Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 25
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 In this verse, Allah has mentioned Himself first with the plural of majesty due to the multiplicity of His attributes, meaning to express His greatness. Then, when mentioning Tawheed, He referred to Himself with the singular pronoun, that {’’ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّاۤ اَنَا فَاعْبُدُوْنِ ‘‘} in which {’’ اَنَا ‘‘} (I) is also singular and the yaa of the speaker in {’’ فَاعْبُدُوْنِ ‘‘} (which was originally {’’ فَاعْبُدُوْنِيْ ‘‘}) is also singular. Here, the plural form is not used, so that there is not even a suspicion that there is more than one deity.
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.
[21] After demanding such proof from the polytheists, Allah Himself clarified that whenever I sent a Messenger, I always revealed to him that there is no deity except Me. Then how could there be anything in these divinely revealed books that would provide any justification for associating partners with Allah? And it is a matter of fact that even though many distortions have occurred in the previous revealed books, they still provide arguments for monotheism; there is nothing in them that supports polytheism.
