Surah Al-An"aam 6:34 - Tafsir & Translation
Read the Arabic text, translation, and detailed commentary for Surah Al-An"aam, Ayah 34
Arabic Text
وَلَقَدۡ كُذِّبَتۡ رُسُلٌ مِّنۡ قَبۡلِكَ فَصَبَرُوۡا عَلٰى مَا كُذِّبُوۡا وَاُوۡذُوۡا حَتّٰىۤ اَتٰٮهُمۡ نَصۡرُنَاؕ وَلَا مُبَدِّلَ لِكَلِمٰتِ اللّٰهِؕ وَلَقَدۡ جَآءَكَ مِنۡ نَّبَاِى الۡمُرۡسَلِيۡنَ
Transliteration
Walaqad kuththibat rusulun minqablika fasabaroo AAala ma kuththiboowaoothoo hatta atahum nasrunawala mubaddila likalimati Allahi walaqad jaakamin naba-i almursaleen
Verse Definition & Meaning
Meaning & Definition
Al-An'am 6:34, beginning with 'Walaqad kuththibat rusul min qablika' (Verily, messengers were denied before you), establishes the eternal divine pattern of prophetic struggle and ultimate victory. According to authentic Islamic scholarship, this verse provides comfort to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by reminding him that denial and persecution are universal experiences of messengers throughout history. The verse continues 'fasabaroo ala ma kuththiboo wa oothoo hatta atahum nasruna' (but with patience they bore the denial, and they were hurt, till Our help reached them), demonstrating that divine assistance comes after a period of patient endurance. The declaration 'wa la mubaddila likalimati Allah' (and none can alter the words of Allah) emphasizes the unchangeable nature of divine promises regarding the ultimate triumph of truth. Classical tafsir explains that this pattern - initial opposition, patient perseverance, and eventual divine victory - represents Allah's unchanging law (sunnat Allah) that cannot be modified by human desires or circumstances. The verse concludes 'walaqad jaaka min nabai almursaleen' (surely there has reached you the information about the messengers), indicating that the Prophet ﷺ was already familiar with these stories of previous messengers like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, all of whom faced similar challenges but ultimately received divine support, providing both comfort and assurance that his own mission would follow the same victorious pattern.
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 34
Find answers to common questions about the meaning, interpretation, and significance of this verse in Islamic teachings and daily life.
❓What does 'Walaqad kuththibat rusul min qablika' mean in Al-An'am 6:34?
'Walaqad kuththibat rusul min qablika' translates to 'Verily, messengers were denied before you.' This opening establishes that rejection of divine messengers is a historical pattern, not a unique experience for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The verse provides comfort by contextualizing opposition within the broader divine plan where all messengers faced similar challenges.
❓How did previous messengers show patience under persecution according to this verse?
The verse states 'fasabaroo ala ma kuththiboo wa oothoo' (but with patience they bore the denial, and they were hurt). This describes active endurance rather than passive acceptance. Messengers like Noah (950 years of preaching), Abraham (facing persecution and exile), Moses (dealing with Pharaoh's tyranny), and Jesus (enduring rejection) exemplified this patient perseverance while continuing their divine missions despite opposition.
❓What does 'fasabaroo ala ma kuththiboo' teach about spiritual endurance?
'Fasabaroo ala ma kuththiboo' teaches that patience (sabr) in the face of denial is an active spiritual quality, not passive resignation. It involves maintaining faith, continuing the mission, and trusting in divine timing despite persecution. This patience isn't merely waiting, but persistent effort combined with trust in Allah's ultimate justice and support.
❓When does divine help come according to 'hatta atahum nasruna'?
'Hatta atahum nasruna' (until Our help reached them) indicates that divine assistance comes after a period of patient endurance, according to Allah's wisdom and timing. The help isn't delayed due to Allah's inability, but serves multiple purposes: testing the messenger's patience, allowing people time to recognize truth, and demonstrating that victory comes from Allah alone, not human effort.
❓What does 'la mubaddila likalimati Allah' mean for believers facing trials?
'La mubaddila likalimati Allah' (none can alter the words of Allah) means divine promises are unchangeable and certain. For believers facing trials, this guarantees that Allah's promise of eventual victory for truth cannot be modified by human opposition or circumstances. It provides absolute assurance that justice will prevail and divine support will come to those who remain patient and faithful.
❓Which messenger stories exemplify this pattern of struggle and victory described in the verse?
Noah's 950-year mission ending with the flood, Abraham's persecution leading to his establishment as a great nation, Moses' struggle with Pharaoh culminating in the Exodus, and Jesus' rejection by his people but eventual vindication all exemplify this pattern. Each faced initial denial and persecution but ultimately received divine help that validated their message and established their legacy.
❓How does this verse comfort modern believers facing opposition to their faith?
This verse provides multiple sources of comfort: it normalizes opposition as part of divine testing, assures believers they're following the same path as honored messengers, promises that divine help will come to those who remain patient, and guarantees that Allah's promises cannot be altered by human opposition. It transforms trials from signs of failure into marks of authentic faith following prophetic precedent.
❓What is the eternal divine pattern of victory described in this verse?
The eternal pattern consists of four stages: (1) Divine truth is presented through messengers, (2) Initial rejection and persecution occur, (3) Messengers and followers exercise patient endurance while continuing their mission, and (4) Divine help arrives, establishing truth's victory. This pattern represents Allah's unchanging law (sunnat Allah) that applies to all eras and cannot be modified by human desires or opposition.
❓How does this verse connect to the broader context of Surah Al-An'am's message?
This verse reinforces Al-An'am's central themes of divine unity and prophetic truth by providing historical context for opposition to monotheistic messages. After establishing Allah's creative power and exposing false worship, it explains why people resist divine guidance and assures believers that their struggles follow the honored pattern of all messengers, ultimately leading to truth's triumph.
❓What practical guidance does this verse offer for religious workers and reformers today?
This verse guides religious workers to expect opposition as normal rather than discouraging, maintain patient perseverance while continuing their mission, trust in divine timing rather than forcing immediate results, study messenger stories for inspiration and guidance, and maintain unwavering faith in Allah's unchangeable promises. It transforms struggle from a sign of failure into evidence of following the prophetic path toward ultimate divine victory.
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