Transliteration:( Qaala innaka minal munzareen )
"He (Allah) said: 'You are given time' [23]."
By this is meant: You (Satan) have been granted respite until the blowing of the first trumpet. When the first trumpet is blown, Satan will be destroyed along with the rest of creation. Thus, Allah Almighty accepted Satan’s request, but with certain modifications.
From this emerge two important points:
Some prayers of the infidels are accepted. Observe—Satan’s prayer was accepted, though it was altered in its outcome.
Prayer increases one’s span of life. If the accursed Satan’s life was extended through his prayer, then it is no surprise that the prayers of Prophets, Saints, and pious individuals, along with certain good deeds, can also increase a person’s life span. For further detail and discussion on the change in predestination (Taqdeer), refer to the books Asrarul Ahkaam and Tafseer Naeemi.
The tafsir of Surah Al-A’raf verse 15 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah A’raf ayat 13 which provides the complete commentary from verse 13 through 15.
(7:15) Allah said: ‘You are granted respite.’
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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