سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 54

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 369

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اُردوEn
إِنَّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَشِرْذِمَةٌ قَلِيلُونَ ﴿54﴾

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

(Saying): "Verily these indeed are but a small band.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِنَّ inna Indeed
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ hāulāi these
لَشِرْذِمَةٌۭ lashir'dhimatun (are) certainly a band
قَلِيلُونَ qalīlūna small

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.

(Ayah 54) {اِنَّ هٰۤؤُلَآءِ لَشِرْذِمَةٌ قَلِيْلُوْنَ : ’’شِرْ ذِمَةٌ ‘‘} A small group, he further emphasized their insignificance and worthlessness with {’’ قَلِيْلُوْنَ ‘‘}, which is a plural of paucity. The indication with {’’ هٰۤؤُلَآءِ ‘‘} is also for the expression of contempt, that these people are a small group and only a few people, why should we care about them, we can easily annihilate them and if we wish, we can bring them back with minimal resources. With these words, he was giving courage to himself and his people, whereas from this his intense fear is apparent, that if indeed they are so few and insignificant, then what is the need to gather such large armies? Here, the commentators, influenced by the Bible, have written that at that time the number of Bani Israel, excluding children and the elderly, was six hundred thousand, but this is not rationally possible. Hafiz Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) has considered these to be exaggerations. If such a large number of young men were with Musa (peace be upon him), they would never have chosen the path of migration, and even six hundred thousand cannot be called {’’لَشِرْذِمَةٌ قَلِيْلُوْنَ ‘‘}. The commentator Maraghi writes: "What can be said with certainty is that Bani Israel were much fewer than Pharaoh's army, but we cannot be certain of any specific number. The exaggerated statements in the Torah and historical books are very difficult to verify, and should not be relied upon. It is better for us not to get involved in their details. Ibn Khaldun, in the introduction to his history, has declared these narrations to be false and has explained the exaggeration present in them, which neither reason accepts nor can they stand before sound scholarly discussion."

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.

54-1. This is said as a form of belittlement, otherwise their number is stated to be six hundred thousand.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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