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Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 92

The Night Journey · Meccan · Juz 15 · Page 291

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أَوْ تُسْقِطَ ٱلسَّمَآءَ كَمَا زَعَمْتَ عَلَيْنَا كِسَفًا أَوْ تَأْتِىَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ قَبِيلًا ﴿92﴾

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

"Or you cause the heaven to fall upon us in pieces, as you have pretended, or you bring Allâh and the angels before (us) face to face;

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوْ aw Or
تُسْقِطَ tus'qiṭa you cause to fall
ٱلسَّمَآءَ l-samāa the sky
كَمَا kamā as
زَعَمْتَ zaʿamta you have claimed
عَلَيْنَا ʿalaynā upon us
كِسَفًا kisafan (in) pieces
أَوْ aw or
تَأْتِىَ tatiya you bring
بِٱللَّهِ bil-lahi Allah
وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ wal-malāikati and the Angels
قَبِيلًا qabīlan before (us)

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 92) {اَوْ تُسْقِطَ السَّمَآءَ كَمَا زَعَمْتَ … :’’ كِسَفًا ‘‘ ’’كِسْفَةٌ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ قَبِيْلًا ‘‘}, meaning pieces. {’’ قَبِيْلًا ‘‘} means {’’ مُقَابِلاً ‘‘}, just as {’’عَشِيْرٌ‘‘} means {’’مُعَاشِرٌ‘‘}, that is, before the eyes. In this verse, two of their demands are mentioned. In the first demand, these unfortunate ones are alluding to that verse in which it is stated: «اِنْ نَّشَاْ نَخْسِفْ بِهِمُ الْاَرْضَ اَوْ نُسْقِطْ عَلَيْهِمْ كِسَفًا مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ » [ سبا : ۹ ] "If We will, We can sink them into the earth or cause pieces of the sky to fall upon them." Instead of being frightened by this warning, they are demanding the punishment to be hastened, as is mentioned in Surah Al-Anfal (32). For the details of the second demand, that is, bringing Allah and the angels before their eyes, see Surah Al-Furqan (21, 22).

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.

92. 1. That is, they should come and stand before us and we should see them with our own eyes.

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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