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Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 57

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فَأَنجَيْنَـٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱمْرَأَتَهُۥ قَدَّرْنَـٰهَا مِنَ ٱلْغَـٰبِرِينَ ﴿57﴾

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

So We saved him and his family, except his wife. We destined her to be of those who remained behind.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَأَنجَيْنَـٰهُ fa-anjaynāhu So We saved him
وَأَهْلَهُۥٓ wa-ahlahu and his family
إِلَّا illā except
ٱمْرَأَتَهُۥ im'ra-atahu his wife
قَدَّرْنَـٰهَا qaddarnāhā We destined her
مِنَ mina (to be) of
ٱلْغَـٰبِرِينَ l-ghābirīna those who remained behind

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 58,57) ➊ {فَاَنْجَيْنٰهُ وَ اَهْلَهٗۤ اِلَّا امْرَاَتَهٗ …:} For its details, see Surah Hud (81 to 83). In this surah, after Musa (peace be upon him), the circumstances of three prophets—Sulaiman, Salih, and Lut (peace be upon them)—are mentioned, and in their circumstances and those of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), there is always some aspect of similarity. For example, Sulaiman (peace be upon him) sent a message to the Queen of Sheba that if you come in submission, it is better; otherwise, we will attack you with such an army that you will not be able to withstand. Accordingly, at the conquest of Makkah, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) brought such an army against the polytheists of Makkah. Salih (peace be upon him) was attacked by his people in the form of a mob at night to kill him, but Allah Almighty saved him. The Quraysh of Makkah also tried to do the same to him (peace and blessings be upon him), but Allah Almighty saved him from their plot. The people of Lut (peace be upon him) threatened to expel him from the city, while the Quraysh of Makkah actually forced the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) to leave the city. (Kilani)
➋ Abu Hayyan Andalusi said that from the story of Lut (peace be upon him), it comes to mind that throughout the Qur’an, only his forbidding of this indecency is mentioned, not the invitation to monotheism. The reason for this could be that they did not associate partners with Allah, but due to inventing this evil deed and denying their messenger, the punishment came upon them, as in Surah Ash-Shu'ara: «{ كَذَّبَتْ قَوْمُ لُوْطٍ المُرْسَلِيْنَ}» [ الشعراء : ۱۶۰ ] “The people of Lut denied the messengers.” Or the reason could be that they were indeed polytheists, but when Lut (peace be upon him) saw that they had fallen into bestiality, even below that level, he considered it necessary to first invite them to the rank of humanity, then to the invitation of monotheism. (Al-Bahr Al-Muhit)

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.

57-1. That is, this was already determined about her, meaning it was in the divine decree of Allah that she would be among those who would remain behind and would be subjected to punishment.

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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