Surah Al-Muminoon (23) — Ayah 109
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 { رَبَّنَاۤ اٰمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَ ارْحَمْنَا:} Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: [ أَيُّ الْعَمَلِ أَفْضَلُ؟ قَالَ إِيْمَانٌ بِاللّٰهِ وَرَسُوْلِهِ ] [ بخاري، الإیمان، باب من قال إن الإیمان ھو العمل : ۲۶ ] "Which deed is the best?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: "To have faith in Allah and His Messenger." That is, a group among My servants used to supplicate to Me by presenting the deed of having faith in Me and My Messenger as a means. From this, it is established to present one’s sincere deed as a means at the time of supplication. See the exegesis of { اِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَ اِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِيْنُ } and the exegesis of Surah Al-Imran, Ayah (193).
➌ The meaning of { فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَ ارْحَمْنَا : ’’غَفَرَ‘‘} is to cover. {’’اَلْمِغْفَرُ‘‘} refers to a helmet, which is made of iron and serves as a covering against the enemy’s strike, meaning: O our Lord! We have believed in You and Your Messenger, so cover our sins and slips with such a covering that even in the records of the noble scribes it is not visible, and have mercy on us.
➍ Here, Baqa'i (may Allah have mercy on him) has explained the point of the conjunction "waaw" (و) (and he has explained a point at almost every such place according to the context, which is very delightful for people of taste). He says that the meaning of "waaw" is that before {’’اَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰحِمِيْنَ ‘‘} there is a sentence to which {’’ اَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰحِمِيْنَ ‘‘} is conjoined. In relation to {’’ فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَ ارْحَمْنَا ‘‘}, the entire statement is as follows: {’’ فَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغَافِرِيْنَ وَ أَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ ۔‘‘} Since the matter is clarified by the conjunction "waaw," {’’ أَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغَافِرِيْنَ ‘‘} has been omitted, because the established rule is: {’’خَيْرُ الْكَلَامِ مَا قَلَّ وَ دَلَّ‘‘} that the best speech is that in which words are few and it is well-argued.
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.
