سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 9

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 322

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ثُمَّ صَدَقْنَـٰهُمُ ٱلْوَعْدَ فَأَنجَيْنَـٰهُمْ وَمَن نَّشَآءُ وَأَهْلَكْنَا ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ ﴿9﴾

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

Then We fulfilled to them the promise. So We saved them and those whom We willed, but We destroyed Al-Musrifûn (i.e. disbelievers in Allah, in His Messengers, extravagants, transgressors of Allâh’s limits by committing crimes, oppressions, polytheism and sins).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
صَدَقْنَـٰهُمُ ṣadaqnāhumu We fulfilled (for) them
ٱلْوَعْدَ l-waʿda the promise
فَأَنجَيْنَـٰهُمْ fa-anjaynāhum and We saved them
وَمَن waman and whom
نَّشَآءُ nashāu We willed
وَأَهْلَكْنَا wa-ahlaknā and We destroyed
ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ l-mus'rifīna the transgressors

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 9) {ثُمَّ صَدَقْنٰهُمُ الْوَعْدَ …: ’’ صَدَقَ يَصْدُقُ‘‘} It also comes intransitively, meaning to speak the truth, and transitively, meaning to make it true in action: “Then We fulfilled Our promise to them.” {’’ ثُمَّ ‘‘} The word “then” is to indicate that the messengers were opposed, they were persecuted, there were also battles, but then, in the end, We fulfilled the promise of help We had made to them. So We saved the messengers and also those whom We willed. This includes the followers of the messengers and also those disbelievers who were to believe in the future, or whose offspring were to be granted faith. This was the wisdom behind not sending a total annihilating punishment upon the Arabs. “And We destroyed the transgressors”—in this is glad tidings for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his followers, and a warning for the disbelievers. For verses mentioning the promise of help made to the messengers and its fulfillment, see Surah Mujadila (21), Saffat (71–73), Ibrahim (13, 14), and Yusuf (110).

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.

9. 1. That is, according to the promise, the prophets and the believers were granted salvation, and those who transgressed the limits, that is, the disbelievers and polytheists, We destroyed.

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.

9. Then We fulfilled the promise We made to them. We saved them and whomever We willed, and We destroyed those who transgressed all bounds [9].

[9] However, this has always happened with every prophet that some people responded to his call, while most became opponents of the Quran. Then, the promises of victory and help that We made to Our prophets and the believers, We fulfilled all of them, and We saved such people from Our punishment in due time. But those who chose the path of rebellion, We destroyed all of them. O Quraysh of Makkah! You can also ask the People of the Book about this matter.
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