قَالَ إِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُنظَرِينَ 15
Translations
[Allāh] said, "Indeed, you are of those reprieved."
Transliteration
Qala innaka mina al-munzareen
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah responds to Iblis's request for respite until the Day of Judgment by granting him a period of reprieve. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir explain that 'al-munzareen' (those given respite) refers to those who have been granted a delay in their punishment, and this delay extends until the Day of Judgment. This ayah demonstrates Allah's wisdom in allowing Iblis time to test mankind, which serves as a trial for human beings and a means of distinguishing between the righteous and the wicked.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Iblis's expulsion from Paradise following his refusal to prostrate to Adam. After his expulsion, Iblis requests respite until the Day of Judgment, and Allah grants his request in this verse. This dialogue illuminates the theological basis for human temptation and the cosmic struggle between guidance and misguidance that continues until Judgment Day.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Muslim regarding the creation of the jinn and their nature relates to understanding Iblis's character. Additionally, the Quranic narrative in Surah Al-Kahf (18:50) explicitly identifies Iblis as being from the jinn, providing important context for his nature and rebellion.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that Satan's continued existence and influence over humanity until Judgment Day is part of Allah's divine wisdom and design, serving as a test for believers. Understanding this reality should strengthen our vigilance against evil whispers and deepen our reliance upon Allah for guidance and protection.
Related Ayahs
وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِى صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهِمُ ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ ۖ وَقَالُوا۟ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِى هَدَىٰنَا لِهَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِنَهْتَدِىَ لَوْلَآ أَنْ هَدَىٰنَا ٱللَّهُ ۖ لَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُ رَبِّنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ ۖ وَنُودُوٓا۟ أَن تِلْكُمُ ٱلْجَنَّةُ أُورِثْتُمُوهَا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
And We will have removed whatever is within their breasts of resentment, [while] flowing beneath them are rivers. And they will say, "Praise to Allāh, who has guided us to this; and we would never have been guided if Allāh had not guided us. Certainly the messengers of our Lord had come with the truth." And they will be called, "This is Paradise, which you have been made to inherit for what you used to do."
قُلْ أَمَرَ رَبِّى بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۖ وَأَقِيمُوا۟ وُجُوهَكُمْ عِندَ كُلِّ مَسْجِدٍ وَٱدْعُوهُ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ ٱلدِّينَ ۚ كَمَا بَدَأَكُمْ تَعُودُونَ
Say, [O Muḥammad], "My Lord has ordered justice and that you direct yourselves [to the Qiblah] at every place [or time] of prostration, and invoke Him, sincere to Him in religion." Just as He originated you, you will return [to life] -
وَمَا وَجَدْنَا لِأَكْثَرِهِم مِّنْ عَهْدٍ ۖ وَإِن وَجَدْنَآ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَفَـٰسِقِينَ
And We did not find for most of them any covenant; but indeed, We found most of them defiantly disobedient.
وَإِن تَدْعُوهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْهُدَىٰ لَا يَتَّبِعُوكُمْ ۚ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْكُمْ أَدَعَوْتُمُوهُمْ أَمْ أَنتُمْ صَـٰمِتُونَ
And if you [believers] invite them to guidance, they will not follow you. It is all the same for you whether you invite them or you are silent.