Tafseer of Ayahs 1 - 4 of Surah Mulk

Aug 23, 2010

Surah Mulk

Surah 67

30 Ayat

Theme: This surah has an overwhelming focus on the greatness of Allah, pondering and reflecting over that greatness and doing the dawah of the deen by referring to the signs of Allah.

Tone: One of strong warning reminding people of their purpose and that their actions have consequences.

General Overview:

Revealed during the early Makkan period where the focus was on warning the people to acknowledge Allah.

Focus is on teaching all to reflect on Allah’s creation.

Allah created the system of life and death to test those of us who are best in deeds.

67:1

Tabarak - comes from the root word ‘baraka’ but does not just mean blessing. Tabarak means blessing which is increasing, long-lasting and enduring. Allah is the source of this lasting blessing.

Allathee – who: Allah does not refer to himself directly because the word ‘allathee’ is used to make the reader or listener ponder and reflect over ‘who’ it is that is the owner.

Mulk – Is a broad term which means kingdom, dominion and also having ownership of it

‘Biyadihil Mulk’ used to catch the attention of the listener and persuade him to reflect.

Qadeer – from the root word ‘qudra’ meaning power and capability. It means having total ability to exercise power over everything in Allah’s dominion, over everything that He has created.

67:2

Maut – generally refers to death but can also mean lifelessness (Being in a state without deen) or the opposite of life so it is an implication of death.

Yabloo – is to be tested but contrary to its other form ‘ibalah – to be severely tested’ it means to be lightly tested. Allah uses the less severe from of the word as a preamble to Him mentioning his mercy in the coming verses. So because Allah is forgiving ‘Al Ghafoor’ Allah tests us but lightly. ‘Yabloo’ is in plural form as Allah is addressing everyone.

Ayukum – Plural is mentioned here again to instill a sense of competition among the people regarding doing good deeds.

Ahsan – Comparative form of ‘hasan’ meaning more excellent referring to the deeds of people. Allah tests us to see which of us is the best in deeds. ‘Ahsan’ also refers to something of quality because without quality even quantity has no meaning.

Ghaffoor – from the root word ‘ghafara’ which means to cover up something. Allah constantly forgives us and covers up our sins and he has the authority alone to do so.

67:3

As Sama – Literally means anything that is above you. Allah speaks about the ‘Seven Skies (heavens)’ so that we reflect on the vast creation of Allah. Allah limits the word ‘As Sama’ here by mentioning a number.

Tibaaqa – Superlative form of tabaqa which means to be stacked atop another in consistency or continuity. ‘Tibaaqa’ therefore meaning many layers stacked.

Tafaawut – In it you will find no inconsistency. Allah refers to the entire creation not just a part of it. There are NO inconsistencies ‘ fee khalqi Ar Rahman – in anything of what (Allah) The Most Merciful has created’

Ar Rahman – Allah alludes to Himself by using one of His beautiful names so that He creates a connection between us and Him. He is The Most Merciful to us, abundantly and in doing so creates a sense of obligation within us. So that we are more enthused to ponder, reflect and act.

Farji’I – from the word ‘return’ to go back to its original position. A command to go back – return – and repeat your pondering.

Basar – Vision that not only includes seeing but reflecting as well.

67:4

Karatayn – means two. Here it is an expression which provokes repeating something consistently in succession. Coupled with the word ‘basar’ it means to return and repeat this reflection often. It should become habit.

Haseer – Fatigued/ worn out. Comes after reflecting over a long time.

Khasi–an – humbled/ humiliated. This type of reflection will humble you so that you know your place.

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