Surah Maryam (19) — Ayah 39
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 قُضِيَ الْاَمْرُ وَ هُمْ فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ …:} Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ يُؤْتٰی بِالْمَوْتِ كَهَيْئَةِ كَبْشٍ أَمْلَحَ فَيُنَادِيْ مُنَادٍ يَا أَهْلَ الْجَنَّةِ ! فَيَشْرَئِبُّوْنَ وَ يَنْظُرُوْنَ فَيَقُوْلُ هَلْ تَعْرِفُوْنَ هٰذَا ؟ فَيَقُوْلُوْنَ نَعَمْ هٰذَا الْمَوْتُ وَكُلُّهُمْ قَدْ رَاٰهُ ثُمَّ يُنَادِيْ يَا أَهْلَ النَّارِ ! فَيَشْرَئِبُّوْنَ وَ يَنْظُرُوْنَ فَيَقُوْلُ هَلْ تَعْرِفُوْنَ هٰذَا ؟ فَيَقُوْلُوْنَ نَعَمْ، هٰذَا الْمَوْتُ وَ كُلُّهُمْ قَدْ رَاٰهُ فَيُذْبَحُ ثُمَّ يَقُوْلُ يَا أَهْلَ الْجَنَّةِ ! خُلُوْدٌ فَلَا مَوْتَ وَ يَا أَهْلَ النَّارِ ! خُلُوْدٌ فَلاَ مَوْتَ، ثُمَّ قَرَأَ: «{ وَ اَنْذِرْهُمْ يَوْمَ الْحَسْرَةِ اِذْ قُضِيَ الْاَمْرُ وَ هُمْ فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ }» وَهٰؤُلَاءِ فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ أَهْلُ الدُّنْيَا «{ وَ هُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ }» ] [بخاري، التفسیر، باب قولہ عز وجل: «و أنذرھم یوم الحسرۃ » : ۴۷۳۰ ] "Death will be brought in the form of a speckled ram, then a caller will call out: 'O people of Paradise!' So they will raise their heads and look. He will say: 'Do you recognize this?' They will say: 'Yes! This is death,' and all of them will have seen it. Then he will call out: 'O people of the Fire!' So they will raise their heads and look. He will say: 'Do you recognize this?' They will say: 'Yes! This is death,' and all of them will have seen it, then it will be slaughtered. Then he will say: 'O people of Paradise! (Now) eternity, no death; and O people of the Fire! (Now) eternity, no death.' Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse: «{ وَ اَنْذِرْهُمْ يَوْمَ الْحَسْرَةِ اِذْ قُضِيَ الْاَمْرُ وَ هُمْ فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ }» (And warn them of the Day of Regret when the matter will be decided, and they are in heedlessness) meaning they are in complete worldly heedlessness and do not believe." The Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) recitation of this verse after mentioning the slaughtering of death is evidence that {’’ قُضِيَ الْاَمْرُ ‘‘} (when the matter will be decided) refers to the slaughtering of death. In Musnad Ahmad (3/9, Hadith: 11072), at the beginning of this same hadith, it is mentioned that when (all) the people of Paradise have entered Paradise and the people of Hell have entered Hell.
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.
39. 2. That is, after the reckoning, the records will be folded up, and the people of Paradise will go to Paradise and the people of Hell will go to Hell. It is mentioned in a hadith that after this, death will be brought in the form of a ram and will be made to stand between Paradise and Hell. Both the people of Paradise and the people of Hell will be asked, "Do you recognize this? What is this?" They will say, "Yes, this is death." Then it will be slaughtered in front of them, and it will be announced: "O people of Paradise! For you, the life of Paradise is forever; now there will be no death." It will be said to the people of Hell: "O people of Hell! For you, the punishment of Hell is eternal; now there will be no death." (Sahih Bukhari)
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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On the Day of Regret, Death Will Be Slaughtered in the Form of a Ram:
There will be many occasions for the disbelievers to regret. But the final occasion will probably be when the decision is announced for the people of Paradise to enter Paradise and for the people of Hell to enter Hell, as mentioned in the following hadith: "Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri ؓ reports that the Prophet ﷺ said: (On the Day of Resurrection) death will be brought in the form of a speckled ram. Then a caller will call out: 'O people of Paradise!' They will look in that direction, and the angel will say: 'Do you recognize this ram?' They will say, 'Yes, this is death, and we have all tasted it.' Then he will call out, 'O people of Hell!' They too will raise their heads and look, and the angel will say: 'Do you recognize this ram?' They will say, 'Yes! This is death, we have all seen it.' At that moment, the ram will be slaughtered. After that, the angel will say: 'O people of Paradise! You will remain in Paradise forever, and O people of Hell! You too will remain in Hell forever. Now, no one will die.' Then the Prophet ﷺ recited this verse: ﴿وَاَنْذِرْهُمْ يَوْمَ الْحَسْرَةِ..... لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ﴾ [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير، ترمذي، ابواب التفسير] On that day, the disbelievers will be seeing and hearing everything clearly, but in utter despair from all sides, they will bite their hands in regret. But at that time, it will be of no benefit.
