سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 136

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 372

قَالُوا۟ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْنَآ أَوَعَظْتَ أَمْ لَمْ تَكُن مِّنَ ٱلْوَٰعِظِينَ ﴿136﴾
They said: "It is the same to us whether you preach or be not of those who preach.
قَالُوا۟ qālū They said
سَوَآءٌ sawāon (It is) same
عَلَيْنَآ ʿalaynā to us
أَوَعَظْتَ awaʿaẓta whether you advise
أَمْ am or
لَمْ lam not
تَكُن takun you are
مِّنَ mina of
ٱلْوَٰعِظِينَ l-wāʿiẓīna the advisors

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 136) {قَالُوْا سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْنَاۤ اَوَ عَظْتَ …:} In Mufradat Raghib, "waʿz" is to admonish in such a way that it also instills fear. Khalil said: "Its meaning is to advise in such a good manner that hearts become soft." This is the response of the people of Hud (peace be upon him): whether you advise us or not, we are not going to accept what you say in any way. These words highlight their indifference and contemptuous behavior towards Hud (peace be upon him). See also the further words of their response in Surah Hud (53).

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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).