الَّذِينَ قِيلَ لَهُمْ كُفُّوا أَيْدِيَكُمْ وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ فَلَمَّا كُتِبَ عَلَيْهِمُ الْقِتَالُ إِذَا فَرِيقٌ مِّنْهُمْ يَخْشَوْنَ النَّاسَ كَخَشْيَةِ اللَّهِ أَوْ أَشَدَّ خَشْيَةً ۚ وَقَالُوا رَبَّنَا لِمَ كَتَبْتَ عَلَيْنَا الْقِتَالَ لَوْلَا أَخَّرْتَنَا إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ قَرِيبٍ ۗ قُلْ مَتَاعُ الدُّنْيَا قَلِيلٌ وَالْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِّمَنِ اتَّقَىٰ وَلَا تُظْلَمُونَ فَتِيلًا

Have you not seen those who were told, "Restrain your hands [from fighting] and establish prayer and give zakah"? But then when fighting was ordained for them, at once a party of them feared men as they fear Allah or with [even] greater fear. They said, "Our Lord, why have You decreed upon us fighting? If only You had postponed [it for] us for a short time." Say, The enjoyment of this world is little, and the Hereafter is better for he who fears Allah. And injustice will not be done to you, [even] as much as a thread [inside a date seed]."

78أَيْنَمَا تَكُونُوا يُدْرِككُّمُ الْمَوْتُ وَلَوْ كُنتُمْ فِي بُرُوجٍ مُّشَيَّدَةٍ ۗ وَإِن تُصِبْهُمْ حَسَنَةٌ يَقُولُوا هَٰذِهِ مِنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ ۖ وَإِن تُصِبْهُمْ سَيِّئَةٌ يَقُولُوا هَٰذِهِ مِنْ عِندِكَ ۚ قُلْ كُلٌّ مِّنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ ۖ فَمَالِ هَٰؤُلَاءِ الْقَوْمِ لَا يَكَادُونَ يَفْقَهُونَ حَدِيثًا

Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction. But if good comes to them, they say, "This is from Allah "; and if evil befalls them, they say, "This is from you." Say, "All [things] are from Allah." So what is [the matter] with those people that they can hardly understand any statement?

79مَّا أَصَابَكَ مِنْ حَسَنَةٍ فَمِنَ اللَّهِ ۖ وَمَا أَصَابَكَ مِن سَيِّئَةٍ فَمِن نَّفْسِكَ ۚ وَأَرْسَلْنَاكَ لِلنَّاسِ رَسُولًا ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا

What comes to you of good is from Allah, but what comes to you of evil, [O man], is from yourself. And We have sent you, [O Muhammad], to the people as a messenger, and sufficient is Allah as Witness.

80مَّن يُطِعِ الرَّسُولَ فَقَدْ أَطَاعَ اللَّهَ ۖ وَمَن تَوَلَّىٰ فَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَفِيظًا

He who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah; but those who turn away - We have not sent you over them as a guardian.

81وَيَقُولُونَ طَاعَةٌ فَإِذَا بَرَزُوا مِنْ عِندِكَ بَيَّتَ طَائِفَةٌ مِّنْهُمْ غَيْرَ الَّذِي تَقُولُ ۖ وَاللَّهُ يَكْتُبُ مَا يُبَيِّتُونَ ۖ فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا

And they say, "[We pledge] obedience." But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other than what you say. But Allah records what they plan by night. So leave them alone and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

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Surah An-Nisa Verse 79 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : What comes to you of good is from Allah, but…

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