Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 53
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 { اِنَّهُ الْحَقُّ مِنْ رَّبِّنَاۤ: ’’إِنَّ‘‘} Is used to state the reason, meaning that we have believed in it because it is the truth from our Lord.
➌ { اِنَّا كُنَّا مِنْ قَبْلِهٖ مُسْلِمِيْنَ:} This is also a reason for believing, that is, as soon as we heard it, we believed in it because we were already Muslims before this. The fundamental teachings of the Torah and the Gospel were the same as those of the Quran; when we saw that this is the same, we believed in it. From this, it is known that the religion of the previous communities was Islam and they too were Muslims, as He said: «{ مِلَّةَ اَبِيْكُمْ اِبْرٰهِيْمَ هُوَ سَمّٰىكُمُ الْمُسْلِمِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلُ وَ فِيْ هٰذَا }» [ الحج : ۷۸ ] "According to the religion of your father Abraham, He named you Muslims before and in this (Book) as well." To say that "Muslims" is only the name of the Ummah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is not correct. The meaning of {’’ اِنَّا كُنَّا مِنْ قَبْلِهٖ مُسْلِمِيْنَ ‘‘} is also that by reading the prophecies of this Prophet and this Book in the Torah and the Gospel, we already believed in it and were wholeheartedly Muslims, that is, obedient to it.
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.
[71] This is because the fundamental teachings of the Torah and the Quran are similar to each other. And those whose hearts are free from prejudice and whose personal interests do not stand in the way of accepting the truth, they immediately understand that this Quran is also a book revealed from Allah. Then they believe in it. And in reality, they were already Muslims, and they remain Muslims even now, because Islam is the name of wholehearted obedience to Allah, and that was already present in them. In several places in the Quran, it has been clearly stated that the only religion acceptable to Allah is Islam, that is, wholehearted obedience to Allah. As for the issue of associating a religion with the name of its prophet, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Muhammadanism, these are later inventions that people themselves have adopted; Allah did not prescribe these names. Allah has always called those who believe in every prophet by the name "Muslim."
