سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 65

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 327

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ثُمَّ نُكِسُوا۟ عَلَىٰ رُءُوسِهِمْ لَقَدْ عَلِمْتَ مَا هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ يَنطِقُونَ ﴿65﴾

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

Then they turned to themselves (their first thought and said): "Indeed you [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] know well that these (idols) speak not!"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
نُكِسُوا۟ nukisū they were turned
عَلَىٰ ʿalā on
رُءُوسِهِمْ ruūsihim their heads
لَقَدْ laqad Verily
عَلِمْتَ ʿalim'ta you know
مَا mā not
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ hāulāi these
يَنطِقُونَ yanṭiqūna (can) speak

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.

The meaning of (Ayah 65){ ثُمَّ نُكِسُوْا عَلٰى رُءُوْسِهِمْ …: ’’ نَكَسَ ‘‘} is to turn upside down on the head, that is, to make the head down and the feet up; this is the worst condition of any person. {’’ نُكِسَ الْوَلَدُ ‘‘} is when the legs of a child come out before the head. {’’ نُكِسَ فِي الْمَرَضِ ‘‘} is to become healthy and then fall ill again. That is, although as soon as they heard the answer of Ibrahim (peace be upon him), their hearts decided that you yourselves are the wrongdoers who have taken such insensitive and powerless idols as deities who cannot even speak to tell what has happened to them, yet instead of accepting the truth, they became obstinate and ignorant, due to which their intellect was turned upside down and they began to say such things without any shame that their foolishness and stupidity became completely evident. {’’ نُكِسُوْا ‘‘} were turned upside down, as if something had forcibly made them fall headlong, so they said: «{ لَقَدْ عَلِمْتَ مَا هٰۤؤُلَآءِ يَنْطِقُوْنَ }» "Indeed, you surely know that these do not speak."

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.

65. 1. Then O Ibrahim (AS), why are you telling us to ask them if they can speak, when you know very well that they are deprived of the power to speak.

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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