Qaala qaaa'ilum minhum innee kaana lee qareen
"A speaker from among them will say: 'Surely, there was a mate [51] of mine.'"
This refers to a neighbor or close companion—someone who was closely associated with the speaker in the world.
This person was a denier of the Day of Judgement, and often argued or debated about such matters with the believer.
The verse highlights a moment of remembrance and reflection in Paradise, as one of the blessed recalls the one who had rejected faith.
The tafsir of Surah As-Saffat verse 51 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Saffat ayat 50 which provides the complete commentary from verse 50 through 61.
(37:51) One of them will say: “I had a companion in the world
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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