Transliteration:( Wa baneena shuhoodaa )
“And sons always present by his side.”
✅ Waleed’s Pride in His Sons [11]
— Waleed bin Mugheerah was blessed with ten sons, all of whom lived in comfort and remained close to him, unlike the average man whose sons had to work or travel.
— These sons were a source of status and pride in a tribal society like that of Makkah, where a large, loyal family was a sign of influence.
— Tafseer Roohul Ma‘ani mentions that:
His sons did not need to work or do trade; they lived off his wealth.
Out of the ten, three accepted Islam:
• Khalid bin Waleed (the famous general of Islam)
• Hisham bin Waleed
• Either Ammarah or Waleed bin Waleed (sources vary)
— This verse highlights that even numerous children and family support cannot protect one from Allah’s judgment if a person misuses their status.
The tafsir of Surah Muddaththir verse 13 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muddaththir ayat 11 which provides the complete commentary from verse 11 through 30.
(74:13) and sons ever present with him,[12]
12. Walid bin al-Mughirah had ten or twelve sons of whom Khalid bin Walid became most famous. For these sons the word shuhud has been used, which can have several meanings:
(1) That they do not have to run about and go abroad in search of their livelihood: they have enough provisions at home; therefore, they can always remain at the beck and call of their father.
(2) That all his sons are prominent and influential people: they sit in assemblies and conferences with him.
(3) That they are the people of high rank and position and their testimony is accepted in all matters of life.
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