إِلَى ٱللَّهِ مَرْجِعُكُمْ ۖ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ 4
Translations
To Allāh is your return, and He is over all things competent."
Transliteration
Ilallahi marji'ukum wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that all people will ultimately return to Allah on the Day of Judgment, and He possesses complete power over all things. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize this as a reminder of divine omnipotence and accountability, establishing the fundamental Islamic belief in the Hereafter and Allah's absolute authority over creation and resurrection.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah Hud, a Meccan surah that emphasizes monotheism and the inevitability of the Day of Judgment. It comes as part of the narrative about Prophet Hud's message to the people of 'Ad, reinforcing the central Quranic theme that all creation is accountable to Allah and will face His judgment.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The Hour will not be established until the sun rises from the west' (Sahih Bukhari 3199), which relates to the certainty of the Day of Judgment. Additionally, 'Remember frequently the one who cuts off your hopes—death' (Tirmidhi 2307) connects to the awareness of returning to Allah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to live with constant awareness that all actions will be answered for before Allah, fostering piety and moral responsibility. It provides comfort in believing that despite worldly injustice, ultimate justice and divine power ensure that all affairs return to the All-Knowing, All-Powerful Creator.