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Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 7

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 322

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وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا قَبْلَكَ إِلَّا رِجَالًا نُّوحِىٓ إِلَيْهِمْ ۖ فَسْـَٔلُوٓا۟ أَهْلَ ٱلذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴿7﴾

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

And We sent not before you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) but men to whom We revealed. So ask the people of the Reminder [Scriptures - the Taurât (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel)] if you do not know.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَآ wamā And not
أَرْسَلْنَا arsalnā We sent
قَبْلَكَ qablaka before you
إِلَّا illā except
رِجَالًۭا rijālan men
نُّوحِىٓ nūḥī We revealed
إِلَيْهِمْ ۖ ilayhim to them
فَسْـَٔلُوٓا۟ fasalū So ask
أَهْلَ ahla (the) people
ٱلذِّكْرِ l-dhik'ri (of) the Reminder
إِن in if
كُنتُمْ kuntum you
لَا lā (do) not
تَعْلَمُونَ taʿlamūna know

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 7) ➊ {وَ مَاۤ اَرْسَلْنَا قَبْلَكَ اِلَّا رِجَالًا … :} This is the answer to {’’ هَلْ هٰذَاۤ اِلَّا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ ‘‘} (Is he anything but a man like you?), meaning all those messengers who came before you, whose messengership they also acknowledge, such as Ibrahim, Ismail, and Ishaq (peace be upon them) and others, they were all humans to whom We sent revelation. So why do these people not accept you as a messenger just because you are a human? See Surah Al-An'am (91). Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says: [ كَانَ بَشَرًا مِّنَ الْبَشَرِ يَفْلِيْ ثَوْبَهُ وَ يَحْلِبُ شَاتَهُ وَيَخْدِمُ نَفْسَهُ ] [ مسند أحمد : 256/6، ح : ۲۶۲۴۸۔ سلسلۃ الأحادیث الصحیحۃ : ۶۷۱ ] "He (peace and blessings be upon him) was a human among humans, he would search his own clothes, milk his own goat, and do his own work." If angels lived on earth, then the messenger would also be an angel, but now humans inhabit it, so the example and guide for them can only be a human. See Surah Bani Isra'il (94, 95).
➋ {فَسْـَٔلُوْۤا اَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ … :} For a detailed explanation of this sentence, see Surah An-Nahl (43).

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.

7. 1. That is, all prophets were male humans; neither has any non-human ever been a prophet nor any non-male. Thus, prophethood has always been exclusive to humans, and among humans, only to men. From this, it is understood that no woman has ever become a prophet. Therefore, prophethood is also among those duties which are outside the natural and inherent sphere of women.

7. 2. By اَ ھْلَ الذِّکْرِ (people of knowledge) is meant the People of the Book, who possessed knowledge of the previous heavenly scriptures. Ask them whether the previous prophets who have passed were human or non-human? They will tell you that all prophets were indeed human.

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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