Surah Maryam (19) — Ayah 2
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 It is narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ كَانَ زَكَرِيَّاءُ نَجَّارًا ] [ مسلم، الفضائل، باب من فضائل زکریا علیہ السلام: ۲۳۷۹ ] “Zakariya (peace be upon him) was a carpenter.” From this it is understood that, like Dawud (peace be upon him), he used to eat from what he earned with his own hands. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَا أَكَلَ أَحَدٌ طَعَامًا قَطُّ خَيْرًا مِنْ أَنْ يَّأْكُلَ مِنْ عَمَلِ يَدِهِ وَ إِنَّ نَبِيَّ اللّٰهِ دَاوٗدَ عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ كَانَ يَأْكُلُ مِنْ عَمَلِ يَدِهِ ] [ بخاري، البیوع، باب کسب الرجل و عملہ بیدہ : ۲۰۷۲، عن المقدام رضی اللہ عنہ ] “No one has ever eaten better food than that which he earned with his own hands, and Allah’s Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him) used to eat from what he earned with his own hands.”
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.
[3] The incidents of Sayyiduna Zakariya and Yahya (peace be upon them), as well as Sayyida Maryam and Isa (peace be upon them), have already been mentioned in Surah Aal-e-Imran, in Ruku's 3 and 4. Their footnotes should also be kept in view. The births of both Sayyiduna Yahya and Sayyiduna Isa (peace be upon them) occurred in a miraculous manner. However, since the birth of Sayyiduna Yahya was relatively less miraculous, it has been mentioned first as a prelude.
