سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 1

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 262

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الٓر ۚ تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ وَقُرْءَانٍ مُّبِينٍ ﴿1﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Alif-Lâm-Râ. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].These are Verses of the Book and a plain Qur’ân.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

الٓر ۚ alif-lam-ra Alif Laam Ra
تِلْكَ til'ka These
ءَايَـٰتُ āyātu (are) the Verses
ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ l-kitābi (of) the Book
وَقُرْءَانٍۢ waqur'ānin and Quran
مُّبِينٍۢ mubīnin clear

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.

(Ayah 1){الٓرٰتِلْكَ اٰيٰتُ الْكِتٰبِ وَ قُرْاٰنٍ مُّبِيْنٍ:’’ الْكِتٰبِ ‘‘} Because of the presence of "Alif Lam," it has been translated as "the complete Book." {’’ الْكِتٰبِ ‘‘} and {’’ قُرْاٰنٍ ‘‘} are both verbal nouns used for emphasis (meaning to write and to read), which are in the sense of the passive participle, that is, these are the verses of that speech which has been written countless times and read innumerable times. It is said: «{ اِنَّهٗ لَقُرْاٰنٌ كَرِيْمٌ (77) فِيْ كِتٰبٍ مَّكْنُوْنٍ }» [ الواقعۃ : ۷۷، ۷۸ ] "Indeed, it is surely a highly honored recited thing, which is in a book that is well-guarded." There is no count of those who write it or those who read it, from its being written in the Preserved Tablet, and from Gabriel (peace be upon him) and the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) until the Day of Judgment. Then the excellence is that this is a complete Book (because of the presence of Alif Lam), and as a Qur'an, it is one that explains everything in detail. Until the Day of Judgment, no one can bring even a single surah like it.

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.

1. Alif Lam Ra, these are the verses of the Divine Book and of the clear and manifest Qur'an (1).

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. Alif. Lam. Ra. These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qur’an that makes its commands explicit [1].

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What Does the Quran Clarify?
One meaning has been mentioned above in the translation. Another meaning is that the Quran informs man of all states: it explains in detail the conditions before his birth, the states from birth to death, and also the circumstances that will occur after death.
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