Surah An-Noor (24) — Ayah 15
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 تَقُوْلُوْنَ بِاَفْوَاهِكُمْ :} That is, this was only a matter of your tongues; neither was there certainty of it in your hearts, nor could the listener be certain of it, as has been said about the hypocrites: «{ يَقُوْلُوْنَ بِاَفْوَاهِهِمْ مَّا لَيْسَ فِيْ قُلُوْبِهِمْ }» [ آل عمران : ۱۶۷ ] “They say with their mouths what is not in their hearts.”
➌ { مَا لَيْسَ لَكُمْ بِهٖ عِلْمٌ : ’’ عِلْمٌ ‘‘} The tanween here is for indefiniteness, meaning you were saying with your mouths that of which you had no knowledge.
➍ { وَ تَحْسَبُوْنَهٗ هَيِّنًا :} You considered it insignificant, the proof of which is that you were taking it from one another and passing it on, or at the very least remaining silent about it, because if you did not consider it insignificant, you would have strongly denied it and stopped the one who said such a thing.
➎ { وَ هُوَ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ عَظِيْمٌ :} Whereas slander, no matter who it is against, is a very great sin in the sight of Allah, so when it is against the Mother of the Believers, the wife of the Seal of the Prophets, the Leader of the Messengers, and the Leader of the Children of Adam (peace and blessings be upon him), how great a sin will it be! Razi said that Allah declared them guilty of three sins and warned them of the danger of a great punishment for it. The first sin is that spreading it after hearing it from one another is the propagation of evil, which is a very great sin. The second sin is speaking about something of which one has no knowledge; from this it is understood that only that should be spoken of which one has knowledge, and to speak about something without knowing it to be true is just as forbidden as speaking about something one knows to be false, as He said: «{ وَ لَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهٖ عِلْمٌ }» [ بني إسرائیل : ۳۶ ] “And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge.” And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ كَفٰي بِالْمَرْءِ كَذِبًا أَنْ يُّحَدِّثَ بِكُلِّ مَا سَمِعَ ] [ مسلم، المقدمۃ : ۵ ] “It is enough for a man to be considered a liar that he narrates everything he hears.” The third sin is that they considered it insignificant, whereas it is a very great sin.
➏ From this verse it is understood that a person considering a sin to be insignificant does not make it insignificant; rather, it is quite possible that it becomes the cause of his ruin in this world and the Hereafter, when he continues to commit it repeatedly, thinking it insignificant. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ لَيَتَكَلَّمُ بِالْكَلِمَةِ مِنْ رِضْوَانِ اللّٰهِ لَا يُلْقِيْ لَهَا بَالًا يَرْفَعُ اللّٰهُ بِهَا دَرَجَاتٍ وَ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ لَيَتَكَلَّمُ بِالْكَلِمَةِ مِنْ سَخَطِ اللّٰهِ لَا يُلْقِيْ لَهَا بَالًا يَهْوِيْ بِهَا فِيْ جَهَنَّمَ ] [ بخاري، الرقاق، باب حفظ اللسان : ۶۴۷۸ ] “A servant speaks a word pleasing to Allah, to which he pays no attention, but Allah raises him by it many degrees; and a servant speaks a word displeasing to Allah, to which he pays no attention, but because of it he falls into Hell.”
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.
[19]
It is enough for a person to be considered a liar that he conveys whatever he hears:
To convey something one has merely heard, without verifying it, is a major sin. The Prophet ﷺ said: "It is enough for a person to be considered a liar that he conveys whatever he hears." [مقدمه صحيح مسلم]
