Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 26
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 {مِنْ صَلْصَالٍ مِّنْ حَمَاٍ مَّسْنُوْنٍ:} In the Arabic language, dry clay is called {’’ تُرَابٌ ‘‘}, when it is moistened it is called {’’طِيْنٌ‘‘}, then when it remains for a long time and becomes black, it is called {’’ حَمَاٍ ‘‘}, and when it starts to emit a bad smell, it is called {’’ حَمَاٍ مَّسْنُوْنٍ ‘‘} (malodorous mud), then when it dries and makes a clanging sound, it is called {’’ صَلْصَالٍ ‘‘}. One meaning of {’’ مَسْنُوْنٍ ‘‘} is also that which has been shaped, as the meaning of {’’ سُنَّةُ الْوَجْهِ‘‘} comes as {’’صُوْرَةُ الْوَجْهِ‘‘}, and the meaning of {’’مَسْنُوْنٍ ‘‘} is also soft and pliable. From the verses and commentaries, the sequence of the creation of Adam (peace be upon him) is understood as follows: First, Allah Almighty took dry clay from the entire earth, as in Surah Aal-e-Imran (59) the creation of Adam (peace be upon him) from {’’ تُرَابٍ ‘‘} is said to be like fakhkhar, and as narrated from Abu Musa Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ اللّٰهَ خَلَقَ آدَمَ مِنْ قَبْضَةٍ قَبَضَهَا مِنْ جَمِيْعِ الْأَرْضِ فَجَاءَ بَنُوْ آدَمَ عَلٰی قَدْرِ الْأَرْضِ جَاءَ مِنْهُمُ الْأَحْمَرُ وَالْأَبْيَضُ وَالْأَسْوَدُ وَبَيْنَ ذٰلِكَ وَالسَّهْلُ وَالْحَزْنُ وَالْخَبِيْثُ وَالطَّيِّبُ وَبَيْنَ ذٰلِكَ ] [ أبوداوٗد، السنۃ، باب في القدر : ۴۶۹۳۔ ترمذی : ۲۹۵۵۔ أحمد : ۴ /۴۰۰، ح : ۱۹۶۰۱، و صححہ الألباني ] "Allah created Adam from a handful which He took from all of the earth, so the children of Adam came according to the measure of the earth; among them are red, white, black, and those in between, and soft, hard, evil, good, and those in between as well." Then water was added to it so it became {’’طِيْنٌ‘‘}, then it was left for a long time, when it became black and soft and pliable, the frame and form of Adam (peace be upon him) was made, as He said: «{ وَ لَقَدْ خَلَقْنٰكُمْ ثُمَّ صَوَّرْنٰكُمْ }» [ الأعراف : ۱۱ ] When it dried and began to make a clanging sound, He breathed into it His specially created soul, as in this place the mention of {’’ صَلْصَالٍ ‘‘} is made, and the mention of its thorough dryness is in Surah Ar-Rahman (14), He said: «{مِنْ صَلْصَالٍ كَالْفَخَّارِ }» that it was clanging clay like pottery baked in fire.
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 Creation of Adam Was from Clay:
The general word for soil in the Arabic language is "turab," which can be used for all types of soil. For example, regarding Sayyiduna Adam ؑ, it is stated at one place: ﴿خَلَقَهٗ مِنْ تُرَابٍ﴾ [3 تا 5]. However, the word "turab" is generally used for dry soil, and the types of soil mentioned in the Quran regarding the formation of man's figure are as follows: "Teen," meaning wet soil or that dry soil to which water has been added; "teen laazib," meaning sticky wet soil (clayey soil); after that, this soil was given the form of "hama'in masnun," that is, such soil or mud which, after rotting, became black in color, fermentation occurred, and an odor developed. It was from such soil that Adam's ؑ figure was made. Then it was heated or baked to such an extent that it produced a ringing sound when struck; such soil is called "salsal" and "salsal kal-fakhar," from which it is understood that the predominant element in Adam's ؑ creation was indeed soil.
