خُلِقَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مِنْ عَجَلٍ ۚ سَأُو۟رِيكُمْ ءَايَـٰتِى فَلَا تَسْتَعْجِلُونِ 37
Translations
Man was created of haste [i.e., impatience]. I will show you My signs [i.e., vengeance], so do not impatiently urge Me.
Transliteration
Khuliqal-insanu min ajal. Sa-uurikum ayatee fala tastajilun.
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah highlights humanity's inherent nature of hastiness and impatience (ajal), which was created as part of human disposition. Allah reassures the believers that He will show them His signs and miracles, but commands them not to be hasty or impatient in demanding proof, as divine wisdom operates according to Allah's perfect timing, not human urgency. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain this as addressing the Quraysh's demands for immediate miracles, while Al-Tabari notes it reflects the general human tendency toward impatience in matters of faith and provision.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Anbiya, which was revealed in Mecca and discusses various prophets and divine signs. The context reflects the Meccan period when disbelievers repeatedly demanded immediate miraculous proofs from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), challenging him with impatience. This ayah serves as a divine response to such demands, reminding believers that Allah's plan unfolds according to His wisdom, not human expectations.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Haste is from Shaytan, and patience is from Allah' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, in Sahih Bukhari, the Prophet emphasized patience, saying: 'The best of you are those who are patient' (Hadith on patience and virtue).
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should recognize that impatience is a natural human weakness but must consciously cultivate patience and trust in Allah's timeline for answering prayers and revealing His signs. Rather than demanding immediate gratification or proof, we should have faith that Allah will fulfill His promises according to His infinite wisdom and perfect timing.
Related Ayahs
وَجَعَلْنَـٰهُمْ أَئِمَّةً يَهْدُونَ بِأَمْرِنَا وَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْهِمْ فِعْلَ ٱلْخَيْرَٰتِ وَإِقَامَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَإِيتَآءَ ٱلزَّكَوٰةِ ۖ وَكَانُوا۟ لَنَا عَـٰبِدِينَ
And We made them leaders guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakāh; and they were worshippers of Us.
وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَىٰ وَهَـٰرُونَ ٱلْفُرْقَانَ وَضِيَآءً وَذِكْرًا لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
And We had already given Moses and Aaron the criterion and a light and a reminder for the righteous
ٱقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمْ وَهُمْ فِى غَفْلَةٍ مُّعْرِضُونَ
[The time of] their account has approached for the people, while they are in heedlessness turning away.
لَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَمَّا يَفْعَلُ وَهُمْ يُسْـَٔلُونَ
He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned.