Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 97
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ The meaning of { فَاِذَا هِيَ شَاخِصَةٌ اَبْصَارُ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا : ’’شُخُوْصٌ‘‘} is to remain open out of astonishment or fear, that is, upon seeing the scene of the Resurrection, at that time the eyes of all the present people, who will be the worst disbelievers, will remain open. A verse with a similar meaning: «{ وَ لَا تَحْسَبَنَّ اللّٰهَ غَافِلًا عَمَّا يَعْمَلُ الظّٰلِمُوْنَ اِنَّمَا يُؤَخِّرُهُمْ لِيَوْمٍ تَشْخَصُ فِيْهِ الْاَبْصَارُ (32) مُهْطِعِيْنَ مُقْنِعِيْ رُءُوْسِهِمْ لَا يَرْتَدُّ اِلَيْهِمْ طَرْفُهُمْ وَ اَفْـِٕدَتُهُمْ هَوَآءٌ}» [ إبراھیم : ۴۲، ۴۳ ] "And never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers are doing. He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare in horror. Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their gaze not returning to them, and their hearts empty."
➌ In {يٰوَيْلَنَا قَدْ كُنَّا فِيْ غَفْلَةٍ مِّنْ هٰذَا بَلْ كُنَّا ظٰلِمِيْنَ :} at that time they will call out for their ruin and destruction and will first make the excuse of heedlessness, then themselves will clearly admit that the Prophets had warned us of this Day, so we were not heedless but were wrongdoers to ourselves. See Surah Al-Mulk (5 to 11).
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.
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.
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The Day of Judgment Will Be Established Upon the Worst of People:
That is, soon after the onslaught of Gog and Magog, the Day of Judgment will be established. Before the occurrence of the Day of Judgment, all the righteous people will be taken away. Thus, Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas ؓ says that the Day of Judgment will be established upon those who will be the worst among Allah’s creation. [مسلم، كتاب الامارت باب لاتزال طائفة من امتي]
And in the narration from Abdullah bin Mas’ud ؓ, instead of the words “the worst of creation,” the words “the worst of people” are used. That is, the Day of Judgment will come upon those who will be the worst among the people. [مسلم كتاب الفتن و شرائط الساعة]
So when these worst people witness the occurrence of the Day of Judgment, their eyes will remain wide open in shock. At that time, out of regret and despair, they will say that we remained heedless. Then they will themselves say that it was not just heedlessness, but it was our fault that we did not listen to the prophets, otherwise, they had left nothing lacking in their efforts to explain to us.
