Surah Al-Muminoon (23) — Ayah 19
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 { مِنْ نَّخِيْلٍ وَّ اَعْنَابٍ : ’’ نَخِيْلٍ ‘‘} Date palm trees, {’’ اَعْنَابٍ ‘‘ ’’عِنَبٌ‘‘} is the plural, the fruit of the grapevine. The date and grape are mentioned specifically due to their countless benefits, because they have superiority over all other fruits, just as among the angels Jibreel and Mikaal are mentioned specifically, as He said: « مَنْ كَانَ عَدُوًّا لِّلّٰهِ وَ مَلٰٓىِٕكَتِهٖ وَ رُسُلِهٖ وَ جِبْرِيْلَ وَ مِيْكٰىلَ فَاِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَدُوٌّ لِّلْكٰفِرِيْنَ» [ البقرۃ : ۹۸ ] "Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His messengers and Jibreel and Mikaal, then indeed Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers." And also because these two fruits are more common in Arabia. Before mentioning the fruit of the grape, the tree of the date palm is mentioned instead of its fruit, because the date palm tree has many benefits besides its fruit. Every part of it is useful; Allah Almighty has declared it a pure tree and given the example of the pure word with it, as He said: « اَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّٰهُ مَثَلًا كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ» [ إبراھیم : ۲۴ ] "Have you not seen how Allah sets forth a parable? A good word is like a good tree." Within the mention of the date palm tree are included all those trees whose fruit, flowers, leaves, bark, and wood are all useful.
➌ {لَكُمْ فِيْهَا فَوَاكِهُ كَثِيْرَةٌ … :} Allah Almighty, to draw attention to His favors, repeatedly uses the word {’’ لَكُمْ ‘‘} to emphasize that all this is for you, not for Us, meaning that for you in these gardens, besides date palms and grapes, there are many delicious fruits.
➍ { وَ مِنْهَا تَاْكُلُوْنَ :} The conjunction of this sentence onto the preceding nominal one with the previous one indicates that before it there is an omitted verbal sentence: {’’أَيْ مِنْهَا «وَ هِيَ طَرِيَّةٌ» تَتَفَكَّهُوْنَ وَ مِنْهَا تَأْكُلُوْنَ‘‘} meaning you enjoy some of them fresh and also after drying them or extracting juice and oil from them, and thus they become a part of your food. (Biqā‘ī) {’’ مِنْهَا تَاْكُلُوْنَ ‘‘} also includes that from their income, your food, drink, and other necessities of life are arranged for the whole year.
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.
[22] Not only do you get many fruits and such things to eat from these, but these gardens are also a source of income and livelihood for you.
