سُوْرَةُ النَّحْلِ

Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 108

The Bee · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 279

أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ طَبَعَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ وَسَمْعِهِمْ وَأَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ ۖ وَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْغَـٰفِلُونَ ﴿108﴾
They are those upon whose hearts, hearing (ears) and sight (eyes) Allâh has set a seal. And they are the heedless!
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ulāika Those
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna (are) the ones
طَبَعَ ṭabaʿa Allah has set a seal
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah has set a seal
عَلَىٰ ʿalā over
قُلُوبِهِمْ qulūbihim their hearts
وَسَمْعِهِمْ wasamʿihim and their hearing
وَأَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ ۖ wa-abṣārihim and their sight
وَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ wa-ulāika And those
هُمُ humu they are
ٱلْغَـٰفِلُونَ l-ghāfilūna the heedless

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.

(Ayah108){ اُولٰٓىِٕكَ الَّذِيْنَ طَبَعَ اللّٰهُ عَلٰى قُلُوْبِهِمْ … :} The truth is seen and heard through seeing and hearing, and is understood through thinking, but due to their stubbornness and obstinacy, Allah has set a seal upon these three things, so they do not use them in the pursuit of truth, rather they are completely heedless and unconcerned about the Hereafter.

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.

18. 1. So they neither listen to these words of admonition and advice, nor do they understand them, nor do they see the signs that lead them towards the truth. Rather, they are engrossed in such heedlessness that has blocked the paths of guidance for them.

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).