Surah Yunus (10) — Ayah 21
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ { قُلِ اللّٰهُ اَسْرَعُ مَكْرًا:} Allah's plan refers to the punishment He gives to the polytheists for their schemes and tricks, and that is His letting them persist in their rebellious ways and continuing to grant them provision and blessings, so that they may fully fill their record of deeds with evil.
➌ { اِنَّ رُسُلَنَا يَكْتُبُوْنَ مَا تَمْكُرُوْنَ :} That is, when your record of deeds becomes thoroughly blackened, suddenly the message of death will come, and you will be seized to give account for your deeds. Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) writes: "In times of hardship, a person's gaze is lifted from the means and remains on Allah; when things are resolved, he starts focusing on the means again. So he does not fear that Allah may again create some means for the same hardship; all means are in His hand, always ready, Another manifestation of this is mentioned ahead." (Mawduh)
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.
21. 2. This means that they do not value these blessings of Ours and do not offer gratitude to Allah for them, rather they commit disbelief and shirk. That is, this is their evil strategy which they adopt in response to Allah’s blessings.
21. 3. That is, Allah’s strategy is much swifter than what they adopt. And that is, He is capable of holding them accountable; He can seize them whenever He wills—immediately, or later if His wisdom demands delay. Makar, in the Arabic language, means secret planning and strategy, which can be good or bad. Here, Allah’s punishment and seizure is described as makar.
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.
[33] In this verse, there is a reference to the same famine which is mentioned in verse number 11 of this surah. This famine remained imposed upon Makkah continuously for seven years, then by the supplication of the Prophet ﷺ, this calamity was removed. Now the question is: is there not any sign for you in this famine and in its removal, that you are now demanding some other miracle? During this famine, you saw that despite your pleas, your deities could not remove this calamity from you. Then, when Allah removed your calamity, you began to think of ways to escape from your promises and started making such plots and excuses by which you could gain support to remain firm upon your ancient polytheism and avoid the acknowledgment of monotheism. Whatever schemes you are devising, their evil consequence will fall upon you, and the record of all your schemes is with Us.
