Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 84
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 { ثُمَّ لَا يُؤْذَنُ لِلَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا :} Then the disbelievers will not be given permission. Permission for what? Elsewhere, this has been explained; one is that on that day, they will neither be able to speak nor will they be allowed to present excuses, as He said: «{ هٰذَا يَوْمُ لَا يَنْطِقُوْنَ (35) وَ لَا يُؤْذَنُ لَهُمْ فَيَعْتَذِرُوْنَ۠ }» [ المرسلات : ۳۵، ۳۶ ] "This is the Day when they will not speak, nor will they be permitted to present excuses." The second is that when they will say: «{ رَبِّ ارْجِعُوْنِ (99) لَعَلِّيْۤ اَعْمَلُ صَالِحًا فِيْمَا تَرَكْتُ }» [ المؤمنون : ۹۹، ۱۰۰ ] (O my Lord! Send me back, so that I may do some righteous deed in what I have left behind), they will not be allowed to return, because even if they were sent back, they would do the same as they did before. (See Al-An'am: 28) Observe the eloquence of the Qur'an; it is said that permission will not be given, but it is not mentioned for what? Because there are several things.
➌ { وَ لَا هُمْ يُسْتَعْتَبُوْنَ : ’’عَتَبَ يَعْتُبُ عَتْبًا‘‘} (n, d) To be angry. {’’أَعْتَبَ يُعْتِبُ‘‘} To remove anger. {’’اَلْعُتْبٰي‘‘} To please, to appease. {’’اِسْتَعْتَبَ فُلَانٌ فُلَانًا‘‘} That is, so-and-so expressed the former's anger to another, so that he could remove the former's anger or seek forgiveness. The meaning of {’’ يُسْتَعْتَبُوْنَ‘‘} is that anger will not be expressed before them so that they may request forgiveness and remove Allah's anger, meaning they will not even be given the opportunity to request to please Allah.
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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A Scene from the Day of Judgment: The Polytheists' Arguments Against Each Other:
After this, a scene from the Plain of Resurrection is being presented. When the court of Allah Almighty is established, a witness from every nation and every group will be brought forth. The witness from each nation will be the prophet of that nation, or that righteous servant who conveyed Allah’s message to the people with complete clarity. The testimony of these witnesses will be for the purpose of establishing proof against the disbelievers, and it will be detailed. That is, the witness will testify that such and such people accepted my message, while such and such people were arrogant. And they did these and those deeds in opposition to the path of truth, and used to give us such and such replies. During this testimony, the disbelievers will not be allowed to speak at all. And when the disbelievers witness this terrifying scene of the Plain of Resurrection, they will wish to seek forgiveness for their sins, but at that time they will not be given the opportunity to repent, because the opportunity for repentance is only in this world, and when the final gasp of death comes and the soul reaches the throat, from that moment the time for repentance ends.
