فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَلَـٰوَمُونَ 30
Translations
Then they approached one another, blaming each other.
Transliteration
Fa-aqbala ba'duhum 'ala ba'din yatalaawamun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how the people of the garden began to blame and reproach one another after their crops were destroyed as a punishment from Allah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this mutual recrimination reflects their regret and internal discord, as they turned against each other instead of repenting to Allah. The verse illustrates how those who forget Allah's rights and rely solely on material wealth ultimately face division and blame among themselves.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the story of the two gardeners (Surah Al-Qalam 68:17-33), a parable revealed in Mecca addressing the polytheists of Quraysh. The context shows how the owner of the garden boasted about his wealth without acknowledging Allah's blessing, and when his garden was destroyed overnight, he and his companion could only blame each other rather than recognize divine justice. This serves as a warning against arrogance and forgetfulness of Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself' (Sahih Bukhari). This contrasts with the blaming attitude shown in the ayah, emphasizing that believers should support rather than reproach one another.
Themes
Key Lesson
When we lose sight of Allah's role in our blessings and succumb to pride, we become vulnerable to internal conflict and mutual blame rather than unity and repentance. This ayah reminds us to always attribute our success to Allah and maintain humility, which protects both our faith and our relationships.