Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 98
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 word { اَنْتُمْ لَهَا وٰرِدُوْنَ: ’’ لَهَا ‘‘} coming before {’’ وٰرِدُوْنَ ‘‘} creates exclusivity, so instead of translating as “in it,” it will be “in it alone” you will enter. The benefit of this sentence is that after becoming the fuel of Hell, do not think that like the monotheists you will come out of it and enter Paradise—no! Rather, you will remain in it alone. Besides this, by bringing {’’ وٰرِدُوْنَ ‘‘} later, there is also conformity with the rhyming endings (final letters) of the other verses.
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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False Deities in Hell:
That is, the polytheists will be thrown into Hell along with their deities, that is, their idols, and these idols were generally made of stone. Allah has mentioned this same subject in Surah Al-Baqarah: ﴿وَّقُوْدُهَا النَّاسُ وَالْحِجَارَةُ﴾
Men as well as stones will be the fuel of Hell, and seeing these deities in Hell will greatly increase the pain and regret of their worshippers. Firstly, because those deities from whom they had so many expectations turned out to be so helpless that they are burning in Hell just like them, and secondly, because by becoming the fuel of Hell, they are causing the torment of fire for their worshippers to intensify even more.
