Transliteration:( Wa kam arsalnaa min Nabiyyin fil awwaleen )
"And how many a Prophet did We send [7] among the earlier people?"
This verse emphasizes that sending Prophets for guidance has always been a consistent divine practice. Throughout history, numerous messengers were sent to various nations, each calling their people towards the oneness of Allah and righteous living.
The wording here—in the past tense—indicates that this was a pattern with earlier peoples, not one that will continue indefinitely. From this, scholars understand that no Prophet will come after the Holy Prophet ﷺ, as the Qur’an does not mention future sending of Prophets beyond him.
With the finality of prophethood, the responsibility of guiding mankind now lies with the Ulama (Islamic scholars) and the Saints (Awliya). They carry forward the legacy of the Prophets through knowledge, character, and spiritual leadership.
This verse affirms the divine wisdom in sending Prophets and also subtly points to the closure of prophethood, shifting the duty of guidance to the spiritual inheritors of the Prophet ﷺ.
The tafsir of Surah Zukhruf verse 6 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Zukhruf ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 8.
(43:6) How many a Prophet did We send to the earlier peoples!
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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