Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 87
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 {اِلَّا الْقَوْمُ الْكٰفِرُوْنَ :} are those who do not have authentic knowledge of His power; in contrast, no matter how discouraging and hopeless the circumstances may be, a believer never despairs of his Lord's mercy. The meaning of this verse is that despairing of Allah's mercy is a characteristic of a disbeliever, not of a believer. This does not mean that one who despairs becomes a disbeliever and apostate, but just as lying is a characteristic of a hypocrite, not of a believer, as He said: «{ اِنَّمَا يَفْتَرِي الْكَذِبَ الَّذِيْنَ لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِاٰيٰتِ اللّٰهِ }» [ النحل : ۱۰۵ ] "Only those who do not believe in Allah's signs fabricate lies." But the disbelief from lying is less than that disbelief which expels a person from faith and makes him an apostate. Similarly, despairing of Allah's mercy is a characteristic of a disbeliever.
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.
87. 2. Just as in another place Allah Almighty said (قَالَ وَمَنْ يَّقْنَطُ مِنْ رَّحْمَةِ رَبِّهٖٓ اِلَّا الضَّاۗلُّوْنَ) 15. Al-Hijr:56) 'Only those who are astray despair of the mercy of Allah.' This means that even in difficult circumstances, the people of faith should not let go of patience, contentment, and hope in the vast mercy of Allah.
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.
[84] On the basis of this conviction, he said to his sons: Go and make efforts for both Yusuf ؑ and his brother so that they may be found by us. As for the third son who had remained in Egypt, he did not mention his name because he had stayed there for the very purpose of keeping an eye on Binyamin’s situation and to make use of any possible means for his release whenever the opportunity arose. And he emphasized to them not to despair of Allah’s mercy, because despairing of Allah’s mercy is not the way of Muslims.
