Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 80
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ Although both illness and healing are from Allah Almighty, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) here attributed the occurrence of illness to himself by saying, "When I become ill," and attributed the granting of healing to Allah Almighty by saying {’’ فَهُوَ يَشْفِيْنِ ‘‘} (then He is the One Who heals me). In this, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) observed the etiquette towards Allah Almighty, that even though He is the Creator of both good and evil, evil should not be attributed to Him, as in the hadith of Sahih Muslim (771): [ وَالشَّرُّ لَيْسَ إِلَيْكَ ] and as in Surah Al-Fatihah, in {’’ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ ‘‘} the attribution of favor is to Allah Almighty, but in {’’ الْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَ لَا الضَّآلِّيْنَ ‘‘} the attribution of "wrath" and "misguidance" is not to Him, and in Surah Al-Kahf (79 to 82), when Khidr (peace be upon him) explained the three incidents, he observed this etiquette well, and in Surah Al-Jinn (10), the jinn also observed this etiquette. In {’’ فَهُوَ يَشْفِيْنِ ‘‘} there is also exclusivity, that He alone grants me healing, no one else, because there are countless other beings whom people consider to be healers.
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.
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.
[56] Prophet Ibrahimؑ attributed illness to himself instead of Allah Almighty; this was merely out of reverence for Allah and humility for himself. Otherwise, both illness and cure come only from Allah. Now, regarding illness and cure, Allah's design is that the nature of every living being itself is the greatest healer. If any defect occurs in any part of the body, the nature immediately turns its attention there. If there is a danger of any external calamity, every living being, without intention, begins to perform such actions that can protect it from that calamity. The need for medicine arises only when the defense of nature is exceeded, and the function of medicine is merely to assist nature; otherwise, the real healer is nature itself, which Allah Almighty has created. Moreover, the effect and property in medicines are also created by Allah; sometimes the medicine shows its effect, sometimes it proves ineffective, and sometimes it produces the opposite effect. That is why no physician or doctor can claim with certainty that he can cure a particular disease; rather, everyone admits their inability in this matter with the words that cure is from Allah. Then, when no one other than Allah has any role in granting cure, how can anyone else be associated with Allah Almighty in worship?
