Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 47
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 { فَالَّذِيْنَ اٰتَيْنٰهُمُ الْكِتٰبَ يُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِهٖ:} “Those to whom We gave the Book” does not refer to all the People of the Book, because whoever did not read the Book at all, or did not try to understand it, or tried to mold it according to their own desires and engaged in distortion and alteration, then in reality, they are not included among those who were given the Book, because they did not take it as it should have been taken. That is, those people to whom We gave the Book before and who truly follow it, they believe in this Book (the Qur’an), because the content of both is fundamentally the same, and there is no virtue in the previous books that is not present in this one. Rather, this Book is a guardian (Muhaimin) over the previous books and is an everlasting miracle, so why would the true People of the Book not believe in it?
➌ { وَ مِنْ هٰۤؤُلَآءِ مَنْ يُّؤْمِنُ بِهٖ :} That is, among these Arab polytheists as well, many people are believing in it and will continue to do so, who, after the truth becomes clear, accept it.
➍ The meaning of { وَ مَا يَجْحَدُ بِاٰيٰتِنَاۤ اِلَّا الْكٰفِرُوْنَ : ’’ جُحُوْدٌ ‘‘} is to deny something despite having knowledge of it. (See Naml: 14) Whereas the word {’’كُفْرٌ‘‘} comes in contrast to faith; its meaning is also ingratitude, denial, and concealment. (Qamus) The literal meaning of {’’آيَاتِنَا ‘‘} is signs; what is meant is the Qur’an, because all its verses are signs and miracles from Allah Almighty, for which the entire universe cannot produce anything comparable, and they are so clear and manifest that none will deny them except those who, despite knowing the truth, conceal it and deny 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.
47-2. By these are meant the people of Makkah, among whom some people had embraced faith.
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.
[79] That is, just as We gave the Book to Musa (Moses) ؑ, in exactly the same way We have revealed this Book to you. And among the People of the Book, those who are fair-minded, understanding that the source of both books is the same, have believed in the Quran, and among the people of Makkah as well, there are some fair-minded individuals who, upon hearing the arguments of the Quran, are immediately affected by it and accept faith. Thus, for the guidance of a person, this Book lacks neither transmitted proofs nor rational arguments. Only those people deny it who are not willing to accept the truth by abandoning their religious prejudices, nor are they ready to accept any kind of restriction on their desires and unbridled freedom.
