سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 99

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 330

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لَوْ كَانَ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ ءَالِهَةً مَّا وَرَدُوهَا ۖ وَكُلٌّ فِيهَا خَـٰلِدُونَ ﴿99﴾

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

Had these (idols) been âlihah (gods), they would not have entered there (Hell), and all of them will abide therein.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

لَوْ law If
كَانَ kāna were
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ hāulāi these
ءَالِهَةًۭ ālihatan gods
مَّا mā not
وَرَدُوهَا ۖ waradūhā they (would) have come to it
وَكُلٌّۭ wakullun And all
فِيهَا fīhā therein
خَـٰلِدُونَ khālidūna will abide forever

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 pronoun in (Ayah 99){لَوْ كَانَ هٰۤؤُلَآءِ اٰلِهَةً مَّا وَرَدُوْهَا … : ’’وَرَدُوْا‘‘} refers to both the idol worshippers and the deities they made, so two things are proven from this verse: first, if Lat, Manat, Uzza, or devils, etc., were deities, then their worshippers would not enter Hell, rather their deities would save them. Second, if these were deities, then at the very least, they themselves would not enter Hell, but when {’’ كُلٌّ فِيْهَا خٰلِدُوْنَ ‘‘}—that is, both the worshippers and those who were worshipped are fuel for Hell—then how did their fabricated gods become deities? For a detailed explanation of the objection of the polytheists to this verse, see Surah Az-Zukhruf (57 to 59).

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.

99. 1 That is, if these were in fact deities, they would have power and would prevent you from entering Hell. But they themselves are going into Hell as a lesson. How could they prevent you from going? Therefore, both the worshippers and the worshipped will remain in Hell forever.

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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