Surah Al-Furqaan (25) — Ayah 55
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 In { وَ كَانَ الْكَافِرُ عَلٰى رَبِّهٖ ظَهِيْرًا : ’’ الْكَافِرُ ‘‘}, the alif-lam is for genus or for totality, and {’’ كَانَ ‘‘} is for continuity and permanence, meaning it is the habit of every disbeliever that he always helps the enemies of Allah Almighty against Him, whether they are devils from among the jinn or devils from among mankind. All his emotional, verbal, financial, and physical energies are devoted to opposing Islam and Muslims, and supporting disbelief and the disbelievers, as He said: «{اَلَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا يُقَاتِلُوْنَ فِيْ سَبِيْلِ اللّٰهِ وَ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا يُقَاتِلُوْنَ فِيْ سَبِيْلِ الطَّاغُوْتِ فَقَاتِلُوْۤا اَوْلِيَآءَ الشَّيْطٰنِ اِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطٰنِ كَانَ ضَعِيْفًا } » [ النساء : ۷۶ ] “Those who believe fight in the way of Allah, and those who disbelieve fight in the way of false gods. So fight the friends of Satan; indeed, the plot of Satan has always been weak.” In {’’ عَلٰى رَبِّهٖ ‘‘}, the ingratitude of the disbeliever is highlighted: he should reflect on whom he is taking a stand against—is it against his very own Sustainer?
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.
[68] The work of a disbeliever is that whenever and wherever the work of exalting the word of Allah begins, he becomes determined to oppose it. His moral, verbal, financial, and physical sympathies are always with those who are obstructing the establishment of Allah’s religion. It never occurs to him that the means of his life and its preservation are being provided by Allah Almighty in astonishing ways. Therefore, he should live as an obedient servant of that very Allah Almighty. Instead, he becomes involved in every action and conspiracy that consists of disobedience to Allah, and begins to worship and obey those things which do not even have control over their own benefit or harm.
