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Quran-78:23 Surah An-naba English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

Transliteration:( Laa bitheena feehaa ahqaaba )

23. To stay therein for ages (15),

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Surah An-Naba Ayat 23 Tafsir (Commentry)



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

15. The word 'Ahqaab' is derived from Haqab', which means a lengthy period of time. The Arabs would use this word to show eternity, like it is said in Urdu that Paradise would remain for hundreds of thousands of years, meaning forever. Or, this word shows a period of seventy thousand years. A year is made up of twelve months, and a month of thirty days.

Because Ahqaab' is the plural of 'Haqab' it indicates infinity, reflecting a meaning of something everlasting. Or, this word is connected with fire to denote that these transgressors will stay at the hot place for ages, then they will be shifted to a cold place and this transfer would be continuous. In short, this verse does not contradict the verse: "They will stay therein forever."

Ibn-Kathir

The tafsir of Surah Naba verse 22 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Naba ayat 17 which provides the complete commentary from verse 17 through 30.

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