At-Takwir 81:29
The Overthrowing · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 586
Unless Allah Wills
وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ ٢٩
And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And you do not will unless Allah wills, the Lord of the worlds.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, this reminds especially those who wish to go straight: even your willing depends on Allah’s will, so ask Him for help.
Reflect
As you intend a good deed today, ask Allah for help.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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