Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 86
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 { اِلَّا رَحْمَةً مِّنْ رَّبِّكَ :} But it is the mercy of your Lord that He did not take it away, rather He let it remain with you. This is an interrupted exception. It is understood from this that the Qur’an will remain until the Day of Judgment; no one can eliminate it even if all its pages are destroyed, because its real abode is in the hearts of the people of knowledge (see Al-Ankabut: 49), and the Lord has also promised that He will not take it away, rather He will protect it. He said: «اِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَ اِنَّا لَهٗ لَحٰفِظُوْنَ » [ الحجر : ۹ ] “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will surely be its Guardian.”
➌ { اِنَّ فَضْلَهٗ كَانَ عَلَيْكَ كَبِيْرًا:} Here, “great bounty” (fazl kabeer) is mentioned, and elsewhere “tremendous bounty” (fazl azeem) is mentioned: «وَ اَنْزَلَ اللّٰهُ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتٰبَ وَ الْحِكْمَةَ وَ عَلَّمَكَ مَا لَمْ تَكُنْ تَعْلَمُ وَ كَانَ فَضْلُ اللّٰهِ عَلَيْكَ عَظِيْمًا » [ النساء : ۱۱۳ ] “And Allah has sent down to you the Book and wisdom and taught you that which you did not know, and the bounty of Allah upon you has always been tremendous.” Among these great and tremendous bounties are: that He revealed the Book and wisdom to you, kept it with you and your Ummah until the Day of Judgment, made you the leader of the children of Adam, made you the Messenger for all people and the last Prophet, granted you the honor of leading all the Prophets and the Ascension (Mi’raj), and granted you the Greatest Intercession (Shafa’ah Kubra) and the Praiseworthy Station (Maqam Mahmood). How can anyone enumerate the bounty which Allah Almighty Himself calls great and tremendous?
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.
86. 2. who could return this revelation to you again.
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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In the Gradual Revelation of the Divine Message, There is a Great Favor of Allah Upon You:
This verse is actually related to the previous subject, in which the disbelievers of Makkah had proposed a form of compromise: if you would stop reciting those verses in which our deities are insulted, we would become obedient to you. In this verse, in fact, the importance of divine revelation is mentioned—that it is only due to the blessing of this divine revelation that the call of Islam is spreading day by day, and through this revelation, you and the Companions are being granted patience and steadfastness. If We were to make you forget some part of this revealed message, then the help and support of Allah that is reaching you could be cut off, and in such a case, there would be no power to support you. It is indeed a great favor of Allah upon you that revelation is being sent down to you in this manner and gradually, according to the circumstances, through which the means for the elevation of Islam are being created automatically. [تفصيل كے ليے سورة بقره كي آيت نمبر 23 پر حاشيه نمبر 27 ملاحظه فرمائيے]
