Surah Al-Kahf (18) — Ayah 14
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 { اِذْ قَامُوْا فَقَالُوْا رَبُّنَا رَبُّ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ … :} means that when they stood before the king in his full court and openly declared that neither do we accept the king as our Lord nor your idols, but rather, we accept as our Lord the Lord of the heavens and the earth, who existed thousands and millions of years before them. This was a declaration of the Oneness of Lordship, that there is only one Lord. "And we will never call upon any deity other than Him"—this is a declaration of the Oneness of Worship, that we will worship only Him, pray only to Him, hope only from Him, and fear only Him. If we accept the king or his idols as Lord or deity, then at that time we would be saying something extremely excessive. The tanween on {’’ شَطَطًا ‘‘} is for emphasis, because there is no greater injustice or excess than shirk. Thus, this verse and the saying of Luqman (peace be upon him) in Surah Luqman (13): «اِنَّ الشِّرْكَ لَظُلْمٌ عَظِيْمٌ» have the same meaning. Another meaning of {’’ اِذْ قَامُوْا ‘‘} is that when they firmly resolved to abandon the false beliefs and actions of their people and stood up with the call to monotheism and delivered the speech that is mentioned ahead.
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.
14. 2. According to most commentators, this standing refers to the summons they received to the king's court, where, standing before the king, they preached the message of monotheism. Some say that outside the city, they stood together and conveyed the message of monotheism to each other, which was individually inspired into their hearts by Allah, and thus the people of monotheism gathered together.
14. 3. Shatta means false or exceeding the limits.
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.
