Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
But whoever comes to Him (Allâh) as a believer (in the Oneness of Allâh), and has done righteous good deeds, for such are the high ranks (in the Hereafter), -
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَمَنwamanBut whoever
يَأْتِهِۦyatihicomes to Him
مُؤْمِنًۭاmu'minan(as) a believer
قَدْqadverily
عَمِلَʿamilahe has done
ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِl-ṣāliḥātithe righteous deeds
فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَfa-ulāikathen those
لَهُمُlahumufor them
ٱلدَّرَجَـٰتُl-darajātu(will be) the ranks
ٱلْعُلَىٰl-ʿulā[the] high
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.
(Ayah 76,75) {فَاُولٰٓىِٕكَلَهُمُالدَّرَجٰتُالْعُلٰى … : ’’ الْعُلٰى ‘‘ ’’عُلْيَا‘‘} is the plural of {’’ أَعْلٰي‘‘}, which is the feminine form of the comparative adjective. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: [ فِيالْجَنَّةِمِائَةُدَرَجَةٍمَابَيْنَكُلِّدَرَجَتَيْنِكَمَابَيْنَالسَّمَاءِوَالْأَرْضِ،وَالْفِرْدَوْسُأَعْلاَهَادَرَجَةًوَمِنْهَاتُفَجَّرُأَنْهَارُالْجَنَّةِالْأَرْبَعَةُوَمِنْفَوْقِهَايَكُوْنُالْعَرْشُفَإِذَاسَأَلْتُمُاللّٰهَفَاسْأَلُوْهُالْفِرْدَوْسَ ][ ترمذي، صفۃ الجنۃ، باب ما جاء فی صفۃ درجات الجنۃ : ۲۵۳۱، عن عبادۃ بن الصامت رضی اللہ عنہ ] "There are one hundred levels in Paradise, and the distance between each two levels is like the distance between the sky and the earth. The highest of them is Firdaus, from which the four rivers of Paradise flow, and above it is the Throne of the Most Merciful. So when you ask Allah, ask Him for Firdaus." In another hadith, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: [ إِنَّأَهْلَالْجَنَّةِيَتَرَاؤُنَأَهْلَالْغُرَفِمِنْفَوْقِهِمْكَمَاتَتَرَاؤُنَالْكَوْكَبَالدُّرِّيَّالْغَابِرَفِيالْأُفُقِمِنَالْمَشْرِقِأَوِالْمَغْرِبِلِتَفَاضُلِمَابَيْنَهُمْ ، قَالُوْا : يَارَسُوْلَاللّٰهِ ! تِلْكَمَنَازِلُالْأَنْبِيَاءِلَايَبْلُغُهَاغَيْرُهُمْ؟قَالَبَلٰیوَالَّذِيْنَفْسِيْبِيَدِهِ ! رِجَالٌآمَنُوْابِاللّٰهِوَصَدَّقُواالْمُرْسَلِيْنَ ][ بخاري، بدء الخلق، باب ما جاء في صفۃ الجنۃ و أنھا مخلوقۃ : ۳۲۵۶، عن أبي سعید الخدري رضی اللہ عنہ ] "The people of Paradise will look at those above them in lofty chambers as you see a shining star remaining on the eastern or western horizon, due to the difference in their ranks." The people said: "O Messenger of Allah! Are these the stations of the Prophets, which no one else will reach?" He said: "Why not? By the One in Whose hand is my soul! These will be people who believed in Allah and affirmed the Messengers." For details about the rivers of Paradise, see Surah Muhammad (15).
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.
The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.
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.
The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
