Transliteration:( Qul innal mawtal lazee tafirroona minhu fa innahoo mulaaqeekum summa turaddoona ilaa 'Aalimil Ghaibi wash shahaadati fa yunabbi'ukum bimaa kuntum ta'maloon )
"Say: The death from which you flee will surely overtake you. Then you will be returned to the Knower of the unseen and the seen, and He will inform you of what you used to do."
This verse confronts the illusion of escaping death.
No matter how much one tries to avoid or delay death, it will certainly overtake them—at its appointed time and place.
Therefore, instead of fleeing, one should focus on preparing for it through repentance, good deeds, and sincerity.
Death is not an end, but a transition to the eternal phase of accountability and reward or punishment.
After death, every soul is returned to Allah—the Knower of the unseen and seen.
He will inform them of their deeds, either directly or through angels, and even their own limbs will bear witness.
Though angels will speak and present records, the verse attributes this to Allah to show His absolute authority and command.
This verse also emphasizes that the actions of pious servants—being in full alignment with Allah's will—are considered the actions of Allah in a metaphorical sense, reflecting divine approval and purpose.
The tafsir of Surah Jumuah verse 8 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Jumuah ayat 5 which provides the complete commentary from verse 5 through 9.
(62:8) Tell them: “The death from which you flee will certainly overtake you. Then you will be returned to Him Who fully knows what is hidden and what is manifest. Thereupon He will let you know all that you used to do.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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