فَقَدَرْنَا فَنِعْمَ ٱلْقَـٰدِرُونَ 23
Translations
And We determined [it], and excellent [are We] to determine.
Transliteration
Faqadarna fani'mal-qādirun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Allah has decreed and determined all things with perfect wisdom and power, and how excellent are those who have such divine capability. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that this verse emphasizes Allah's absolute control over creation—He measures out sustenance, life spans, and all affairs according to His infinite wisdom. The phrase "ni'mal-qādirun" (how excellent are those who have power) reflects on the divine attribute of Qadr (divine decree and measurement), highlighting that Allah's power and determination are perfect and beyond comparison.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mursalat is a Meccan chapter focused on establishing monotheism and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. This particular ayah appears within the context of creation narratives (77:20-26) where Allah describes His creation of humanity from water, establishing His complete dominion and power over all existence. The surah emphasizes Allah's overwhelming majesty to the deniers of resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The concept of Qadr (divine decree) is extensively discussed in hadith collections. A relevant hadith: 'Nothing happens in this world or the next except by His decree' (related themes in Sunan Ibn Majah and Jami' at-Tirmidhi regarding qadr). Also relevant: The hadith about the Pen and the Tablet emphasizing Allah's knowledge and decree of all things (Sunan at-Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to recognize that all events in the universe—including life's trials and blessings—are part of Allah's perfect divine plan. Understanding this concept brings peace, acceptance, and trust (tawakkul) in Allah's wisdom, encouraging Muslims to submit to His decree while striving to fulfill their responsibilities.