Surah Al-An"aam 6:113 - Tafsir & Translation
Read the Arabic text, translation, and detailed commentary for Surah Al-An"aam, Ayah 113
Arabic Text
وَلِتَصۡغٰٓى اِلَيۡهِ اَفۡـِٕدَةُ الَّذِيۡنَ لَا يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ بِالۡاٰخِرَةِ وَلِيَرۡضَوۡهُ وَلِيَقۡتَرِفُوۡا مَا هُمۡ مُّقۡتَرِفُوۡنَ
Transliteration
Walitasgha ilayhi af-idatuallatheena la yu/minoona bil-akhiratiwaliyardawhu waliyaqtarifoo ma hum muqtarifoon
Verse Definition & Meaning
Meaning & Definition
Al-An'am 6:113 reveals a profound spiritual law: hearts of those who don't believe in the hereafter (al-akhirah) naturally incline (tasgha) toward adorned, deceptive speech from devils, finding pleasure in it and continuing their evil deeds. According to authentic Islamic scholarship, this verse explains the divine wisdom behind allowing both truth and falsehood to coexist with equally persuasive arguments. The Arabic term 'tasgha' means to lean or incline toward something with interest and attraction. This verse serves as a continuation of the previous ayah about devils inspiring each other with beautiful but deceptive speech. The tafsir explains that those without belief in the afterlife lack the serious concern (aakhirat ka andeshaa) that would make them carefully distinguish between genuine arguments and mere sophistries. The verse reveals Allah's method of separating the pure from the impure (khabith min tayyib), similar to electrolysis where positive and negative charges separate naturally. This divine test allows each person to freely choose their path based on their level of sincerity, ultimate concern for accountability, and spiritual seriousness. Those who truly fear the final judgment develop acute discernment and cannot be easily deceived, while those focused only on worldly matters become susceptible to beautiful but baseless arguments that appear logical but lead away from truth.
This definition is based on classical Islamic scholarship and authentic interpretations from recognized scholars.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Surah Al-An"aam Ayah 113
Find answers to common questions about the meaning, interpretation, and significance of this verse in Islamic teachings and daily life.
❓Why do hearts of those who don't believe in the hereafter incline to deceptive speech?
According to the tafsir, those without belief in the afterlife lack the serious concern (aakhirat ka andeshaa) that would make them carefully examine arguments. Since they focus only on worldly matters and have no fear of final accountability, they become susceptible to beautiful but baseless arguments that appear logical but lead away from truth. Their spiritual judgment becomes compromised without the guiding principle of ultimate accountability.
❓What is the divine wisdom behind allowing hearts to be attracted to adorned but false speech?
Allah allows both truth and falsehood to have equally persuasive expressions as a divine test to separate the pure from the impure (khabith min tayyib). This process works like electrolysis where different elements naturally separate. The test reveals who is genuinely sincere in seeking truth versus who is easily swayed by superficial arguments. It distinguishes those with deep spiritual seriousness from those with casual attitudes toward divine guidance.
❓What does the Arabic term 'tasgha ilayhi' mean in this verse?
According to Ibn Abbas and classical commentators, 'tasgha ilayhi' means 'to incline toward it' or 'lean toward it with interest and attraction.' The word indicates a natural gravitational pull or tendency of the heart toward something. In this context, it describes how hearts naturally drift toward adorned, deceptive speech when they lack the anchor of afterlife belief.
❓How does belief in the hereafter affect one's ability to discern truth from falsehood?
Belief in the hereafter creates 'aakhirat ka andeshaa' (concern for the afterlife) which makes a person extremely serious about truth. This seriousness acts as a spiritual filter that helps distinguish genuine arguments from mere sophistries. Those who truly fear final judgment develop acute discernment because they understand the eternal consequences of being misled. Without this concern, people treat truth casually and become vulnerable to deception.
❓Why does Allah allow evil people to continue committing the evils they are committing?
The phrase 'waliyaqtarifu ma hum muqtarifun' (that they may commit what they are committing) reveals that Allah allows people complete freedom to choose their path. This serves the divine purpose of making each person fully responsible for their choices on the Day of Judgment. It also allows the natural separation process to occur where sincere seekers of truth are distinguished from those who prefer falsehood.
❓How does this verse relate to the modern challenge of distinguishing truth from misinformation?
This verse provides timeless guidance for the modern information age. It teaches that both truth and falsehood will always have persuasive presentations, making spiritual discernment essential. Those with strong afterlife consciousness develop the seriousness needed to carefully evaluate information, while those focused only on immediate worldly concerns become susceptible to whatever appears attractive or confirms their existing biases.
❓What is the connection between being 'pleased with adorned speech' and spiritual corruption?
Being pleased with (waliyardawhu) adorned but false speech indicates a heart that has lost its spiritual compass. When someone finds satisfaction in beautiful lies rather than sometimes harsh truths, it shows they have prioritized comfort over reality. This pleasure in deception becomes a stepping stone to further spiritual corruption, as the person becomes increasingly disconnected from truth and accountability.
❓How does this divine test separate believers from hypocrites in practice?
When challenges arise and both truth and falsehood present compelling arguments, sincere believers choose based on their concern for ultimate accountability, while hypocrites choose based on immediate convenience or social pressure. Sincere believers endure the discomfort of truth when necessary, while those without genuine afterlife consciousness gravitate toward whatever appears more attractive or socially acceptable, regardless of its truth value.
❓What practical guidance does this verse offer for developing spiritual discernment?
The verse teaches that developing strong belief in the hereafter and consciousness of final accountability is essential for spiritual discernment. Regular reflection on the afterlife, understanding the consequences of being misled, and cultivating serious concern for truth over comfort helps protect against deceptive but attractive falsehoods. It also suggests avoiding casual attitudes toward divine guidance and maintaining spiritual seriousness in evaluating claims about truth.
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