سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 32

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 324

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وَجَعَلْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ سَقْفًا مَّحْفُوظًا ۖ وَهُمْ عَنْ ءَايَـٰتِهَا مُعْرِضُونَ ﴿32﴾

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

And We have made the heaven a roof, safe and well guarded. Yet they turn away from its signs (i.e. sun, moon, winds, clouds, etc.).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَجَعَلْنَا wajaʿalnā And We made
ٱلسَّمَآءَ l-samāa the sky
سَقْفًۭا saqfan a roof
مَّحْفُوظًۭا ۖ maḥfūẓan protected
وَهُمْ wahum But they
عَنْ ʿan from
ءَايَـٰتِهَا āyātihā its Signs
مُعْرِضُونَ muʿ'riḍūna turn away

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 32) ➊ { وَ جَعَلْنَا السَّمَآءَ سَقْفًا مَّحْفُوْظًا:} After mentioning some wonders of the earth, attention is drawn to the wonders of the sky. Even the small roofs made by people cannot stand without walls or pillars, and they are constantly subject to wear and tear. Things falling from them always cause some kind of harm, and no matter how long they last, eventually they collapse. Thieves break into them and steal valuables, but Allah Almighty has made the sky a roof for the earth that stands without pillars. See Surah Ra’d (2) and Luqman (10). And it is protected from falling in every way. See Surah Fatir (41) and Surah Hajj (65). Instead of anything harmful coming down from it, things that sustain life descend from it, such as the intense light (radiance) and heat of the sun, the light of the moon and stars, the coming and going of night and day, clouds, rain, winds, angels, and countless unseen mercies of Allah Almighty. Then, breaking in is out of the question; even the devils who try to steal secrets are powerfully repelled by shooting stars. See Surah Hijr (16–18) and Saffat (6–10).

➋ { وَ هُمْ عَنْ اٰيٰتِهَا مُعْرِضُوْنَ:} That is, the polytheists do not pay attention to the sky and the signs found in it, such as the sun, moon, stars, night, day, rain, clouds, lightning, winds, and countless things of Allah Almighty’s power. Because if they were to look at all these things with a reflective eye, they would surely believe that their Creator exists and that He has no partner.

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.

32. 1. A protected canopy for the earth, just as a tent or dome has a roof, or in the sense that they have been prevented from falling upon the earth, otherwise if the heavens were to fall upon the earth, the entire system of the earth could be overturned. Or protected from the devils, as stated (وَحَفِظْنٰهَا مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطٰنٍ رَّجِيْمٍ) 45. Al-Hijr:17)

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.

32. And We made the sky a protected canopy. Yet they turn away from its signs [30].

[30] That is, there are countless such signs of Allah in the universe, and by reflecting on them, a person can easily reach the conclusion that there must be some being who created these things and maintains order and discipline among them—someone who is so powerful, knowledgeable, and authoritative that He controls all these things, and He can only be One. As for those who demand a new sign or miracle, the only reason is that they do not pay attention to these signs. If they did pay attention, they would not feel the need to demand any miracle.
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