Surah Al-An’am Ayat 81 in Arabic Text
English Translation
Here you can read various translations of verse 81
And how should I fear what you associate while you do not fear that you have associated with Allah that for which He has not sent down to you any authority? So which of the two parties has more right to security, if you should know?
“How should I fear (the beings) ye associate with Allah, when ye fear not to give partners to Allah without any warrant having been given to you? Which of (us) two parties hath more right to security? (tell me) if ye know.
Why should I fear those whom you have associated (with Allah in His divinity) when you do not fear associating others with Allah in His divinity – something for which He has sent down to you no authority. Then, which of the two parties has better title to security? Tell us, if you have any knowledge!
And how should I fear those whom you associate in worship with Allah (though they can neither benefit nor harm), while you fear not that you have joined in worship with Allah things for which He has not sent down to you any authority. (So) which of the two parties has more right to be in security? If you but know.”
How should I fear that which ye set up beside Him, when ye fear not to set up beside Allah that for which He hath revealed unto you no warrant? Which of the two factions hath more right to safety? (Answer me that) if ye have knowledge.
And how should I fear what you have associated, and you do not fear that you have associated with Allah that on which He has not sent down on you any all-binding authority? Then, which of the two groups is truly (worthier) of security, in case you know?”
Why should I fear what you associate with Him? Why do you not fear to associate with Him things for which He has sent you no authority? Tell me, if you know the answer, which side has more right to feel secure?
اور میں ان چیزوں سے کیسے ڈروں جن کو تم نے شریک بنایا ہے حاﻻنکہ تم اس بات سے نہیں ڈرتے کہ تم نے اللہ کے ساتھ ایسی چیزوں کو شریک ٹھہرایا ہے جن پر اللہ تعالیٰ نے کوئی دلیل نازل نہیں فرمائی، سو ان دو جماعتوں میں سے امن کا زیاده مستحق کون ہے اگر تم خبر رکھتے ہو
Quran 6 Verse 81 Explanation
For those looking for commentary to help with the understanding of Surah Al-An’am ayat 81, we’ve provided two Tafseer works below. The first is the tafseer of Abul Ala Maududi, the second is of Ibn Kathir.
Ala-Maududi
(6:81) Why should I fear those whom you have associated (with Allah in His divinity) when you do not fear associating others with Allah in His divinity – something for which He has sent down to you no authority. Then, which of the two parties has better title to security? Tell us, if you have any knowledge!
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
Ibn-Kathir
The tafsir of Surah Al-Anam verse 81 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Anam ayat 80 which provides the complete commentary from verse 80 through 83.
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