Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 67
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 { يَسْتَبْشِرُوْنَ: ’’ بَشَرَ ‘‘} (ض، س), {’’ أَبْشَرَ ‘‘}, and {’’ اِسْتَبْشَرَ ‘‘} all mean to be happy; only due to the addition of letters does the meaning increase, so it is translated as “were very happy,” meaning that upon hearing the news of very handsome boys coming to Lot’s (peace be upon him) house, they came running in extreme joy and excitement. (See Hud: 78) This shows how devoid of modesty and shame they had become and how low they had fallen. Note that in {’’ وَ جَآءَ اَهْلُ الْمَدِيْنَةِ ‘‘}, the “waw” is not for sequence, but only to connect different parts of the incident, because if the revelation had already come and Lot (peace be upon him) had known that the guests were angels, then there would have been no need for him to be distressed, to plead with his people, or to offer his (i.e., the nation’s) daughters. This also makes it clear that the prophets (peace be upon them) do not possess knowledge of the unseen; they only know what is conveyed to them through revelation. In Surah Hud (77 to 81), observe the depiction of Lot’s (peace be upon him) distress and the angels comforting him.
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 Thugs Forcing Their Way Into Sayyiduna Lut’s House:
The people of Sodom had become so shameless and brazen regarding the act of sodomy that they did not even show any regard for Sayyiduna Lutؑ; rather, they would say to him that if you are so pure, then leave our city. Thus, as soon as these handsome boys arrived at Lutؑ’s house, his wife informed on them, and they climbed over the wall and forced their way into his house. Sayyiduna Lutؑ pleaded with them, saying, "Look! These are my guests, do not disgrace me by assaulting them."
