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Surah Al-Qalam, verse 43: meaning and tafsir

  • Verse 43 of 52
  • Juz 29
  • Meccan
  • 68:43

خَٰشِعَةً أَبْصَٰرُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌ ۖ وَقَدْ كَانُوا۟ يُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ وَهُمْ سَٰلِمُونَ ۝٤٣

Their eyes will be downcast, overwhelmed with humiliation, for they were invited to prostrate when they were capable[10] [but they refused].

Translation of the meanings: Rowwad Translation Center — version 1.0.19 · QuranEnc.com

[10] During the life of this world.

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43. Their eyesight will be humiliated; humiliation and regret will overcome them. Yet in the world, they were asked to prostrate to Allah while they were in safety from what they will be facing on that day.

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