سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 78

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 370

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ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَنِى فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ ﴿78﴾

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

"Who has created me, and it is He Who guides me.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ٱلَّذِى alladhī The One Who
خَلَقَنِى khalaqanī created me
فَهُوَ fahuwa and He
يَهْدِينِ yahdīni guides me

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 78) {الَّذِيْ خَلَقَنِيْ فَهُوَ يَهْدِيْنِ : ’’ يَهْدِيْنِ ‘‘} is originally {’’يَهْدِيْنِيْ‘‘}; the yaa has been omitted for the sake of matching the final letters of the verses, and the kasrah of the noon is evidence of this. In the upcoming verses, in {’’ يَسْقِيْنِ ‘‘، ’’ يَشْفِيْنِ ‘‘} and {’’ يُحْيِيْنِ ‘‘}, the yaa is also omitted. From here, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) mentioned the attributes of the Lord of the worlds due to which He alone deserves worship, that is, {’’رب العالمين‘‘} is the One who created me, then He alone guides me. Here, after {’’ الَّذِيْ خَلَقَنِيْ ‘‘} (the One who created me), {’’ فَهُوَ يَهْدِيْنِ ‘‘} (then He alone guides me) is mentioned with exclusivity. The reason is that the claim of creating is not made for anyone other than Allah Almighty, requiring one to say about Allah Almighty that He alone created me, whereas the claim of guidance is made for many beings, so it is said that then He alone guides me, and no one else. The meaning is that if you accept that He created, then accept that He alone gives guidance as well. {’’ الَّذِيْ خَلَقَنِيْ ‘‘} (the One who created me) is in the past tense, because He has already created, whereas {’’ فَهُوَ يَهْدِيْنِ ‘‘} (then He guides me) is in the present tense, because the need for guidance exists at every moment, and He guides me at every moment. After creation, the most important thing is guidance, so these two are mentioned first.

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.

1. That is, towards the benefits and interests of religion and the world.

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.

78. The One who created me, and He guides [54] me.

[54] In these four verses, Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) mentioned those attributes of Allah Almighty which are not only related to his own self but are connected to every human being. And it is precisely these attributes of Allah Almighty on the basis of which every human being should worship only the One Allah. The first attribute is that He alone created me and granted me existence. This attribute of Allah Almighty is such that the polytheists of any era have never denied it. That is, when no other being has any share in my creation, then how can anyone else have a share in my worship? The second attribute is that after creating me, Allah did not leave me alone. Rather, at every stage, He guides me. This refers also to the natural guidance that is provided to every living being. For example, when a child is born, it instinctively moves towards its mother's breasts to obtain nourishment. Then Allah Himself taught it the way to suckle. In short, according to the situation and need, Allah provides guidance and support to every living being at every stage, and for the ultimate success of humans, He guides through revelation. And in this all-encompassing guidance, no other being has any share whatsoever. Therefore, how can anyone other than Allah be included in my worship?
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