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Surah Yunus (10) — Ayah 14

Jonas · Meccan · Juz 11 · Page 209

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ثُمَّ جَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ خَلَـٰٓئِفَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ لِنَنظُرَ كَيْفَ تَعْمَلُونَ ﴿14﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Then We made you successors after them, generations after generations in the land, that We might see how you would work.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
جَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ jaʿalnākum We made you
خَلَـٰٓئِفَ khalāifa successors
فِى fī in
ٱلْأَرْضِ l-arḍi the earth
مِنۢ min after them
بَعْدِهِمْ baʿdihim after them
لِنَنظُرَ linanẓura so that We may see
كَيْفَ kayfa how
تَعْمَلُونَ taʿmalūna you do

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 14) {ثُمَّ جَعَلْنٰكُمْ خَلٰٓىِٕفَ …:} That is, after them, He made you their successors in the land; if you also persist in oppression and rebellion like them, then your destruction is also certain. This address is to all those people to whom the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was sent.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

14. 1. Khala’if is the plural of Khalifah. It means the successor of previous nations, or one who succeeds another.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

Then, after them, We made you their successors [21] in the land, so that We might see how you would act.

[21] That is, O people of Arabia! Now your turn has come; you have taken the place of the previous nations, and just as the excesses and injustices were committed by those before you, you too are committing them. We had sent messengers to them as well, and to you also We have sent a messenger. Now We shall see whether you take heed from the fate of the former nations or not, and whether you believe in the Messenger and refrain from your rebellious ways or not.
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