Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 12
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 { وَ مَا هُمْ بِحٰمِلِيْنَ مِنْ خَطٰيٰهُمْ مِّنْ شَيْءٍ …:} Allah Almighty said that these disbelievers will not bear anything from their sins; indeed, they are lying. At that time, far from bearing their sins, they will become completely disassociated from their followers, as He said: «{ اِذْ تَبَرَّاَ الَّذِيْنَ اتُّبِعُوْا مِنَ الَّذِيْنَ اتَّبَعُوْا وَ رَاَوُا الْعَذَابَ وَ تَقَطَّعَتْ بِهِمُ الْاَسْبَابُ }» [ البقرۃ : ۱۶۶ ] "When those who were followed will disassociate themselves completely from those who followed, and they will see the punishment, and all their ties will be cut off." Their not bearing the sins means that it is not possible in any way that on the Day of Resurrection they themselves bear the sins and thus absolve them of sin, and say, "You go to Paradise, we will bear the punishment for your sins," as He said elsewhere: «{ وَ لَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِّزْرَ اُخْرٰى وَ اِنْ تَدْعُ مُثْقَلَةٌ اِلٰى حِمْلِهَا لَا يُحْمَلْ مِنْهُ شَيْءٌ وَّ لَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبٰى }» [ فاطر : ۱۸ ] "And no bearer of burden will bear the burden of another, and if a heavily laden soul calls to (another for) its load, nothing of it will be carried, even if he be a close relative."
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.
12-2 Allah Almighty said they are lying. The Day of Resurrection will be such that no one will bear another's burden. There, even a friend will not care for another friend, even if there is a very deep friendship between them. Even relatives will not bear each other's burden. And here too, the bearing of this burden has been negated.
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 Disbelievers Saying to the Muslims: "If You Return, We Will Bear Your Burden on the Day of Resurrection":
The polytheists of Makkah used to say this to the Muslims because they themselves did not believe in the establishment of the Hereafter. Nor did they have any sense that they would be questioned in the Hereafter, and then they would have to bear the burden of their own sins. On the other hand, they were also fond of their own religion and considered this polytheistic religion to be the truth. That is why they used to say to the Muslims that if you return to our religion, then according to your belief, we will bear the sin of your apostasy on the Day of Resurrection. In other words, they saw only benefit for themselves in such a compromise. That is, their demand for apostasy would be fulfilled immediately, and as for the promise they made in exchange, they themselves did not believe in it.
[21] One meaning of this is that it is an established principle that no person bears the burden of another's sin, nor can he bear it. Therefore, these people are uttering lies. And the second meaning is that when they see the punishment of Hell and realize their own fate, at that time they will never say that such-and-such person turned away from Islam at our word, so send him to Paradise and add his punishment to mine. In this respect as well, they are uttering lies.
