Transliteration:( Wa lany yu 'akhkhiral laahu nafsan izaa jaaa'a ajaluhaa; wallaahu khabeerum bimaa ta'maloon )
"And Allah does not defer anyone when their appointed term comes. And Allah is Well Aware of what you do."
The “appointed term” refers to Qazā-e-Mubram — the absolute, unchangeable decree of death.
Once this fixed time arrives, it cannot be postponed or extended, not even for a moment.
“When their term arrives, they can neither delay it by a single moment, nor can they advance it.” (Surah An-Nahl 16:61)
This verse affirms the certainty and finality of death that Allah has already decided.
There are two types of divine decrees:
Qazā-e-Mubram (Irrevocable Fate): Fixed by divine will, and cannot be changed.
Qazā-e-Mu‘allaq (Suspended Fate): Can change based on certain conditions like du‘ā, charity, or righteous deeds.
For example:
“Allah wipes out what He wills and establishes what He wills, and with Him is the Mother of the Book.” (Surah Ar-Ra‘d 13:39)
This explains how lifespan can be extended or reduced under Qazā-e-Mu‘allaq.
Even Shayṭān asked for time till the Day of Judgment:
“My Lord, grant me respite until the Day they are resurrected.” (Surah Al-Ḥijr 15:36)
Allah responded:
“Indeed, you are among those who are granted respite.” (Surah Al-Ḥijr 15:37)
This proves that all verses of the Qur'an are true, even if they describe different types of divine decree.
The verse concludes with a powerful reminder:
“And Allah is Well Aware of what you do.”
Nothing is hidden from Him — your deeds, your intentions, and your regrets.
So prepare before your fixed time arrives, for when it comes, nothing can delay it.
The tafsir of Surah Munafiqun verse 11 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Munafiqun ayat 9 which provides the complete commentary from verse 9 through 11.
(63:11) But when a person’s term comes to an end, Allah never grants any respite. Allah is well aware of all that you do.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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