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Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 61

The Night Journey · Meccan · Juz 15 · Page 288

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وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ قَالَ ءَأَسْجُدُ لِمَنْ خَلَقْتَ طِينًا ﴿61﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And (remember) when We said to the angels: "Prostrate yourselves unto Adam." They prostrated themselves except Iblîs (Satan). He said: "Shall I prostrate myself to one whom You created from clay?"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَإِذْ wa-idh And when
قُلْنَا qul'nā We said
لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ lil'malāikati to the Angels
ٱسْجُدُوا۟ us'judū Prostrate
لِـَٔادَمَ liādama to Adam
فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ fasajadū So they prostrated
إِلَّآ illā except
إِبْلِيسَ ib'līsa Iblis
قَالَ qāla He said
ءَأَسْجُدُ a-asjudu Shall I prostrate
لِمَنْ liman to (one) whom
خَلَقْتَ khalaqta You created
طِينًۭا ṭīnan (from) clay

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.

(Ayah 61) ➊ { وَ اِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلٰٓىِٕكَةِ۠ … :} Muhaimi (may Allah have mercy on him) said that in this verse there is an indication that the real reason for the rebellion of the disbelievers mentioned in the previous verse is the following of Satan, because he too was cast out due to arrogance and rebellion, therefore, the mention of his misleading Adam (peace be upon him) is stated ahead.
➋ {فَسَجَدُوْۤا اِلَّاۤ اِبْلِيْسَ …:} For the reality of this prostration and Iblis's claim of being superior, see Surah Al-Baqarah (34), Surah Al-A'raf (11), and the verses after it. {’’ طِيْنًا ‘‘} Originally it was { ’’مِنْ طِيْنٍ‘‘}, due to the omission of { ’’مِنْ‘‘ } it became accusative.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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