Surah Ar-Ra'd (13) — Ayah 1
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
[These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’an; and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].These are the Verses of the Book (the Qur’an), and that which has been revealed unto you (Muhammad ﷺ) from your Lord is the truth, out most men believe not.
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 { تِلْكَ اٰيٰتُ الْكِتٰبِ :} When a word is used in an absolute sense, it refers to a complete individual. For example, it is said: {’’فُلاَنٌ الرَّجُلُ‘‘} meaning such-and-such person is a man, i.e., he is truly a complete man, not stingy, cowardly, a liar, or crippled. Similarly, in religion and beliefs, {’’اَلْكِتَابُ‘‘} refers to the complete Book, the Noble Qur'an. In grammar, the book of Sibawayh is called {’’اَلْكِتَابُ‘‘}, and among cities, {’’مَدِيْنَةُ النَّبِيِّ صلي الله عليه وسلم ‘‘} is called {’’ اَلْمَدِيْنَةُ ‘‘}.
➌ { وَ لٰكِنَّ اَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ :} That is, whatever has been revealed to you is the very truth, but most people do not believe due to not reflecting. In this, there is a lesson for those who are followers of the opinion of the majority of mankind, and also praise for those who are blessed with faith; they may be few or many, but the majority are those who are deprived of the blessing of faith.
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.
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.
[1] These are indeed the very truths that have been the fundamentals of religion in the laws of all the prophets. For example, that in the sovereignty of this universe, Allah Almighty has no partner, and that the Day of Judgment will certainly come. This system will be overturned, and another world will be created, in which all good and evil people will definitely be recompensed for their deeds. And these are the verses revealed by Allah, and your prophethood is true, and these are the very things in which the polytheists of Makkah did not believe. After this introduction, now the arguments regarding the oneness of Allah, Who has no partner, are being presented.
