Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 123
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 {فَمَنِ اتَّبَعَ هُدَايَ … :} In Surah Al-Baqarah (38) it is {’’ فَمَنْ تَبِعَ هُدَايَ ‘‘ }, meaning whoever follows My guidance, and here it is {’’اتَّبَعَ‘‘} (Iftiaal), in which, due to the addition of letters, there is emphasis and exaggeration, meaning whoever fully follows My guidance, he will neither go astray from the path to Paradise in this world nor will he be deprived of Paradise and become unfortunate in the Hereafter, rather, walking straight, he will reach his home in Paradise. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: [ ضَمِنَ اللّٰهُ لِمَنْ قَرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ أَلاَّ يَضِلَّ فِی الدُّنْيَا وَلاَ يَشْقٰی فِی الْآخِرَةِ ثُمَّ تَلاَ : «{ فَمَنِ اتَّبَعَ هُدَايَ فَلَا يَضِلُّ وَ لَا يَشْقٰى} » ] [ مصنف ابن أبي شیبۃ : 467/10، ح : ۳۰۵۷۵۔ مستدرک حاکم : 381/2، ح : ۳۴۳۸ و صححہ ووافقہ الذھبی ] "Whoever follows the Qur'an, Allah Almighty is his guarantor that he will neither go astray in this world nor be unfortunate in the Hereafter." Then he recited this verse: "So whoever follows My guidance, he will neither go astray nor fall into misery." It is clear that guidance is only that which comes from Allah; Allah Almighty Himself promised to send guidance and fulfilled it. No one’s guidance except Allah’s can lead to the destination, whether he is a scholar or a dervish, a human or a jinn or anyone else. Living life according to Allah’s Book is the guarantee of a successful life in both this world and the Hereafter. He said: «{ مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِّنْ ذَكَرٍ اَوْ اُنْثٰى وَ هُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهٗ حَيٰوةً طَيِّبَةً وَ لَنَجْزِيَنَّهُمْ اَجْرَهُمْ بِاَحْسَنِ مَا كَانُوْا يَعْمَلُوْنَ }» [ النحل : ۹۷ ] "Whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, and he is a believer, then surely We will give him a good life, and surely We will reward them according to the best of what they used to do."
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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Who is Whose Enemy? Who are the Parties?
At this place, the dual form has been used. There can be two meanings of this: one meaning is clear in the translation, that one party was Adam and Hawwa, and the other party was Satan, and in terms of address, their progeny is also included among these parties. The second meaning is that one party is Adam, the other is Hawwa, and the meaning of "jami'an" should be taken as "together, collectively, or at once" instead of "all," and the address is to the progeny of Adam and Hawwa. And the enmity among their progeny will be such that from among their progeny, one party will remain obedient to Allah, and the other will be obedient to Satan. Between these two parties, the battle of truth and falsehood will continue and enmity will remain established.
[89] There are also two meanings of "yashqa": one is that he will not go astray from the path of Paradise, nor will he, being deprived of it, suffer the torments of Hell. Rather, he will reach Paradise directly, which was his original homeland. The second meaning of this word is that he will not be afflicted with wretchedness. In the world as well, he will certainly receive his destined share, and in the Hereafter, he will in any case be fortunate.
