سُوْرَةُ النَّمْلِ

Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 1

The Ant · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 377

‹
›
طسٓ ۚ تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ وَكِتَابٍ مُّبِينٍ ﴿1﴾

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

Tâ-Sîn. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

طسٓ ۚ tta-seen Ta Seen
تِلْكَ til'ka These
ءَايَـٰتُ āyātu (are the) Verses
ٱلْقُرْءَانِ l-qur'āni (of) the Quran
وَكِتَابٍۢ wakitābin and a Book
مُّبِينٍ mubīnin clear

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 1){ طٰسٓ تِلْكَ اٰيٰتُ الْقُرْاٰنِ وَ كِتَابٍ مُّبِيْنٍ:} Here, the mention of the Qur’an comes first, whereas in Surah Al-Hijr, the mention of the Book comes first; there it is said: «{ الٓرٰ تِلْكَ اٰيٰتُ الْكِتٰبِ وَ قُرْاٰنٍ مُّبِيْنٍ }» [ الحجر : ۱ ] {’’ الٓرٰ ۔} “These are the verses of the complete Book and the clear Qur’an.” Why is there this difference? According to Abu Hayyan and Zamakhshari, this difference is not apparent. They say that sometimes there are such things joined together (ma‘toof ‘alayh and ma‘toof) for which there is no reason to prefer one over the other; you may mention whichever you wish first and the other later, as is the case in {’’ وَ قُوْلُوْا حِطَّةٌ ‘‘} and {’’ وَ ادْخُلُوا الْبَابَ سُجَّدًا ‘‘}. The matter of joining Qur’an and Book is also like this. However, sometimes there are such cases in which the reason for bringing the ma‘toof ‘alayh first is apparent, such as: «{ شَهِدَ اللّٰهُ اَنَّهٗ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ وَ الْمَلٰٓىِٕكَةُ وَ اُولُوا الْعِلْمِ قَآىِٕمًۢا بِالْقِسْطِ }» [ آل عمران : ۱۸ ] “Allah has testified that there is no deity except Him, and so have the angels and those of knowledge, maintaining justice.” Ibn ‘Ashur has mentioned a reason for preference; he says that after this verse in Surah Al-Hijr, there is mention of the regret and sorrow of the disbelievers on the Day of Resurrection, whereas here, after this, there is mention of its being guidance and glad tidings for the believers. Since the disbelievers have no connection with reciting the Qur’an, there the Book is mentioned first, because the Book is a proof against them in every case. The believers’ connection is more with reciting the Qur’an than with writing it, so here the Qur’an is mentioned first. (Al-Tahrir wa’l-Tanwir)

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.

Ṭā Sīn, these are the verses of the Qur'an (that is, clear) and the manifest Book.

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.

1. Ta. Seen. These are the verses of the Qur’an and a clear Book [1].

[1] That is, by reading this Book, it becomes clear that it has been revealed from Allah. Its second meaning is that whatever is stated in it is absolutely clear; there is no ambiguity or complexity that anyone would fail to understand. And the third meaning is that it explains everything about truth and falsehood with great clarity.
← Previous All Surahs Next →
Telegram
Facebook