Surah Ar-Ra'd (13) — Ayah 21
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 { وَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ …:} They fulfill the obligations imposed by Him and avoid the sins He has forbidden. Raghib said: “Khashyah is such fear that is accompanied by reverence, and most often its cause is knowledge.” As He said: «{ اِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللّٰهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمٰٓؤُا }» [ فاطر : ۲۸ ] “Only those of His servants fear Allah who have knowledge.” Khawf refers to any kind of fear; some have said both (khashyah and khawf) are synonymous, the difference is mostly in usage, not absolute. (Alusi)
➌ { وَ يَخَافُوْنَ سُوْٓءَ الْحِسَابِ :} Therefore, they keep accounting for themselves even before that time. For the explanation of {’’ سُوْٓءَ الْحِسَابِ ‘‘}, see the commentary of Surah Ra’d, Ayah (18).
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.
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The Qualities of Those Who Accept Allah’s Guidance:
In the following few verses, several qualities are mentioned which are adopted in their way of life by those who accept the guidance sent down by Allah as the truth. The first quality is that they fulfill the covenant made with Allah. This covenant refers to the Covenant of Alast, which has been placed in the nature of every human being, and when a person realizes that he is being nurtured only by the sustenance granted by Allah and is using only the abilities bestowed by Him, then he comes to know by himself that only He is worthy of worship. And if such a benefactor is abandoned and servitude is given to another, this would be ingratitude. Their second quality is that they do not break the covenants made with other people. This includes all agreements such as buying and selling, transactions, and marriage, etc. The third quality is that they take care of all those relationships upon whose correctness the welfare and success of human social life depend, whether these relationships are related to society or civilization, and in this regard, the rights of parents, close relatives, orphans, the needy, and neighbors all come under consideration. The fourth quality is that in all their affairs, whether related to acts of worship, dealings, or marriages, in every matter, they avoid disobedience to Allah and fear His punishment. And the fifth quality is that they are always concerned about the reckoning of the Hereafter; they do not rely on their good deeds but keep praying to Allah that He makes the stage of reckoning easy for them.
