Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 21
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 Tabari has narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) the meaning of { ”اعْبُدُوْا“ }: {’’ اَيْ وَحِّدُوْا رَبَّكُمْ ‘‘} meaning, “Acknowledge your Lord as One.”
➌ The first argument for monotheism is that He is your Lord, who is nurturing you and fulfilling all your needs. The second argument is the blessing that precedes even being Lord, and that is creating you. All other blessings come after this; if this did not exist, nothing else would. The Noble Quran strongly emphasizes this argument and repeats it often. This is because even the disbelievers acknowledged that Allah Almighty is the Creator. He says: «{ وَ لَئِنْ سَاَلْتَهُمْ مَّنْ خَلَقَهُمْ لَيَقُوْلُنَّ اللّٰهُ }» [ الزخرف : ۸۷ ] “And if you were to ask them who created them, they would surely say, ‘Allah.’”
➍ {”لَعَلَّ“} here is in the meaning of {’’ كَيْ‘‘}, that is, “so that.”
➎ { تَتَّقُوْنَ:} means “save yourselves,” that is, save yourselves from Allah’s grasp and from 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.
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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Proofs of Tawheed:
After mentioning the three types of people present in Madinah, now Allah Almighty has addressed all people collectively and directed their attention towards the fundamental call of Islam, saying that you well know that it is Allah alone who created you and those before you. Then He made the earth a place of settlement for you and the sky a secure canopy, so that no celestial body falls from above and devastates the earth. Then He made all your necessities of life dependent on this earth, and from time to time He sends down rain from the sky and provides you with food, drink, fruits, and so on. Therefore, you should worship Him alone, and you should not worship anyone else by considering them a partner in His authority and control. Only in this way can it be hoped that you will be saved from the punishment of the Hereafter.
