فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍ وَلَا نَاصِرٍ 10
Translations
Then he [i.e., man] will have no power or any helper.
Transliteration
Fama lahu min quwwatin wa la nasir
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah declares that the disbeliever who rejects the truth will have no strength to resist Allah's punishment and no helper or protector to save him. Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that this verse emphasizes the helplessness of those who turn away from Allah's signs, as they will be utterly defenseless on the Day of Judgment. The ayah serves as a powerful warning that no power in creation can aid those who reject divine guidance.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Tariq is a Meccan surah addressing the polytheists of Mecca who rejected the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. This specific ayah concludes a passage about the human form and the power of Allah, reinforcing that resistance to Allah's message is futile and those who reject it will face inevitable consequences with no means of escape or protection.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Muslim (2819): The Prophet ﷺ said, 'When Allah wishes good for His slave, He hastens his punishment in this world, and when He wishes ill for His slave, He withholds his sin so that he may come on the Day of Judgment with his burden of sins.' This relates to the theme of divine justice and inescapable accountability.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that rejecting Allah's guidance leaves one spiritually defenseless and isolated from divine protection. For modern readers, it emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's guidance and support, as true strength comes only through obedience to Allah, not through worldly power or alliances.