Surah Ahqaf Ayat 33 in Arabic Text
English Translation
Here you can read various translations of verse 33
Do they not see that Allah, who created the heavens and earth and did not fail in their creation, is able to give life to the dead? Yes. Indeed, He is over all things competent.
See they not that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and never wearied with their creation, is able to give life to the dead? Yea, verily He has power over all things.
Do they not see that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth — and creating them did not wear Him out — has the power to bring the dead back to life? Why not! He certainly has the power over everything.
Do they not see that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and was not wearied by their creation, is Able to give life to the dead? Yes, He surely is Able to do all things.
Have they not seen that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and was not wearied by their creation, is Able to give life to the dead? Aye, He verily is Able to do all things.
And have they not seen that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and did not falter by their creation, is (always) Determiner over giving life to the dead? Yes indeed, surely He is The EverDeterminer of everything.
Do the disbelievers not understand that God, who created the heavens and earth and did not tire in doing so, has the power to bring the dead back to life? Yes indeed! He has power over everything.
کیا وه نہیں دیکھتے کہ جس اللہ نے آسمانوں اور زمین کو پیدا کیا اور ان کے پیدا کرنے سے وه نہ تھکا، وه یقیناً مُردوں کو زنده کرنے پر قادر ہے؟ کیوں نہ ہو؟ وه یقیناً ہر چیز پر قادر ہے
Quran 46 Verse 33 Explanation
For those looking for commentary to help with the understanding of Surah Ahqaf ayat 33, we’ve provided two Tafseer works below. The first is the tafseer of Abul Ala Maududi, the second is of Ibn Kathir.
Ala-Maududi
(46:33) Do they not see that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and was not wearied by their creation, has surely the power to raise the dead to life! Why not! Surely He has power over everything.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
Ibn-Kathir
33. Do they not see that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and was not wearied by their creation, is Able to give life to the dead Yes, He surely is Able to do all things. 34. And on the Day when those who disbelieve will be exposed to the Fire (it will be said to them): “Is this not the truth” They will say: “Yes, by our Lord!” He will say: “Then taste the torment, because you used to disbelieve!” 35. Therefore be patient as did those of determination among the Messengers and be in no hurry for them. On the Day when they will see what they are promised, it will be as though they had not remained (in the world) except an hour in a day. (This is) a clear Message. But will any be destroyed except the defiantly rebellious people
Allah then commands His Messenger to observe patience with those who rejected him among his people. He says,
(Therefore be patient as did those of determination among the Messengers.) meaning, as they were patient with their people’s rejection of them. “Those of determination” among the Messengers are Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, `Isa and the last of all of the Prophets, Muhammad . Allah has specifically mentioned their names in two Ayat: Surat Al-Ahzab (33:7) and Surat Ash-Shura (42:13).
(and be in no hurry for them.) which means, `do not rush the punishment for them.’ This is similar to Allah’s saying:
(And leave Me alone to deal with the rejectors, those who are in possession of good things of life. And give them respite for a little while.) (73:11)
(So allow time for the disbelievers, and leave them for a while.) (86:17) Then Allah says:
(On the Day when they will see that which they are promised, it will be as though they had not remained (in the world) except an hour in a day.) Which is similar to Allah’s saying,
(On the Day they see it (the Hour), it will be as though they had not remained (in the world) except for a day’s afternoon or its morning.) (79:46) and as He says,
(And on the Day when He shall gather them together, (it will be) as if they had not stayed but an hour of a day. They will recognize each other.)(10:45) Then Allah says,
(A clear message.) meaning, this Qur’an provides a clear concept.
(But will any be destroyed except the defiantly rebellious people) Which means that Allah does not destroy anyone except those who choose the way of destruction. It is part of Allah’s justice that He does not punish anyone except those who deserve the punishment — and Allah knows best. This concludes the explanation of Surat Al-Ahqaf. And all praise and blessings are due to Allah. Both success and protection from faults are by His help.
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