Surah Al-Kahf (18) — Ayah 57
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 {اِنَّا جَعَلْنَا عَلٰى قُلُوْبِهِمْ اَكِنَّةً …: ’’ اَكِنَّةً ‘‘ ’’كِنَانٌ‘‘} is the plural of 'كِنَانٌ', meaning veils. {’’ وَقْرًا ‘‘} means burden, deafness. That is, when a person does not take any effect from someone’s straightforward explanation, but knowingly becomes stubborn and quarrelsome, mocks the clear verses of Allah, and does not learn any lesson from his own misdeeds and their bad consequences, then eventually the result is that a veil is placed over his heart and his ears become deaf to hearing the truth. After that, even if someone calls him to the straight path, he does not budge at all. Although this condition arises from his own actions, since Allah is the Creator of everything, the act of creating this condition has been attributed to Allah.
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.
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.
[55] That is, when a person becomes obstinate and wants to use lies and deceitful tactics against the truth, but is not willing to accept the truth at any cost, then such people are those about whom, in various places, different expressions have been used; that is, Allah places veils over their hearts, or seals them, or locks them. This means that now their hearts will absolutely not be ready to accept the truth, nor will their ears be willing to listen to the truth.
