Topic: Punished Like Men
View Aspects
إِلَّا مَن رَّحِمَ رَبُّكَ ۚ وَلِذَٰلِكَ خَلَقَهُمْ ۗ وَتَمَّتْ كَلِمَةُ رَبِّكَ لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ
15:44; 32:14; 38:85, 86.
15:44; 32:14; 38:85, 86.
15:44; 32:14; 38:85-86.
Commentary:
The words, for this has He created them, mean that it is for mercy that God has created men. This interpretation is supported by 7:157.
The words, the word of thy Lord shall be fulfilled, show that it is only the followers of Satan and evildoers that will be cast into Hell. The verse does not at all mean that all men will be thrown into Hell. In the words, the word of thy Lord shall be fulfilled, God mentions a promise, so the verse must be interpreted in harmony with that promise. But no promise is to be found in the Quran to the effect that all men will be cast into Hell. On the contrary, there is a definite promise in which it is said that Hell will be filled with those who follow Satan (7:19). It is to this promise that the verse under comment refers, for the Quran makes mention of no other promise except this.
So the verse means only that those who follow Satan will be thrown into Hell.
It was stated in the previous clause that God had created man for mercy. Now the question naturally arose, if man had been created for mercy, why were men to be cast into Hell? The present verse answers this question by saying that it is true that man has been created for mercy, but it was also declared that this promise of mercy would not be fulfilled immediately with regard to people who followed Satan. These companions of Satan will first be thrown into Hell on account of their affinity with him, and after they have been purged of their sins, they will go to Heaven. Moreover, the preceding verse speaks of disbelievers "who would not cease to differ". So the jinn and men spoken of here are none but the wicked among them. For a discussion of the jinn see 15:28.
f
15:44; 32:14; 38:85, 86.
b
15:44; 32:14; 38:85-86.
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Commentary:
The words, for this has He created them, mean that it is for mercy that God has created men. This interpretation is supported by 7:157.
The words, the word of thy Lord shall be fulfilled, show that it is only the followers of Satan and evildoers that will be cast into Hell. The verse does not at all mean that all men will be thrown into Hell. In the words, the word of thy Lord shall be fulfilled, God mentions a promise, so the verse must be interpreted in harmony with that promise. But no promise is to be found in the Quran to the effect that all men will be cast into Hell. On the contrary, there is a definite promise in which it is said that Hell will be filled with those who follow Satan (7:19). It is to this promise that the verse under comment refers, for the Quran makes mention of no other promise except this.
So the verse means only that those who follow Satan will be thrown into Hell.
It was stated in the previous clause that God had created man for mercy. Now the question naturally arose, if man had been created for mercy, why were men to be cast into Hell? The present verse answers this question by saying that it is true that man has been created for mercy, but it was also declared that this promise of mercy would not be fulfilled immediately with regard to people who followed Satan. These companions of Satan will first be thrown into Hell on account of their affinity with him, and after they have been purged of their sins, they will go to Heaven. Moreover, the preceding verse speaks of disbelievers "who would not cease to differ". So the jinn and men spoken of here are none but the wicked among them. For a discussion of the jinn see 15:28.
e
15:44; 32:14; 38:85, 86.
إِنَّ عِبَادِى لَيْسَ لَكَ عَلَيْهِمْ سُلْطَٰنٌ إِلَّا مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَكَ مِنَ ٱلْغَاوِينَ
17:66; 34:22.
7:19; 17:64; 38:86.
The verse seems to suggest that human nature is intrinsically pure. Only those lose the right path who defile their own nature and choose to follow Satan. This idea has been further explained in 91:11.
17:66; 34:22.
7:19; 17:64; 38:86.
Important Words:
سلطان (power) is derived from سلط (saluta) meaning, he or it overcame or prevailed or predominated; or became established in superior power. سلطان among other things, means, might or power; possession of superior power; predominance; absolute dominion or authority; sovereign or ruling power. It also means, proof, evidence or argument (Lane).
Commentary:
This verse mentions another group of people who, too, are protected from the temptations of Satan. They do not belong to the category of Prophets or of those other specially chosen servants of God, referred to in v. 41 who get their guidance directly from God, but they, nevertheless, find out the truth through the help of God’s Elect and His Prophets. With regard to such people the verse purports to say that they enjoy Divine protection to the extent that Satan has no سلطان (sovereign or dominating power) over them, though they are subject to his occasional attacks. There are to be found among them such weak of faith as sometimes choose to follow the suggestions of Satan and, consequently, falter and fall. But this happens only when they have actually become "erring ones," whereas before the actual commission of sin such people also enjoy Divine protection.
Incidentally, the verse also suggests that human nature is intrinsically pure. Only such men lose the right path as themselves defile their nature and choose to follow Satan. This idea has been further explained in the words قد خاب من دساھا which mean that he alone perishes who destroys his own soul and buries it in the dust of sin (91:11).
g
17:66; 34:22.
h
7:19; 17:64; 38:86.
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此节经文似乎表明人性本来是纯洁的。只有那些沾污自己本性而跟随恶魔的人才会迷途。91:11进一步解释了这一观念。
b
17:66; 34:22.
c
7:19; 17:64; 38:86.
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Important Words:
سلطان (power) is derived from سلط (saluta) meaning, he or it overcame or prevailed or predominated; or became established in superior power. سلطان among other things, means, might or power; possession of superior power; predominance; absolute dominion or authority; sovereign or ruling power. It also means, proof, evidence or argument (Lane).
Commentary:
This verse mentions another group of people who, too, are protected from the temptations of Satan. They do not belong to the category of Prophets or of those other specially chosen servants of God, referred to in v. 41 who get their guidance directly from God, but they, nevertheless, find out the truth through the help of God’s Elect and His Prophets. With regard to such people the verse purports to say that they enjoy Divine protection to the extent that Satan has no سلطان (sovereign or dominating power) over them, though they are subject to his occasional attacks. There are to be found among them such weak of faith as sometimes choose to follow the suggestions of Satan and, consequently, falter and fall. But this happens only when they have actually become "erring ones," whereas before the actual commission of sin such people also enjoy Divine protection.
Incidentally, the verse also suggests that human nature is intrinsically pure. Only such men lose the right path as themselves defile their nature and choose to follow Satan. This idea has been further explained in the words قد خاب من دساھا which mean that he alone perishes who destroys his own soul and buries it in the dust of sin (91:11).
g
17:66; 34:22.
h
7:19; 17:64; 38:86.
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The verse seems to suggest that human nature is intrinsically pure. Only those lose the right path who defile their own nature and choose to follow Satan. This idea has been further explained in 91:11.
وَإِنَّ جَهَنَّمَ لَمَوْعِدُهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
17:64; 38:86.
17:64; 38:86.
i
17:64; 38:86.
a
17:64; 38:86.
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Commentary:
For an explanation of the word جھنم (Hell) see 2:207.
a
17:64; 38:86.
وَلَوْ شِئْنَا لَءَاتَيْنَا كُلَّ نَفْسٍ هُدَىٰهَا وَلَٰكِنْ حَقَّ ٱلْقَوْلُ مِنِّى لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ
11:120; 15:44; 38:86.
عربی الفاظ کے معنے یہ ہیں کہ ہم اسے اس کی ہدایت دیتے مگر مطلب یہ ہے کہ اس کے مناسب حال ہدایت دیتے۔
11:120; 15:44; 38:86.
The reference in these words is to 15:43, 44 where it is stated, 'Such of the erring ones as choose to follow thee, surely, Hell is the promised place for them,' meaning thereby that only the 'erring ones,' will be cast into Hell.
11:120; 15:44; 38:85-86.
Commentary:
The reference in the words "I will fill Hell with jinn and men all together" is to 15:43-44 where it is stated, "such of the erring ones as choose to follow thee, surely Hell is the promised place for them," meaning thereby that only the "erring ones" will be cast into Hell.
c
11:120; 15:44; 38:86.
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عربی الفاظ کے معنے یہ ہیں کہ ہم اسے اس کی ہدایت دیتے مگر مطلب یہ ہے کہ اس کے مناسب حال ہدایت دیتے۔
a
11:120; 15:44; 38:85-86.
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Commentary:
The reference in the words "I will fill Hell with jinn and men all together" is to 15:43-44 where it is stated, "such of the erring ones as choose to follow thee, surely Hell is the promised place for them," meaning thereby that only the "erring ones" will be cast into Hell.
c
11:120; 15:44; 38:86.
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The reference in these words is to 15:43, 44 where it is stated, 'Such of the erring ones as choose to follow thee, surely, Hell is the promised place for them,' meaning thereby that only the 'erring ones,' will be cast into Hell.
لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكَ وَمِمَّن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
安拉与恶魔之间的对话, 并不是说真正有什么谈话, 而是用隐喻的话表达在安拉选拔一位先知时事物的实际状态。第72节经文中指的那个 “人” 特别是说当时的那位先知, 而伊布利司 (اِبْلِيْس, Iblis) 代表那些反对他并且设法阻延他事业进展的邪恶及险恶的人们。
The dialogue between God and Satan does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet of God is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 stands particularly for the Prophet of the day, and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
11:120; 15:44; 32:14.
Commentary:
The dialogue between God and Satan, as mentioned in the above verses, does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 above stands for the Prophet of the time, particularly, the Holy Prophet; and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
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安拉与恶魔之间的对话, 并不是说真正有什么谈话, 而是用隐喻的话表达在安拉选拔一位先知时事物的实际状态。第72节经文中指的那个 “人” 特别是说当时的那位先知, 而伊布利司 (اِبْلِيْس, Iblis) 代表那些反对他并且设法阻延他事业进展的邪恶及险恶的人们。
f
11:120; 15:44; 32:14.
3436
Commentary:
The dialogue between God and Satan, as mentioned in the above verses, does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 above stands for the Prophet of the time, particularly, the Holy Prophet; and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
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The dialogue between God and Satan does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet of God is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 stands particularly for the Prophet of the day, and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.