سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 59

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 327

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قَالُوا۟ مَن فَعَلَ هَـٰذَا بِـَٔالِهَتِنَآ إِنَّهُۥ لَمِنَ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ ﴿59﴾

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

They said: "Who has done this to our âlihah (gods)? He must indeed be one of the Zâlimun (wrong-doers)."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالُوا۟ qālū They said
مَن man Who
فَعَلَ faʿala (has) done
هَـٰذَا hādhā this
بِـَٔالِهَتِنَآ biālihatinā to our gods
إِنَّهُۥ innahu Indeed, he
لَمِنَ lamina (is) of
ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ l-ẓālimīna the wrongdoers

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 59) ➊ { قَالُوْا مَنْ فَعَلَ هٰذَا بِاٰلِهَتِنَاۤ :} What a powerful depiction of the idolaters’ lack of reason. They said, “Who has done this to our gods?” They did not even consider: what kind of gods are these who cannot even defend themselves? The irony is that all of them said that someone else has done this to their gods. The same is the case with grave-worshippers:
Those who do not even know how to turn sides,
You consider them to be the removers of difficulties.

➋ { اِنَّهٗ لَمِنَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ : ’’ إِنَّ ‘‘} And with the emphasis of “inna” and “lam,” indeed he is certainly among the wrongdoers, because he has done this to the removers of difficulties instead of honoring them. Or, because even beating has a limit, but this wrongdoer has beaten them so much that nothing is left of them, nor has he spared any effort in humiliating them. (Razi)

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.

59. 1. That is, when they returned after the festival, they saw that the idols were lying broken, so they said, this is indeed a very unjust person who has done this act.

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).
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