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Surah Yunus (10) — Ayah 56

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هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ ﴿56﴾
It is He Who gives life, and causes death, and to Him you (all) shall return.
هُوَ huwa He
يُحْىِۦ yuḥ'yī gives life
وَيُمِيتُ wayumītu and causes death
وَإِلَيْهِ wa-ilayhi and to Him
تُرْجَعُونَ tur'jaʿūna you will be returned

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 56){هُوَ يُحْيٖ وَ يُمِيْتُ …:} That is, not only the ownership of the earth and the heavens, but granting life and causing death is also in His control, and you will be returned to Him after being resurrected.

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.

56. 3 In these verses, everything between the heavens and the earth is the property of Allah, the divine promise is true, and He has authority over life and death. The Being who possesses such power—where can anyone escape from His grasp? And He has appointed a day for reckoning. Who can avert it? Surely, Allah's promise is true; that day will certainly come, and every good and evil person will be rewarded or punished according to their deeds.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).