سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 187

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 375

فَأَسْقِطْ عَلَيْنَا كِسَفًا مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ إِن كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ ﴿187﴾
"So cause a piece of the heaven to fall on us, if you are of the truthful!"
فَأَسْقِطْ fa-asqiṭ Then cause to fall
عَلَيْنَا ʿalaynā upon us
كِسَفًۭا kisafan fragments
مِّنَ mina of
ٱلسَّمَآءِ l-samāi the sky
إِن in if
كُنتَ kunta you are
مِنَ mina of
ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ l-ṣādiqīna the truthful

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.

{فَاَسْقِطْ عَلَيْنَا كِسَفًا مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ : ’’ كِسَفًا ‘‘ ’’كِسْفَةٌ‘‘} is the plural of {’’قِطْعَةٌ‘‘}, just as {’’قِطَعٌ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ كِسَفًا ‘‘}. The meaning of {’’ كِسَفًا ‘‘} is "pieces."

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.

1. In response to the warning of Hazrat Shu'ayb (علیہ السلام), they said that if you are truly truthful, then go ahead, we do not accept you, make a piece of the sky fall upon us!

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).