Surah Al-Furqaan (25) — 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 {فَمَا تَسْتَطِيْعُوْنَ۠ صَرْفًا وَّ لَا نَصْرًا:} That is, those from whom you expected help have become your enemies, so now you cannot escape the punishment in any way; neither can you avert it from yourselves through any intercession or ransom, nor can you or anyone else come to your aid.
➌ { وَ مَنْ يَّظْلِمْ مِّنْكُمْ نُذِقْهُ عَذَابًا كَبِيْرًا :} By “wrongdoing” is meant shirk (associating partners with Allah); see the explanation of Surah Al-An’am, Ayah (82): «{ اَلَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا وَ لَمْ يَلْبِسُوْۤا اِيْمَانَهُمْ بِظُلْمٍ }», and by “great punishment” is meant Hell. The meaning is that all of you have committed wrongdoing, therefore We will make you taste the punishment of Hell, i.e., the reason for being thrown into Hell has been stated.
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.
[23] That is, today you say that even if the Day of Resurrection occurs, your deities will benefit you there as well, and if there is any matter of punishment, they will rescue you. But on that day, these very deities upon whose help you relied will openly declare their disassociation from you. And by saying this, they will deny you, "When did we ever tell them to worship us?" In this way, the deities will be absolved of responsibility, and the entire burden will fall upon their worshippers, for whom there will be no way of deliverance from the punishment.
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The Literal Meaning of Zulm (Injustice):
The word "zulm" is the opposite of justice, and it can be applied to any act of injustice or unreasonable behavior. Denying the message of the Prophet, preventing people from the path of Islam, causing harm to the believers, troubling them, or mocking them, worshipping idols or other deities, calling upon them for needs, denying the reward and punishment of the Hereafter—all these are forms of zulm, and those who commit these acts are all zalim (oppressors).
