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Quran Ayat regarding Excuse

Understanding Excuse in the Quran is essential for every believer seeking to align their actions with divine expectations. This page curates a focused collection of Quran Ayat about Excuse, presenting them in a clear, organized format that facilitates deep study. Whether you are exploring reasons for human fallibility, the concept of seeking forgiveness, or the boundaries of valid excuses, these verses offer profound insights into how the Quran addresses our shortcomings and the path to redemption.

Our carefully selected verses are accompanied by multiple translations and scholarly Tafsir, allowing you to compare interpretations and grasp the contextual nuances. The Quranic guidance found here helps you reflect on when excuses are acceptable, when they are mere rationalizations, and how sincere repentance can transform a mistake into a lesson. By studying these passages, you will gain a balanced perspective on accountability, mercy, and the importance of honest self-assessment in your spiritual journey.

We invite you to explore this topic with an open heart, using the resources provided to deepen your connection with the divine message. Each verse is a stepping stone toward greater awareness, and the accompanying Tafsir enriches your understanding of the Quranic guidance on excuses. May this study inspire you to seek forgiveness, improve your conduct, and appreciate the comprehensive wisdom of the Quran in every aspect of life.

Ayah 83

قَالَ بَلۡ سَوَّلَتۡ لَكُمۡ أَنفُسُكُمۡ أَمۡرٗاۖ فَصَبۡرٞ جَمِيلٌۖ عَسَى ٱللَّهُ أَن يَأۡتِيَنِي بِهِمۡ جَمِيعًاۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلۡعَلِيمُ ٱلۡحَكِيمُ

83. He said, "Rather, your souls have tempted you to a matter [178]. So patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allah will bring them all to me [179]. Indeed, He is the Knowing, the Wise."

Surah Name : Yusuf   Surah Number : 12   Ayat Number: 83

Ayah 34

وَمَا لَهُمۡ أَلَّا يُعَذِّبَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَهُمۡ يَصُدُّونَ عَنِ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِ وَمَا كَانُوٓاْ أَوۡلِيَآءَهُۥٓۚ إِنۡ أَوۡلِيَآؤُهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱلۡمُتَّقُونَ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكۡثَرَهُمۡ لَا يَعۡلَمُونَ

34. And what excuse do they have that Allah should not punish them, when they are hindering you from the Sacred Mosque [68], and they are not its guardians. Its guardians are the pious ones [69], but most of them do not know.

Surah Name : Al-Anfal   Surah Number : 8   Ayat Number: 34

Ayah 164

وَإِذۡ قَالَتۡ أُمَّةٞ مِّنۡهُمۡ لِمَ تَعِظُونَ قَوۡمًا ٱللَّهُ مُهۡلِكُهُمۡ أَوۡ مُعَذِّبُهُمۡ عَذَابٗا شَدِيدٗاۖ قَالُواْ مَعۡذِرَةً إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُمۡ وَلَعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَّقُونَ

164.And when a group of them said [375]: "Why do you admonish a people whom Allah is about to destroy or punish with a severe torment [376]?" They replied: "To have an excuse before your Lord, and perhaps they may become righteous."

Surah Name : Al-Araf   Surah Number : 7   Ayat Number: 164

Ayah 92

وَلَا تَكُونُواْ كَٱلَّتِي نَقَضَتۡ غَزۡلَهَا مِنۢ بَعۡدِ قُوَّةٍ أَنكَٰثٗا تَتَّخِذُونَ أَيۡمَٰنَكُمۡ دَخَلَۢا بَيۡنَكُمۡ أَن تَكُونَ أُمَّةٌ هِيَ أَرۡبَىٰ مِنۡ أُمَّةٍۚ إِنَّمَا يَبۡلُوكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِهِۦۚ وَلَيُبَيِّنَنَّ لَكُمۡ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِ مَا كُنتُمۡ فِيهِ تَخۡتَلِفُونَ

92. And do not be like the woman who untwists her yarn into pieces [206] after it was strong. You make your oaths a means of deceit among yourselves so that one community becomes more numerous [207] than another. Allah only tests [208] you by this, and He will surely make clear [209] to you on the Day of Judgment what you used to dispute [210].

Surah Name : An-Nahl   Surah Number : 16   Ayat Number: 92

Ayah 94

وَلَا تَتَّخِذُوٓاْ أَيۡمَٰنَكُمۡ دَخَلَۢا بَيۡنَكُمۡ فَتَزِلَّ قَدَمُۢ بَعۡدَ ثُبُوتِهَا وَتَذُوقُواْ ٱلسُّوٓءَ بِمَا صَدَدتُّمۡ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَلَكُمۡ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٞ

94. And do not make your oaths as unfounded excuses [214] amongst yourselves, lest any foot may slip [215] after being firm, and you have to taste evil [216] because you used to move away from the path of Allah. And for you, there is a great torment [217].

Surah Name : An-Nahl   Surah Number : 16   Ayat Number: 94

Ayah 66

لَا تَعۡتَذِرُواْ قَدۡ كَفَرۡتُم بَعۡدَ إِيمَٰنِكُمۡۚ إِن نَّعۡفُ عَن طَآئِفَةٖ مِّنكُمۡ نُعَذِّبۡ طَآئِفَةَۢ بِأَنَّهُمۡ كَانُواْ مُجۡرِمِينَ,

66. Make no excuses; you have certainly disbelieved after your belief [182]. If We forgive [183] a group among you, We shall punish another group, because they were guilty.

Surah Name : At-Tawbah   Surah Number : 9   Ayat Number: 66

Ayah 90

وَجَآءَ ٱلۡمُعَذِّرُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡأَعۡرَابِ لِيُؤۡذَنَ لَهُمۡ وَقَعَدَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَبُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥۚ سَيُصِيبُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ مِنۡهُمۡ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٞ,

90. And there came excuse [243] makers from the villagers in order that leave may be granted to them. And those [244] who lied to Allah and His Messenger sat behind. Soon, a painful punishment shall befall the infidels [245] among them.

Surah Name : At-Tawbah   Surah Number : 9   Ayat Number: 90

Ayah 94

يَعۡتَذِرُونَ إِلَيۡكُمۡ إِذَا رَجَعۡتُمۡ إِلَيۡهِمۡۚ قُل لَّا تَعۡتَذِرُواْ لَن نُّؤۡمِنَ لَكُمۡ قَدۡ نَبَّأَنَا ٱللَّهُ مِنۡ أَخۡبَارِكُمۡۚ وَسَيَرَى ٱللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمۡ وَرَسُولُهُۥ ثُمَّ تُرَدُّونَ إِلَىٰ عَٰلِمِ ٱلۡغَيۡبِ وَٱلشَّهَٰدَةِ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمۡ تَعۡمَلُونَ,

94. They will make excuses [254] to you when you return to them [255]. Say: "Do not make excuses; we will never believe [256] you. Allah has already informed us of your state [257]." And Allah and His Messenger will observe your actions, then you will be returned [258] to the Knower of the unseen and seen, and He will inform you of what you used to do [259].

Surah Name : At-Tawbah   Surah Number : 9   Ayat Number: 94

Ayah 52

يَوۡمَ لَا يَنفَعُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ مَعۡذِرَتُهُمۡۖ وَلَهُمُ ٱللَّعۡنَةُ وَلَهُمۡ سُوٓءُ ٱلدَّارِ

52. The day when the excuse of the unjust people will not profit [134], and for them is the curse [135] and for them is the evil abode.

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 52

Ayah 7

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ لَا تَعۡتَذِرُواْ ٱلۡيَوۡمَۖ إِنَّمَا تُجۡزَوۡنَ مَا كُنتُمۡ تَعۡمَلُونَ

7. O infidels! Do not urge any excuses today. You shall only be recompensed for what you used to do.

Surah Name : At-Tahreem   Surah Number : 66   Ayat Number: 7

Ayah 36

وَلَا يُؤۡذَنُ لَهُمۡ فَيَعۡتَذِرُونَ

36. And permission shall not be given to them that they may get themselves excused [32].

Surah Name : Al-Mursalat   Surah Number : 77   Ayat Number: 36

Ayah 15

وَلَوۡ أَلۡقَىٰ مَعَاذِيرَهُۥ

15. Though he puts forth his excuses [15].

Surah Name : Al-Qiyamah   Surah Number : 75   Ayat Number: 15

Ayah 63

لَّا تَجۡعَلُواْ دُعَآءَ ٱلرَّسُولِ بَيۡنَكُمۡ كَدُعَآءِ بَعۡضِكُم بَعۡضٗاۚ قَدۡ يَعۡلَمُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَسَلَّلُونَ مِنكُمۡ لِوَاذٗاۚ فَلۡيَحۡذَرِ ٱلَّذِينَ يُخَالِفُونَ عَنۡ أَمۡرِهِۦٓ أَن تُصِيبَهُمۡ فِتۡنَةٌ أَوۡ يُصِيبَهُمۡ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

63. Do not make the calling of the Messenger among yourselves [180] as you call one another. Allah knows those among you who slip away, concealing themselves behind excuses [181]. So let those beware who oppose the Messenger's command, lest fitnah (tribulation) [182]- strikes them or they experience a painful punishment [183].

Surah Name : An-Nur   Surah Number : 24   Ayat Number: 63

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