سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 75

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 266

إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍ لِّلْمُتَوَسِّمِينَ ﴿75﴾
Surely! In this are signs for those who see (or understand or learn the lessons from the Signs of Allâh).
إِنَّ inna Indeed
فِى in
ذَٰلِكَ dhālika that
لَـَٔايَـٰتٍۢ laāyātin (are) the Signs
لِّلْمُتَوَسِّمِينَ lil'mutawassimīna for those who discern

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.

(Ayah75){اِنَّ فِيْ ذٰلِكَ لَاٰيٰتٍ …: ’’ لِلْمُتَوَسِّمِيْنَ ‘‘ } This is the active participle of the verb form "tafa‘‘ul" from {’’ وَسْمٌ، سِمَةٌ ‘‘}. {’’ وَسْمٌ‘‘} means a mark, especially the one made on a camel or horse with hot iron. {’’مِيْسَمٌ‘‘} is the tool used for branding after heating. To reach the depth of a matter by observing the signs is called {’’تَوَسُّمٌ‘‘}, that is, for those who reflect and have deep insight, there are many instructive signs in these towns.

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.

75. 1. Those who examine deeply and reflect are called مُتَوَسِّمِیْنَ. For the مُتَوَسِّمِیْنَ, there are aspects of lesson and signs in this incident.

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.

75. Surely, in this incident there are many signs for those who use their insight [39].

[39] By "mutawassim" is meant those people who have the ability to reach a conclusion from indications, signs, and traces—that is, for those who reflect and pay attention, the people of understanding, there are many instructive signs in this incident of Lut.