Surah An-Noor (24) — Ayah 25
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 The attribute { وَ يَعْلَمُوْنَ اَنَّ اللّٰهَ هُوَ الْحَقُّ الْمُبِيْنُ :} of Allah Almighty, {’’ الْحَقُّ ‘‘}, has two meanings: one meaning is "established," because His essence has always existed, neither preceded by non-existence nor ever subject to annihilation; this attribute is not found in anything else. The definite article on the word {’’ اللّٰهَ ‘‘} and its predicate {’’ الْحَقُّ ‘‘}, and the use of {’’ هُوَ ‘‘} between them, creates exclusivity in the statement, meaning that the Truth is only the Being of Allah Almighty, and everything else is false, because the opposite of truth is falsehood. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ أَصْدَقُ كَلِمَةٍ قَالَهَا الشَّاعِرُ كَلِمَةُ لَبِيْدٍ : أَلَا كُلُّ شَيْءٍ مَا خَلَا اللّٰهَ بَاطِلُ ] [بخاري، مناقب الأنصار، باب أیام الجاھلیۃ :۳۸۴۱ ] "The truest statement ever uttered by a poet is the saying of Labid: Behold! Everything except Allah is false." The second meaning of "truth" is justice and fairness, referring to {’’ذُو الْحَقِّ أَيْ ذُو الْعَدْلِ‘‘}, meaning the one who is just and fair, just as by saying {’’زَيْدٌ عَدْلٌ‘‘} is meant {’’ذُوالْعَدْلِ‘‘}. That is, on the Day of Resurrection, Allah Almighty will give the slanderers their due recompense, and they will know that Allah Almighty alone is the one who judges with truth, who reveals the truth as truth. Because even if other judges judge with truth, there remains the possibility of error and shortcoming. Only Allah Almighty is such an entity whose every judgment is true.
➌ From this verse, it is also understood that by {’’ اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ يَرْمُوْنَ …‘‘} is meant the disbelievers and hypocrites, because the believer already knows in this world that Allah Almighty is {’’ الْحَقُّ الْمُبِيْنُ ‘‘}, so if he ever makes the mistake of slander, he repents out of fear of Allah, whereas the disbeliever and hypocrite, due to not accepting this reality, persist in slander; they will come to know on the Day of Resurrection that Allah Almighty is {’’ الْحَقُّ الْمُبِيْنُ ‘‘}.
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.
[30] The word "Deen" is used in four meanings:
(1) The pure and complete sovereignty of Allah, (2) The pure and complete servitude of the servant, (3) The law of reward and punishment, and (4) The practical implementation of the law of reward and punishment.
In this verse, "Deen" is used in the third and fourth meanings, as the Arabs say: "Kama tudeen tudan" (i.e., as you do, so shall you be repaid), meaning that on that day, the recompense which Allah will give to these criminals will be exactly according to the law of reward and punishment, which is mentioned in numerous places in the Quran. And every person will clearly know that the punishment being given to him is, in fact, exactly what he deserved according to Allah's law of justice.
