سُوْرَةُ البَقَرَةِ

Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 141

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تِلْكَ أُمَّةٌ قَدْ خَلَتْ ۖ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَلَكُم مَّا كَسَبْتُمْ ۖ وَلَا تُسْـَٔلُونَ عَمَّا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿141﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

That was a nation who has passed away. They shall receive the reward of what they earned, and you of what you earn. And you will not be asked of what they used to do.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

تِلْكَ til'ka This
أُمَّةٌۭ ummatun (was) a community
قَدْ qad (which)
خَلَتْ ۖ khalat has passed away
لَهَا lahā for it
مَا mā what
كَسَبَتْ kasabat it earned
وَلَكُم walakum and for you
مَّا mā what
كَسَبْتُمْ ۖ kasabtum you have earned
وَلَا walā And not
تُسْـَٔلُونَ tus'alūna you will be asked
عَمَّا ʿammā about what
كَانُوا۟ kānū they used to
يَعْمَلُونَ yaʿmalūna do

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.

In this verse, it is again warned that salvation is related to one's own earnings and actions; if you desire salvation, then act like these prophets and righteous people, otherwise merely associating with them and narrating their wonders will not benefit you. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَنْ أَبْطَأَ بِهِ عَمَلُهُ لَمْ يُسْرِعْ بِهٖ نَسَبُهُ] [ مسلم، الذکر والدعاء، باب فضل الاجتماع … : ۲۶۹۹، عن أبی ہریرۃ رضی اللہ عنہ ] "Whoever is held back by his deeds, his lineage will not push him forward."

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.

141. 1. In this verse, again the importance of earning and action is stated, and attachment to elders or reliance on them is declared useless. Whoever is left behind by his deeds, his lineage will not advance him. The meaning is that you will not benefit from the righteousness of your family, nor will you be questioned about their sins; rather, you will not be questioned about their deeds, nor will they be questioned about yours, verse (وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِّزْرَ اُخْرٰى) 35:18. Verse (وَاَنْ لَّيْسَ لِلْاِنْسَانِ اِلَّا مَا سَعٰى) 53:39. No one will bear the burden of another.

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.

That was a community that has passed away. They will have what they earned, and you will have what you earn. And you will not be questioned about their deeds [173].

[173] This verse, in these very words, has already appeared before [آيت نمبر 134]. There, the addressees were the Jews, while here, Jews, Christians, and Muslims are all addressed. The purpose of repeating it is only to provide further warning and emphasis that relying on your prophets and righteous people for salvation in the Hereafter is completely futile. You will be answerable for your own deeds and will bear their consequences yourselves.
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