وَلَمْ تَكُن لَّهُۥ فِئَةٌ يَنصُرُونَهُۥ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَمَا كَانَ مُنتَصِرًا 43
Translations
And there was for him no company to aid him other than Allāh, nor could he defend himself.
Transliteration
Wa lam takun lahu fi'atun yansurūnahu min dūnillāhi wa mā kāna muntasiran
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how the arrogant wealthy man from the parable had no group or supporters to help him besides Allah when his gardens were destroyed, and he was unable to defend himself or seek revenge. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this emphasizes that worldly power and wealth cannot protect one from divine punishment, and that true support comes only from Allah. The verse illustrates the futility of relying on material possessions and associates when facing the consequences of one's actions and disbelief.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the parable of the two men (18:32-44) revealed in Mecca, which contrasts a believing servant grateful to Allah with a disbelieving wealthy man who boasts in his possessions. The parable serves as a warning against arrogance, ingratitude, and the delusion that wealth and power provide security independent of Allah's will. This thematic context illustrates the transient nature of worldly blessings.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Wealth and children are adornments of this worldly life, but the everlasting good deeds are better' (Sahih Bukhari 4:637). Additionally, 'No one's wealth will save him [from punishment]' relates thematically to the concept of reliance on Allah rather than material means (Sunan At-Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
No amount of wealth, status, or earthly allies can protect us from Allah's justice when we turn away from His guidance and become arrogant. True security and support come only through faith in Allah and gratitude for His blessings, not through accumulation of possessions or reliance on human connections.