Surah Al-An"aam 6:80 - Tafsir & Translation
Read the Arabic text, translation, and detailed commentary for Surah Al-An"aam, Ayah 80
Arabic Text
وَحَآجَّهٗ قَوۡمُهٗؕ قَالَ اَتُحٰٓجُّوۡٓنِّىۡ فِى اللّٰهِ وَقَدۡ هَدٰٮنِؕ وَلَاۤ اَخَافُ مَا تُشۡرِكُوۡنَ بِهٖۤ اِلَّاۤ اَنۡ يَّشَآءَ رَبِّىۡ شَيْئًا ؕ وَسِعَ رَبِّىۡ كُلَّ شَىۡءٍ عِلۡمًاؕ اَفَلَا تَتَذَكَّرُوۡنَ
Transliteration
Wahajjahu qawmuhu qala atuhajjoonneefee Allahi waqad hadani wala akhafu matushrikoona bihi illa an yashaa rabbee shay-anwasiAAa rabbee kulla shay-in AAilman afala tatathakkaroon
Verse Definition & Meaning
Meaning & Definition
Al-An'am 6:80 captures Ibrahim's (Abraham's) bold response when his people argued with him about his monotheistic beliefs. After declaring the falseness of idol worship, Ibrahim fearlessly states that he does not fear the powerless idols they associate with Allah, for only Allah has true power. He emphasizes that Allah's knowledge encompasses all things and challenges his people to consider which party - those who worship the All-Powerful Creator or those who fear powerless idols - truly deserves security. This verse demonstrates the spiritual courage that comes from divine guidance and unwavering faith in Allah's absolute sovereignty.
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 80
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❓What is the meaning and context of Al-An'am 6:80 where Ibrahim responds to his people?
Al-An'am 6:80 records Ibrahim's fearless response when his people argued with him about his monotheistic beliefs. After rejecting their idol worship, Ibrahim boldly declares that he does not fear the powerless idols they associate with Allah, stating that only Allah has true power over all things. The verse demonstrates how divine guidance gives believers the courage to stand for truth even when facing community opposition, and challenges people to consider which deserves more security - worship of the All-Powerful Creator or fear of powerless created objects.
❓Why was Ibrahim not afraid of the idols his people worshipped?
Ibrahim was not afraid of the idols because he understood their true nature as powerless created objects that cannot bring benefit or harm except by Allah's will. His statement 'I do not fear what you associate with Him unless my Lord wills something' demonstrates his complete reliance on Allah's sovereignty. Having received divine guidance, Ibrahim recognized that these idols had no independent power and that all affairs ultimately rest in Allah's hands, whose knowledge encompasses everything.
❓What does Ibrahim mean by saying Allah's knowledge encompasses everything?
When Ibrahim states that Allah's knowledge encompasses everything (وسع ربي كل شيء علما), he affirms Allah's complete and perfect knowledge of all things - past, present, and future. This encompasses every detail of creation, every thought, intention, and action. This comprehensive divine knowledge is presented as proof of Allah's absolute sovereignty and as reassurance that nothing escapes His awareness or control, making fear of any other entity besides Allah fundamentally irrational.
❓How does this verse demonstrate the courage that comes from divine guidance?
The verse shows that divine guidance (hadani - He has guided me) produces unshakeable courage in believers when defending truth. Ibrahim's fearlessness stems from his clear understanding of Allah's absolute power versus the powerlessness of false deities. When people truly understand Allah's sovereignty and receive His guidance, they gain the spiritual courage to confront falsehood regardless of social pressure, because they know that ultimate protection and success come only from Allah.
❓What lesson does Ibrahim's argument about security teach believers today?
Ibrahim's rhetorical question about which party deserves more security teaches that true safety comes from worshipping Allah alone, not from appeasing false powers or following popular but misguided beliefs. Those who submit to Allah's guidance have genuine security because they rely on the One who actually controls all outcomes. In contrast, those who fear created things while ignoring their Creator live in false security based on powerless entities, making them spiritually vulnerable despite apparent worldly protection.
❓How does Ibrahim's response apply to modern challenges to faith?
Ibrahim's fearless defense of monotheism provides a model for contemporary believers facing pressure to compromise their faith. Just as Ibrahim didn't fear the 'powerful' idols of his time, modern believers should not fear ideologies, systems, or social pressures that oppose Islamic principles. The key is maintaining the same confidence Ibrahim had - that Allah's knowledge encompasses everything and that ultimate success belongs to those who stand with truth, regardless of temporary worldly disadvantages.
❓What does this verse teach about the psychology of faith versus fear?
The verse reveals a fundamental psychological truth: fear of false powers diminishes when one truly understands Allah's absolute sovereignty. Ibrahim's people feared their idols' supposed revenge, demonstrating how superstition creates anxiety and psychological bondage. In contrast, Ibrahim's faith in Allah's complete knowledge and control freed him from such fears. True faith replaces irrational fears with rational confidence in Allah's wisdom and protection, leading to emotional and spiritual liberation.
❓How does this verse establish principles for religious dialogue and debate?
Ibrahim's approach demonstrates effective religious dialogue principles: he responds to arguments with clear reasoning rather than mere assertion, uses questions to make his opponents think critically about their beliefs, and maintains confidence without arrogance. His argument is logical - pointing out the contradiction of fearing powerless idols while not fearing the All-Powerful Creator. This teaches believers to engage in religious discussions with wisdom, clear reasoning, and unwavering conviction in truth while respecting the need for others to reflect and understand.
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