The Recitation and Meaning of the Verses 'Law Anzalnā' (Lā Yastawee) – Sūrat al-Ḥashr
The expression "Law anzalnā" (law anzalnā) found in Sūrat al-Ḥashr is commonly recited among the public as either "Law anzalnā" or "Lā Yastawee." In some translations of the Qur'an, this expression is interpreted as "to conceal something." However, the full and correct recitation is "Law anzalnā."
The 12th verse (āya) of Sūrat al-Ḥashr begins with the expression "Law anzalnā," which means "if We had sent down." This verse, as a part of the Qur'an, declares that Allah will not conceal the deeds of the disbelievers (kāfir) and the unjust, and that He will manifest His justice against them. This verse serves as a warning that the deeds of the disbelievers and the unjust will not be hidden and that they will face justice.
The expression "Law anzalnā" in Arabic means "if We had sent down." This expression indicates that Allah will not conceal the deeds of the disbelievers and the unjust, and that what they have done will be revealed. This verse is both a source of hope and fear for the believers (those with iman (faith)), for Allah offers justice to everyone and calls everyone to account.
This verse in Sūrat al-Ḥashr reminds the believers that Allah knows everything and will offer justice to all. It is a warning that the deeds of the disbelievers and the unjust will not be hidden and that they will face justice. Therefore, the expression "Law anzalnā" is both a threat and a hope regarding Allah's promise to offer justice to everyone.