سُوْرَةُ النَّمْلِ

Surah An-Naml (27) — Ayah 68

The Ant · Meccan · Juz 20 · Page 383

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لَقَدْ وُعِدْنَا هَـٰذَا نَحْنُ وَءَابَآؤُنَا مِن قَبْلُ إِنْ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّآ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ ﴿68﴾

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

"Indeed we were promised this - we and our forefathers before (us), verily, these are nothing but tales of ancients."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

لَقَدْ laqad Certainly
وُعِدْنَا wuʿid'nā we have been promised
هَـٰذَا hādhā this
نَحْنُ naḥnu we
وَءَابَآؤُنَا waābāunā and our forefathers
مِن min before
قَبْلُ qablu before
إِنْ in Not
هَـٰذَآ hādhā (is) this
إِلَّآ illā except
أَسَـٰطِيرُ asāṭīru tales
ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ l-awalīna (of) the former (people)

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 68) ➊ {لَقَدْ وُعِدْنَا هٰذَا نَحْنُ وَ اٰبَآؤُنَا مِنْ قَبْلُ:} This promise, that is, of being raised from the graves, was made to us and before us to our forefathers as well. Here, the word {’’ هٰذَا ‘‘} comes before {’’ نَحْنُ ‘‘}, whereas in Surah Al-Mu’minun, the word {’’ نَحْنُ ‘‘} comes first, as stated: «{ لَقَدْ وُعِدْنَا نَحْنُ وَ اٰبَآؤُنَا هٰذَا }» [ المؤمنون : ۸۳ ] The commentators have explained its wisdom that, according to the context, the word which is more important is mentioned first. By comparing both places, this point becomes easily understandable.
➋ {اِنْ هٰذَاۤ اِلَّاۤ اَسَاطِيْرُ الْاَوَّلِيْنَ:} That is, the same promises were made to our elders before, and these are the same things this Prophet is narrating. In reality, these are merely fictional tales that the people of old invented to run the affairs of the world and to keep the rebellious under control, and they have been narrated from generation to generation. Until today, we have neither seen nor heard that any person has come back to life after dying, or that anyone has received reward for good or punishment for evil. Even in our times, those who deny the Hereafter have no greater argument than this, although this matter is not related to seeing or hearing, but rather it entirely depends on the report of such a truthful (Prophet) to whom Allah Almighty has given the news.

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.

68-1. That is, there is no reality in it, they are just repeating what they have heard from each other.

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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