Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 38
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 { بَلٰى وَعْدًا عَلَيْهِ حَقًّا: ’’ بَلٰى ‘‘} is used for the negation of a negation, which implies affirmation of the thing. They said, the Hour will not come. He said, why not! That is, it will certainly come. {’’ وَعْدًا ‘‘ ’’وَعَدَ‘‘ } is an implied absolute object, for emphasis, and {’’ حَقًّا ‘‘ } is its attribute, meaning the phrase { ’’وَعَدَ اللّٰهُ وَعْدًا حَقًّا۔‘‘ ’’ عَلَيْهِ ‘‘} is for further emphasis of this promise, that it is obligatory upon Him. But He has made it obligatory upon Himself out of His grace and bounty; otherwise, who has the power to obligate anything upon Allah? That is, your denial and emphatic oaths cannot avert Allah’s firm promise; it will certainly be fulfilled. However, by denying such a clear reality, you are only proving your ignorance.
➌ { وَ لٰكِنَّ اَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُوْنَ :} In this, there is praise for that minority who possess knowledge and believe that the Hereafter and reckoning are true, and condemnation of the majority who do not hold this belief. Allah has refuted them in several places. See Surah Taghabun (7) and Surah Ya-Sin (78).
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.
38. 2. Due to this ignorance and lack of knowledge, they, while denying and opposing the Messengers, drown in the sea of disbelief.
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.
[39] When they are warned about their evil end, they stubbornly and defiantly swear strong oaths by Allah that the matter of being resurrected is utterly absurd and contrary to reason. However, it is their very claim that is contrary to reason and based on ignorance, because every single thing in the universe bears witness that Allah has full power to do whatever He wills.
