Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 107
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 { اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ اُوْتُوا الْعِلْمَ مِنْ قَبْلِهٖۤ :} That is, whether you believe or not, there are those better and righteous people of knowledge who are familiar with the teachings of previous heavenly books and understand the reality of revelation and the Messengership, such as Waraqah bin Nawfal, Abdullah bin Salam, Salman Farsi, and Najashi; they accept you as the Messenger and acknowledge that this is the very Prophet whose glad tidings were given in the Torah and the Gospel.
➌ { اِذَا يُتْلٰى عَلَيْهِمْ …: ’’أَذْقَانٌ‘‘ ’’ذَقَنٌ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ اِنْ كَانَ وَعْدُ رَبِّنَا ‘‘}, chins. {’’ إِنَّهُ كَانَ وَعْدُ رَبِّنَا ‘‘} was originally {’’ إِنَّهُ كَانَ وَعْدُ رَبِّنَا ‘‘}, meaning that when the Quran is recited before the Hanifs and the scholars of the People of the Book, they fall down on their chins in prostration to thank Allah, that it is Allah’s favor that we have reached the time of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) and have believed in the Quran, and they declare the glory of Allah, saying that our Lord is free from breaking promises and every defect; surely the promise of our Lord is always fulfilled, so according to His promise, He has sent you (peace be upon him).
➍ Imam Shafi’i (may Allah have mercy on him) deduced from this verse that it is recommended to recite {’’ سُبْحٰنَ رَبِّنَاۤ اِنْ كَانَ وَعْدُ رَبِّنَا لَمَفْعُوْلًا ‘‘} in the prostration of recitation. (Iklil)
➎ {يَخِرُّوْنَ لِلْاَذْقَانِ سُجَّدًا … :} Upon hearing the admonition mentioned in the Noble Quran, they fall down on their chins in prostration, weeping from the intensity of emotion, and listening to the Quran increases their humility and submissiveness even more. The state of such People of the Book has been mentioned in several places in the Quran. See Ma’idah (83, 84) and Qasas (52 to 54).
The repetition of falling on their chins is meant to express two different states: that is, to glorify Allah by prostrating, and to fall in prostration while weeping. Or it expresses the repetition of prostration, that they prostrate again and again. Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) writes: “There are two prostrations in prayer, so it is mentioned twice: the first time as a result of the miraculous effect of the Quran, and the second time for humility and submissiveness.” (Mawduh) It should be noted that in the hadiths, there is great virtue in weeping at the time of Allah’s remembrance (which includes the Quran). Thus, among the seven fortunate ones who will receive the shade of the Throne, one is the servant about whom the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: [ ذَكَرَ اللّٰهَ خَالِيًا فَفَاضَتْ عَيْنَاهُ ] [ مسلم : ۱۰۳۱۔ بخاری، الزکاۃ، باب فضل إخفاء الصدقۃ : ۶۴۷۹ ] “Whoever remembered Allah in seclusion and his eyes overflowed with tears.”
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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The Just-Minded People of the Book Affirming the Quran and the Prophet:
O Quraysh of Makkah! Whether you accept the Quran as being revealed from Allah or not, it makes no difference. Because even among the previous nations, those who are people of knowledge and just-minded, they understand from the style of the Quran itself that this is truly the word of Allah, because it bears a great resemblance to the style of the previous heavenly books. Therefore, when they hear its verses, they are overcome with emotion and fall into prostration, and they become certain and cry out that this is indeed the very Prophet about whom glad tidings are mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel, and this Prophet is the very promise of Allah which has now been fulfilled.
