سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 4

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 262

وَمَآ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَرْيَةٍ إِلَّا وَلَهَا كِتَابٌ مَّعْلُومٌ ﴿4﴾
And never did We destroy a township but there was a known decree for it.
وَمَآ wamā And not
أَهْلَكْنَا ahlaknā We destroyed
مِن min any
قَرْيَةٍ qaryatin town
إِلَّا illā but
وَلَهَا walahā (there was) for it
كِتَابٌۭ kitābun a decree
مَّعْلُومٌۭ maʿlūmun known

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.

(Ayah4){ اِلَّا وَ لَهَا كِتَابٌ مَّعْلُوْمٌ :} Allah gave them respite until the appointed written time remained, but as soon as the term was completed, they were seized immediately. The purpose of this is to warn the disbelievers of Makkah that the way you have adopted of denying and mocking Our Messenger (peace be upon him), and that We have not yet seized you for it, why have you assumed from this that you will never be seized?

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).