سُوْرَةُ النُّوْرِ

Surah An-Noor (24) — Ayah 57

The Light · Medinan · Juz 18 · Page 357

لَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مُعْجِزِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ وَمَأْوَىٰهُمُ ٱلنَّارُ ۖ وَلَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ ﴿57﴾
Consider not that the disbelievers can escape in the land. Their abode shall be the Fire - and worst indeed is that destination.
لَا (Do) not
تَحْسَبَنَّ taḥsabanna think
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
كَفَرُوا۟ kafarū disbelieve
مُعْجِزِينَ muʿ'jizīna (can) escape
فِى in
ٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ l-arḍi the earth
وَمَأْوَىٰهُمُ wamawāhumu And their abode
ٱلنَّارُ ۖ l-nāru (will be) the Fire
وَلَبِئْسَ walabi'sa and wretched is
ٱلْمَصِيرُ l-maṣīru the destination

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 57){ لَا تَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا مُعْجِزِيْنَ فِي الْاَرْضِ …:} The polytheists have generally always been greater in number and strength; even during the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the Muslims were weak and used to be afraid of them. In such circumstances, the promise of caliphate seemed strange and almost impossible to them. Therefore, it is said that never think regarding the disbelievers that they can overpower Allah; no matter how great their numbers and strength, no matter how many schemes and armies they gather, their contest is with Allah, and they can never overpower Allah in any way. Ka'b (may Allah be pleased with him) has a verse:
{هَمَّتْ سَخِيْنَةُ أَنْ تُغَالِبَ رَبَّهَا ¤ فَلَيُغْلَبَنَّ مُغَالِبُ الْغَلَّابِ}
"Sakhinah (Quraysh) intended to overpower their Lord, but whoever contends with this Mighty, Dominant One will always be defeated." [Mustadrak Hakim: 3/488, H: 6065; Hakim, Dhahabi, and Al-Albani declared it Sahih.] This will be their state in this world, and their final abode is Hell, and it is a very evil place to return to.

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.

57-1. That is, your opponents and deniers cannot render Allah powerless; rather, Allah is fully capable in every way to seize them.

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.

57. Do not think, regarding the disbelievers, that they can escape (Allah) in the land [86] (so that He cannot punish them). Their abode is the Fire, and what an evil destination it is.

[86] Here, "disbeliever" refers to all non-Muslims. That is, the disbelievers of Makkah, the polytheistic tribes of Arabia, the Jews and hypocrites of Madinah—all of them, even if they combine all their strength and efforts, will not be able to block the path of Islam. The religion of Allah will certainly be elevated. As for these opponents, Allah will disgrace them in this world, and in the Hereafter they will have to suffer the punishment of Hell.