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    • Quran-21:56 Surah Al-anbiya English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    قَالَ بَل رَّبُّكُمۡ رَبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ ٱلَّذِي فَطَرَهُنَّ وَأَنَا۠ عَلَىٰ ذَٰلِكُم مِّنَ ٱلشَّـٰهِدِينَ

    Transliteration:( Qaala bar Rabbukum Rabbus samaawaati wal ardil lazee fatarahunna wa ana 'alaa zaalikum minash shaahideen )

    56. He said, 'Nay, your Lord is He Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them [87], and I am of the witness to that [88]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (56) He said, "[No], rather, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth who created them, and I, to that, am of those who testify. (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Al-Anbiya Ayat 56 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    📖 Commentary of Surah Al-Anbiya – Verse 56

    "He said, 'Nay, your Lord is He Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them [87], and I am of the witness to that [88]."

    ✅ [87] The True Criteria for Worship

    Ibrahim (عليه السلام) firmly declares that only the Creator of the heavens and the earth deserves worship.

    This statement highlights that:

    • Only One who is ancient, unending, and eternal—and also the Creator—can rightfully be worshipped.

    • The moon, stars, idols, or even Namrood do not possess these qualities.

    • Thus, they have no legitimate claim to divinity or worship.

    A crucial distinction is made:

    • Obedience may be due to respected figures,

    • But worship is exclusive to the Greatest—the One who is the Creator of all.

    ✅ [88] Ibrahim’s Witnessing Is a Declaration

    When Ibrahim (عليه السلام) says, "I am of the witness to that", it is:

    • Not a legal testimony in the religious-law sense (as a claimant cannot serve as a witness in his own case),

    • Rather, it is a powerful declaration and public affirmation of Tawheed.

    At that moment, he stood alone, proclaiming the truth of Allah’s oneness against the entire idol-worshipping nation.

    This was a bold act of faith, courage, and unwavering belief in the face of opposition.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Anbiya verse 56 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Anbiya ayat 51 which provides the complete commentary from verse 51 through 56.

    (21:56) He said: “Nay, but your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth which He created and to that I bear witness before you.

    Ala-Maududi

    (21:56) He said: “Nay, but your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth which He created and to that I bear witness before you.

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (56) He said, "[No], rather, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth who created them, and I, to that, am of those who testify.

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