سُوْرَةُ الْمُؤْمِنُوْنَ

Surah Al-Muminoon (23) — Ayah 66

The Believers · Meccan · Juz 18 · Page 346

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قَدْ كَانَتْ ءَايَـٰتِى تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ فَكُنتُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ تَنكِصُونَ ﴿66﴾

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

Indeed My Verses used to be recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels (denying them, and refusing with hatred to listen to them).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَدْ qad Verily
كَانَتْ kānat were
ءَايَـٰتِى āyātī My Verses
تُتْلَىٰ tut'lā recited
عَلَيْكُمْ ʿalaykum to you
فَكُنتُمْ fakuntum but you used
عَلَىٰٓ ʿalā (to) on
أَعْقَـٰبِكُمْ aʿqābikum your heels
تَنكِصُونَ tankiṣūna turn back

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.

(Ayah 66) {قَدْ كَانَتْ اٰيٰتِيْ تُتْلٰى عَلَيْكُمْ …: ’’نَكَصَ‘‘} (ض، ن) Generally refers to withdrawing from a good deed. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) explained the meaning of {’’ تَنْكِصُوْنَ ‘‘} as {’’تُدْبِرُوْنَ‘‘} (you used to turn back). (Tabari) That is, this punishment is the result of your own evil deeds, that when My verses were recited before you, you would turn back on your heels, you did not even tolerate listening.

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.

66-1. That is, the Noble Quran or the Divine Word, in which the statements of the Prophet are also included.

66-2. That is, did you turn away after hearing the Divine commands and run away from them?

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.

66. When My verses were recited to you, you used to turn back on your heels [66].

[66] This punishment is, in fact, the result of the evil consequences of their own deeds. When they were admonished with the verses of Allah and warned of a bad end, they would not even tolerate listening to such things. And now, when the water has risen above their heads, what benefit can there be in screaming and crying?
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