سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 168

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 374

قَالَ إِنِّى لِعَمَلِكُم مِّنَ ٱلْقَالِينَ ﴿168﴾
He said: "I am, indeed, of those who disapprove with severe anger and fury your (this evil) action (of sodomy).
قَالَ qāla He said
إِنِّى innī Indeed, I am
لِعَمَلِكُم liʿamalikum (of) your deed
مِّنَ mina of
ٱلْقَالِينَ l-qālīna those who detest

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.

It is the plural of {قَالَ اِنِّيْ لِعَمَلِكُمْ مِّنَ الْقَالِيْنَ: ’’ الْقَالِيْنَ ‘‘ ’’اَلْقَالِيْ‘‘}, which is an active participle from {’’قَلٰي يَقْلِيْ‘‘}, meaning intense hatred and enmity, and also roasting meat. Lut (peace be upon him) said that how can I refrain from forbidding you, when I am among those who have intense enmity towards your action, so intense that my heart burns because of it.

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.

168-1. That is, I do not like it and I am extremely averse to it.

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).