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Truth has come and falsehood is bound to disappear

Translation (based on Maududi’s rendering):

Verse 81:
And say: “Truth has come, and falsehood has vanished. Indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish.”

Verse 82:
And We send down of the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy for the believers, but it increases the wrongdoers in nothing but loss.

Verse 83:
And when We bestow favor upon man, he turns away and distances himself; but when evil touches him, he is full of despair.

Verse 84:
Say: “Each one acts according to his own manner, but your Lord knows best who is most guided in the way.”

Explanation (summarized from Tafheem-ul-Qur’an):

  • Verse 81: This verse emphasizes the triumph of truth (Islam) over falsehood (disbelief and polytheism). The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is instructed to proclaim that truth has arrived with divine revelation, and falsehood, by its nature, is destined to perish. Maududi explains this as a declaration of the ultimate victory of Islam, as truth is eternal while falsehood is inherently weak and transient.
  • Verse 82: The Qur’an is described as a source of spiritual healing and mercy for believers, guiding them to righteousness and peace. However, for those who reject it, the Qur’an becomes a source of increased loss, as their denial hardens their hearts and leads them further astray. Maududi highlights that the Qur’an’s impact depends on the recipient’s disposition—guidance for the open-hearted, misguidance for the obstinate.
  • Verse 83: This verse reflects human nature’s inconsistency. When people receive blessings, they often become arrogant and forget God, but in times of hardship, they fall into despair, losing hope. Maududi notes this as a critique of those who lack steadfastness and fail to maintain gratitude or patience.
  • Verse 84: The verse instructs the Prophet (PBUH) to declare that everyone acts according to their own character or inclinations, but Allah knows best who is truly guided. Maududi explains that this underscores divine wisdom—humans may judge based on appearances, but Allah alone knows the true state of a person’s heart and their path.