Surah Al-Hajj (22) — Ayah 16
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 {وَ اَنَّ اللّٰهَ يَهْدِيْ مَنْ يُّرِيْدُ:} What is the connection of this sentence with the previous sentence and what is the wisdom behind bringing the conjunction "wa" in between? For the solution to this question, the scholars have made several grammatical analyses of the verse, but to me, the closest is the interpretation of Biqa'i. The detail is that in {’’ وَ اَنَّ اللّٰهَ يَهْدِيْ مَنْ يُّرِيْدُ ‘‘} the "wa" indicates that it is conjoined to something omitted which is related to {’’ وَ كَذٰلِكَ اَنْزَلْنٰهُ اٰيٰتٍۭ بَيِّنٰتٍ ‘‘}, thus the entire phrase would be: {’’ وَكَذٰلِكَ أَنْزَلْنَاهُ آيَاتٍ بَيِّنَاتٍ لِيُعْلَمَ أَنَّ اللّٰهَ يُضِلُّ مَنْ يَّشَاءُ وَ أَنَّ اللّٰهَ يَهْدِيْ مَنْ يُّرِيْدُ ‘‘} "And in the same way We have revealed it in the form of clear verses, so that it becomes known to all that Allah misguides whom He wills and it becomes known that indeed Allah guides whom He wills." That is, although there are clear proofs of faith and monotheism in the Qur’an, the reason why not everyone is guided by it is so that it becomes known that misguidance and guidance are in the hands of Allah; He misguides whom He wills and guides whom He wills. No person can attain this blessing on his own strength, because knowledge, intellect, and experience are only a possible means to reach the truth, but access to it depends solely on Allah’s Tawfiq (divine enablement). Some scholars have analyzed it as: {’’وَالْأَمْرُ أَنَّ اللّٰهَ يَهْدِيْ مَنْ يُّرِيْدُ ‘‘} "And the real matter is that indeed Allah guides whom He wills." Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) has translated it accordingly.
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.
[15] That is, although there are countless clear proofs in the Quran, not everyone receives guidance from these proofs; rather, only the one receives it for whom Allah’s will is intended. The Divine will is granted only to those who themselves intend to turn towards Allah. Stubborn, obstinate, arrogant, and disobedient people neither receive a connection with Allah nor is it Allah’s law to forcibly grant guidance to anyone.
