Hattaaa ataanal yaqeen
Commentary of Verse 47 (Surah Al-Muddaththir)
“Till death overtook us.”
The Importance of Dying in Faith[42]
This verse emphasizes the significance of dying with faith. It tells us that if a person lives a life of disbelief but dies as a believer, they will be regarded as a believer. The state of death is what matters in the sight of Allah (اللَّهُ )—how one passes away defines their eternal fate.
Thus, it highlights the importance of maintaining faith until the end of one's life, as that final moment holds great significance in the Hereafter.
The tafsir of Surah Muddaththir verse 47 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muddaththir ayat 38 which provides the complete commentary from verse 38 through 56.
(74:47) until the inevitable event overtook us.”[35]
35. Until the inevitable certainty overtakes: Until death came upon us. Here, the inevitable implies death as well as the Hereafter.
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