Quran-74:37 Surah Al-muddaththir English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

لِمَن شَآءَ مِنكُمۡ أَن يَتَقَدَّمَ أَوۡ يَتَأَخَّرَ

Transliteration:( Liman shaaa'a minkum any yataqaddama aw yata akhkhar )

37. Among you who wish to go forward [34] or remain behind [35]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

(37) To whoever wills among you to proceed[1794] or stay behind. (Saheen International Translation)

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Surah Al-Muddaththir Ayat 37 Tafsir (Commentry)



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

📖 Commentary of Verse 37 (Surah Al-Muddaththir)

“Among you who wish to go forward or remain behind.”

The benefit of the warning to those with faith[34]

This verse refers to individuals who choose to embrace the path of faith while rejecting infidelity. For those who choose righteousness, the discussion of Hell serves as a warning to remain steadfast on the path of faith and good deeds. The fear of Hell is beneficial for those who possess this quality, as it helps them avoid the path of destruction and stay committed to their faith.


A warner for every individual[35]

This verse emphasizes that the Holy Qur'an acts as a warner to every individual, regardless of whether they choose to advance on the path of faith and good deeds or remain behind, involved in infidelity and evil deeds. The Qur'an continuously warns humanity about the consequences of their choices. It highlights that every person is free to decide their own path, and the choice of faith or disbelief ultimately lies with the individual.

Ibn-Kathir

The tafsir of Surah Muddaththir verse 37 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muddaththir ayat 31 which provides the complete commentary from verse 31 through 37.

(74:37) a warning to everyone of you whether he would like to come forward or lag behind.[29]

Ala-Maududi

(74:37) a warning to everyone of you whether he would like to come forward or lag behind.[29]


29. That is, the people have been warned to this effect. Now, let him who heeds the warning go forward on the right way, and let him who wills still lag behind.

(37) To whoever wills among you to proceed[1794] or stay behind.

[1794]- To righteousness by acceptance of the warning.

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