At-Tur · Ayah 8

مَّا لَهُۥ مِن دَافِعٍ 8

Translations

Of it there is no preventer.

Transliteration

Mā lahu min dāfi'in

Tafsir (Explanation)

This ayah means 'He has no repeller [of His punishment],' emphasizing that when Allah's decree and punishment come, there is no one who can ward it off or prevent it. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this in the context of the Day of Judgment and Allah's absolute authority—His decision is final and irrevocable, and no created being has the power to intercede or deflect His will without His permission.

Revelation Context

This ayah appears in the context of Surah At-Tur (The Mount), a Meccan chapter that emphasizes the certainty of the Day of Judgment and Allah's absolute power. It follows descriptions of the heavens, the Quran, and divine signs, building an argument for tawhid (monotheism) and the inevitability of the final judgment.

Related Hadiths

The concept relates to Hadith Qudsi: 'My mercy precedes My wrath' (Sahih Bukhari), emphasizing Allah's ultimate authority over all affairs. Additionally, the theme connects to the Hadith: 'There is no one who can repel the blessing of Allah, and there is no one who can bring back His blessing if He withholds it' (Tirmidhi).

Themes

Divine Power and SovereigntyInevitability of Divine DecreeThe Day of JudgmentAllah's Absolute AuthorityPowerlessness of Creation Before Allah

Key Lesson

This ayah reminds believers that ultimate power belongs only to Allah, and we should not fear anyone or anything but Him, placing complete trust in His wisdom and justice. It encourages submission to Allah's will, knowing that no one can change what He has decreed.

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