سُوْرَةُ الْقَارِعَةِ

Surah Al-Qaari'a (101) — Ayah 10

The Calamity · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 600

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا هِيَهْ ﴿10﴾
And what will make you know what it is?
وَمَآ wamā And what
أَدْرَىٰكَ adrāka will make you know
مَا what
هِيَهْ hiyah it is

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 10) ➊ The question with {وَ مَاۤ اَدْرٰىكَ مَاهِيَهْ: ’’ مَاۤ اَدْرٰىكَ ‘‘} is to highlight its dreadfulness.
{ ’’ مَاهِيَهْ ‘‘} is originally {’’مَا هِيَ‘‘}, meaning "what is it?" To preserve the fatha of ya, a silent ha is added after it at the time of pause; this is called ha-e-waqf, which drops when recited in continuation. Some reciters retain it even when reciting in continuation.

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.

10. 1. This interrogation is to express its horror and the severity of the punishment, which is beyond human imagination and conception. Human knowledge cannot encompass it, nor can its reality be known.

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).