Your Identity Is Not Lost—Allah Can Recreate It All


🕋 Revelation Context (Asbab al-Nuzul)

According to Ibn Kathir, these verses were revealed in Makkah when the disbelievers of Quraysh mocked the idea of resurrection. They would say, “Will we really be brought back after our bones have decayed and scattered?”

🔗 Reference:

Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah al-Qiyamah, Ayah 3

Quran.com – 75:3 Tafsir Ibn Kathir

📜 Background and Purpose

The pagans of Makkah denied the Hereafter and resurrection, ridiculing it. To address their arrogance, Allah begins with two powerful oaths:

"I swear by the Day of Resurrection. And I swear by the self-reproaching soul." (Verses 1–2)

Then Allah affirms:

"Does man think We will not assemble his bones? Yes! We are even able to reconstruct his fingertips." (Verses 3–4)

🔗 Reference:

Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah al-Qiyamah, Ayahs 1–4

SurahQuran.com – Tafsir in English

📝 Verse-by-Verse Summary (Ibn Kathir Based)

VerseMeaning (as per Ibn Kathir)1–2Allah swears by Resurrection Day and the self-reproaching soul, proving the Day is real.3–4He challenges the disbelievers: not only can He reassemble bones, He can reconstruct fingertips — the smallest, unique detail.5–6Man denies the Day of Judgment to pursue open sin, not because of lack of evidence. His question “When will it be?” is sarcastic.7–9Cataclysmic signs: dazzled eyes, darkened moon, sun and moon joined—symbols of cosmic collapse.10–12Panic will overtake mankind: “Where can I escape?” But Allah says: There is no refuge. To your Lord is the final return.13–15Every deed will be laid bare. Man will be a witness against himself, even if he tries to offer excuses.

🔗 References:

Quran.com – 75:4 Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Tafsir Ibn Kathir PDF (Darussalam edition)

🔍 Key Concepts from Ibn Kathir

Fingertips (بَنَانَهُ): Ibn Kathir highlights this as proof of Allah’s detailed power—even to recreate fingerprints, which today we know are unique to each human.

Self-reproaching soul (النَّفْسِ اللَّوَّامَةِ): A soul that regrets sin and holds itself accountable. Ibn Kathir describes it as an indication of inner moral awareness even in disbelievers.

Excuses are futile: On that Day, the body, soul, and actions will testify. Allah doesn’t need external witnesses—your own self will testify against you.


 

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