سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 212

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 376

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إِنَّهُمْ عَنِ ٱلسَّمْعِ لَمَعْزُولُونَ ﴿212﴾

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

Verily, they have been removed far from hearing it.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِنَّهُمْ innahum Indeed, they
عَنِ ʿani from
ٱلسَّمْعِ l-samʿi the hearing
لَمَعْزُولُونَ lamaʿzūlūna (are) surely banished

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.

The third reason is that even if, hypothetically, they had the ability to bring news by eavesdropping, they have no access whatsoever in the Divine Court to be able to listen. At most, it could have happened that they would hear from the angels and then convey it further, but at the time of the Qur'an's revelation, even listening to the mutual conversation of the angels was forbidden for them. Now, when they try to listen, a shower of shooting stars falls upon them. Even if they manage to overhear a word or two by stealth, due to the mixture of hundreds of lies, it cannot be relied upon. See Surah Jinn (8 to 10) and As-Saffat (6 to 10).

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.

212-1. In these verses, the protection of the Quran from satanic interference is mentioned. Firstly, because it is not befitting for the devils to bring down the Quran. Their purpose is the spread of evil, corruption, and indecency, whereas the purpose of the Quran is to command goodness, promote virtue, and prevent indecency. In other words, both are opposites and mutually exclusive. Secondly, the devils do not have the power to do so. Thirdly, at the time of the Quran’s revelation, the devils were kept away and deprived from listening to it; stars were made as guards in the heavens, and whenever a devil would ascend, these stars would fall upon him like lightning and burn him. In this way, Allah Almighty made special arrangements to protect the Quran from the devils.

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.

212. Indeed, they are kept far away from hearing it [125].

[125] That is, Allah Almighty sent His Word through Jibreel, the Trustworthy Spirit, who brought this Word directly to the heart of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Is there any point along this path where devils could overhear any part of this Word? In several places in the Noble Quran, it has been clarified that when this Word is revealed, a strict guard is appointed around it, which serves two purposes. First, that no falsehood can be mixed into it from anywhere [41: 42], and second, that if the devils try to eavesdrop on this Word secretly, they cannot hear it; rather, they are repelled by flaming meteors. [72: 9]
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