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Surah Al-Furqaan (25) — Ayah 51

The Criterion · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 364

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وَلَوْ شِئْنَا لَبَعَثْنَا فِى كُلِّ قَرْيَةٍ نَّذِيرًا ﴿51﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And had We willed, We would have raised a warner in every town.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَوْ walaw And if
شِئْنَا shi'nā We willed
لَبَعَثْنَا labaʿathnā surely, We (would) have raised
فِى fī in
كُلِّ kulli every
قَرْيَةٍۢ qaryatin town
نَّذِيرًۭا nadhīran a warner

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.

(Ayah 51) ➊ { وَ لَوْ شِئْنَا لَبَعَثْنَا فِيْ كُلِّ قَرْيَةٍ نَّذِيْرًا :} That is, just as We have distributed rain among different cities and countries, if We had willed, We could have sent a warner to every town in the same way. But We did not will this, because this would have resulted in separate communities, which would have differed among themselves. Therefore, We appointed only one warner for all, like a sun for the whole earth, so that all obey him, and in case of their denial, he would fight against all. The mention of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) being a warner for all people until the Day of Judgment is also at the beginning of this Surah: «{ لِیَکُوْنَ لِلْعٰلَمِیْنَ نَذِیْرًا }» For further references, see Surah Al-A'raf (158).

➋ In this verse, there is also an expression of Allah’s perfect power and independence, as well as His wisdom and the perfect favor upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). He said, if We had willed, We could have sent a warner to every town, and in whatever manner We wished, and no one would have dared to stop Us. But We did not will this; rather, We willed that this honor and elevation be given to “Muhammad (peace be upon him).” He said: «{ وَ رَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ }» [ الم نشرح : ۴ ] “And We have raised high your mention.” And He said: «{ عَسٰۤى اَنْ يَّبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُوْدًا }» [ بني إسرائیل : ۷۹ ] “Soon your Lord will raise you to a praised station.”

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.

51-1. But We did not do so, and have sent only you as a warner for all towns, rather for all mankind.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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