Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 99
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 { اَنَّ اللّٰهَ الَّذِيْ خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ …:} This is the rational answer to their denial of the Resurrection: that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, also has the power to create the likes of them, because the creation of the earth and the heavens is much more difficult than their creation. See Surah Ya-Sin (81), Ahqaf (33), Mumin (57), and Nazi'at (27).
➌ { اَنْ يَّخْلُقَ مِثْلَهُمْ :} "The likes of them" means that He can create them again. The word {’’ مِثْلَهُمْ ‘‘} is for contempt, as it is said, "People like you are indeed wretched, what power do the likes of you have?" The meaning is: what power do you have? The second meaning is that the Allah Who created the heavens and the earth is able to create other people in their place who believe in His Oneness, are free from such corrupt doubts, and acknowledge His perfect wisdom in establishing the Resurrection, as He said: «وَ اِنْ تَتَوَلَّوْا يَسْتَبْدِلْ قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَكُوْنُوْۤا اَمْثَالَكُمْ » [ محمد : ۳۸ ] "And if you turn away, He will replace you with other people, then they will not be like you." Both meanings are correct.
➍ The conjunction of {وَ جَعَلَ لَهُمْ اَجَلًا … : ’’ جَعَلَ ‘‘} is with {’’ قَادِرٌ ‘‘}, which is like {’’قَدَرَ‘‘}, meaning He is able to create people like them and He has fixed a time for the death and resurrection of all of them, about whose coming there is no doubt. Therefore, to deny resurrection merely because of its delay is utter foolishness. See Surah Hud (103, 104).
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.
99. 2 By this appointed term (fixed time) is meant death or the Day of Resurrection. Here, considering the context, it is more correct to take it as the Day of Resurrection, meaning We have fixed a time for raising them again and bringing them out of their graves. "And We do not delay it except for a limited term." Hud. We are only deferring their matter until a fixed time.
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 Season of Resurrection:
The polytheists of Makkah objected that thousands of years have passed, and none of those who died have ever come back to life. So how is resurrection possible? The answer is that every task has an appointed time; it only happens at that time. If you throw a wheat seed into the ground, it will only sprout when its season for sprouting arrives. In the same way, the season or time for humans to sprout is the second blowing of the trumpet. When the trumpet is blown, you will all sprout from the earth by a natural process.
