سُوْرَةُ الْحِجْرِ

Surah Al-Hijr (15) — Ayah 96

The Rock · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 267

ٱلَّذِينَ يَجْعَلُونَ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَـٰهًا ءَاخَرَ ۚ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ ﴿96﴾
Who set up along with Allâh another ilâh (god); but they will come to know.
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna Those who
يَجْعَلُونَ yajʿalūna set up
مَعَ maʿa with
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi Allah
إِلَـٰهًا ilāhan god
ءَاخَرَ ۚ ākhara another
فَسَوْفَ fasawfa But soon
يَعْلَمُونَ yaʿlamūna they will come to know

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.

(Ayah96){ الَّذِيْنَ يَجْعَلُوْنَ مَعَ اللّٰهِ …:} Along with mocking the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him), their greatest crime, shirk, is mentioned, and it is said that these people will soon see the outcome. The mention of their fate in this world has already passed above; as for the matter of the Hereafter, it cannot even be described.

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).