Surah Al-Furqaan (25) — Ayah 34
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 { اُولٰٓىِٕكَ شَرٌّ مَّكَانًا وَّ اَضَلُّ سَبِيْلًا : ’’ شَرٌّ ‘‘} The original is {’’أَشَرُّ ‘‘}, just as {’’خَيْرٌ‘‘} is originally {’’ أَخْيَرُ‘‘}, both are in the form of the superlative, {’’ اَضَلُّ ‘‘} is also a superlative, but here superlativeness is not intended, nor does it mean that these people are worse than the people of Paradise. Here, the words {’’ شَرٌّ ‘‘} and {’’ اَضَلُّ ‘‘} are not used in comparison to someone else as "worse" or "more astray," but only for emphasis, meaning extremely evil and very much astray, that is why it is translated as "they are extremely bad in abode and very much astray in path." By abode is meant Hell, and by path is meant the path of disbelief and polytheism, which leads to Hell. A few verses earlier, the attribute of the people of Paradise was mentioned: «{ اَصْحٰبُ الْجَنَّةِ يَوْمَىِٕذٍ خَيْرٌ مُّسْتَقَرًّا وَّ اَحْسَنُ مَقِيْلًا }» [ الفرقان : ۲۴ ] In contrast, here the attribute of the people of Hell is described as {’’ شَرٌّ مَّكَانًا وَّ اَضَلُّ سَبِيْلًا ‘‘}.
➌ { اَلَّذِيْنَ يُحْشَرُوْنَ عَلٰى وُجُوْهِهِمْ …:} See Surah Bani Isra’il (97) and Ta Ha (125). One interpretation of being gathered on their faces is that they will be dragged on their faces towards the field of Resurrection, just as the same will happen to them in Hell, as it is said: «{ يَوْمَ يُسْحَبُوْنَ فِي النَّارِ عَلٰى وُجُوْهِهِمْ ذُوْقُوْا مَسَّ سَقَرَ }» [ القمر : ۴۸ ] "The Day they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire, [it will be said], 'Taste the touch of Hell.'" And it is said: «{ وَ مَنْ جَآءَ بِالسَّيِّئَةِ فَكُبَّتْ وُجُوْهُهُمْ فِي النَّارِ }» [ النمل : ۹۰ ] "And whoever brings evil, their faces will be cast down into the Fire." The second interpretation is the one narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man said: "O Messenger of Allah! Will the disbeliever be gathered on his face on the Day of Resurrection?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: [ أَلَيْسَ الَّذِيْ أَمْشَاهُ عَلَی الرِّجْلَيْنِ فِي الدُّنْيَا قَادِرًا عَلٰی أَنْ يُّمْشِيَهُ عَلٰی وَجْهِهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ؟ ] [ بخاري، التفسیر، باب قولہ : « الذین یحشرون علی…» : ۴۷۶۰ ] "Is not He who made him walk on his legs able to make him walk on his face on the Day of Resurrection?" Most commentators have adopted this interpretation.
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.
[45] That is, the real reason for such objections from the disbelievers is that their intellects have become inverted. They are not even willing to reflect on straightforward matters, so on the Day of Resurrection, We will drive them on their faces towards Hell, as is made clear by the following hadith. Hazrat Anas bin Malik ؓ narrates that a man asked: "O Prophet of Allah ﷺ, will the disbeliever be gathered on his face on the Day of Resurrection?" The Prophet ﷺ replied: "Is not the Lord who made man walk on two feet able to make him walk on his face on the Day of Resurrection?" [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير]
