Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 49
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 The commentator Shanqiti said: "Allah Almighty greatly benefited Salih (peace be upon him) through his supporters, because it is clear that these nine (9) miscreants made the plan to attack at night and kill Salih (peace be upon him) and his family and not confess to it only because they did not have the courage to kill openly due to fear of his supporters, and even if they did kill, they feared his supporters." Just as the Quraysh did not dare to lay hands openly on the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) because of Abu Talib and Banu Hashim.
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.
49-2. That is, at the time of the killing, we were not present there; we know who killed them.
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.
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The Conspiracy of the Thamudite Thugs:
When these people, through mutual collusion, incited Qidar to injure the she-camel of Allah, then Prophet Salihؑ gave them an ultimatum that the punishment would come after three days. Even after this ultimatum, these people thought that whether this punishment comes or not, why not finish off Salih and his household before that. Thus, nine miscreants devised a scheme to get rid of Prophet Salihؑ in the same way that the Quraysh of Makkah had planned to eliminate the Messenger of Allahﷺ before the migration. However, the difference was that the Quraysh thought that if, in the case of a riot, they were demanded to pay blood money for the murder, they would divide it among themselves. But these miscreants were thinking even further ahead. Their idea was that when the guardian of Prophet Salihؑ (just as Abu Talib was the guardian of the Messenger of Allahﷺ) would question them, they would say that they were not present at the scene. We have no idea who killed them. And the second difference was that the Quraysh of Makkah had only planned to kill the Messenger of Allahﷺ, whereas these miscreants had planned to kill Prophet Salih and his entire family, and in their agreement for this plan, they all swore oaths before each other that, firstly, they would not rest until they had killed this family, and secondly, they would never confess to their crime.
