قَالَ رَبِّ لِمَ حَشَرْتَنِىٓ أَعْمَىٰ وَقَدْ كُنتُ بَصِيرًا 125
Translations
He will say, "My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once] seeing?"
Transliteration
Qala Rabbi lima hasharrani a'maa wa qad kuntu baseeran
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah depicts a blind man's complaint to Allah on the Day of Judgment, questioning why he has been resurrected in blindness when he possessed sight in the worldly life. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that this represents the soul's confusion and regret at the disparity between one's earthly condition and resurrection state, emphasizing that Allah's wisdom transcends human comprehension. The ayah serves as a profound reminder that the resurrection will reveal the consequences of one's deeds, and that sight here refers both to physical vision and spiritual understanding.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah Taha within the context of the narrative about Musa (Moses) and Pharaoh. It is part of a broader passage (20:120-127) describing the Day of Judgment and the fate of those who rejected Allah's signs. The specific scenario illustrates how individuals will be held accountable for their choices and responses to divine guidance during their lifetime.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said regarding the resurrection: 'The people will be gathered on the Day of Judgment barefoot, naked, and uncircumcised' (Sahih Bukhari 3340). Additionally, 'Each soul will know what it has sent forward and kept back' (Quran 82:5) relates to personal accountability on the Day of Judgment.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that true blindness is the spiritual blindness of rejecting divine guidance, not physical limitation, and that every person will be accountable for how they used their faculties and opportunities in this life. It encourages sincere reflection on whether we are using our blessings—physical sight, intellect, and guidance—to obey Allah and prepare for the inevitable meeting with Him.