مَآ أَغْنَىٰ عَنِّى مَالِيَهْ ۜ 28
Translations
My wealth has not availed me.
Transliteration
Mā aghnā 'annī māliyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah, spoken by the disbeliever on the Day of Judgment, expresses the regret that his wealth and possessions provided him no benefit or protection when facing Allah's judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that this statement reflects the utter uselessness of worldly wealth in the Hereafter, serving as a stark reminder that only righteous deeds and faith avail a person before Allah. The ayah highlights the central theme of Surah Al-Haqqah: the inevitability of the Day of Judgment and the powerlessness of material wealth to save anyone from divine accountability.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah Al-Haqqah, which focuses on the certainty and terror of the Day of Judgment (Al-Haqqah). It is part of a scene describing the disbeliever's regretful confession on that day, serving the surah's broader purpose of warning the Quraysh about the consequences of rejecting Allah's message and relying on material wealth and status instead of faith.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When a person dies, all his deeds cease except for three: a continuing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him' (Sahih Muslim 1631). This hadith complements the ayah by showing what truly endures and benefits a person after death—not wealth, but righteous legacy.
Themes
Key Lesson
Wealth and possessions, however abundant, cannot protect us from Allah's judgment or provide any benefit in the Hereafter; therefore, we should prioritize building our spiritual wealth through righteous deeds and sincere faith rather than accumulating material riches.