سُوْرَةُ الْقَارِعَةِ

Surah Al-Qaari'a (101) — Ayah 8

The Calamity · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 600

وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ ﴿8﴾
But as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be light,
وَأَمَّا wa-ammā But as for
مَنْ man (him) whose
خَفَّتْ khaffat (are) light
مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ mawāzīnuhu his scales

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 9,8){ وَ اَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَازِيْنُهٗ …: ’’ هَاوِيَةٌ ‘‘ ’’هَوٰي يَهْوِيْ هُوِيًّا‘‘} (ض) To fall. The literal meaning of {’’ هَاوِيَةٌ ‘‘} is a pit into which one falls; it refers to Hell. {’’ فَاُمُّهٗ ‘‘} "his mother" means his abode, just as a mother gives her child a place in her lap.

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.

8. 1. The one whose evil deeds will outweigh the good deeds, and the scale of evil deeds will be heavy while the scale of good deeds will be light.

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).