Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 55
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 يَقُوْلُ ذُوْقُوْا مَا كُنْتُمْ تَعْمَلُوْنَ:} That is, along with the punishment of fire, there will be the additional punishment of rebuke and scolding, as He said: «{يَوْمَ يُسْحَبُوْنَ فِي النَّارِ عَلٰى وُجُوْهِهِمْ ذُوْقُوْا مَسَّ سَقَرَ }» [ القمر : ۴۸ ] "The Day when they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire, (it will be said), 'Taste the touch of the Fire.'" And He said: «{ يَوْمَ يُدَعُّوْنَ اِلٰى نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ دَعًّا (13) هٰذِهِ النَّارُ الَّتِيْ كُنْتُمْ بِهَا تُكَذِّبُوْنَ (14) اَفَسِحْرٌ هٰذَاۤ اَمْ اَنْتُمْ لَا تُبْصِرُوْنَ (15) اِصْلَوْهَا فَاصْبِرُوْۤا اَوْ لَا تَصْبِرُوْا سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْكُمْ اِنَّمَا تُجْزَوْنَ مَا كُنْتُمْ تَعْمَلُوْنَ }» [ الطور : ۱۳ تا ۱۶ ] "The Day they will be pushed into the Fire of Hell with a violent push. This is the Fire which you used to deny. Is this magic, or do you not see? Enter it, then be patient or be impatient, it is all the same for you. You are only being recompensed for what you used to do." The doer of {’’ يَقُوْلُ ‘‘} can be Allah Himself, that Allah will say this to them, or the angel of punishment, or the punishment itself is the doer, which will say to them, "Taste the recompense of your deeds," as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَنْ آتَاهُ اللّٰهُ مَالاً فَلَمْ يُؤَدِّ زَكَاتَهُ مُثِّلَ لَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ شُجَاعًا أَقْرَعَ لَهُ زَبِيْبَتَانِ يُطَوَّقُهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ثُمَّ يَأْخُذُ بِلِهْزِمَتَيْهِ، يَعْنِيْ بِشِدْقَيْهِ، ثُمَّ يَقُوْلُ أَنَا مَالُكَ، أَنَا كَنْزُكَ ثُمَّ تَلاَ: «{ وَ لَا يَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِيْنَ يَبْخَلُوْنَ }» ] [ آل عمران : ۱۸۰ ] [ بخاري، الزکاۃ، باب إثم مانع الزکاۃ … : ۱۴۰۳، عن أبي ہریرۃ رضی اللہ عنہ ] "Whoever Allah gives wealth to and he does not pay its zakah, then on the Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be made into a bald-headed snake with two black spots over its eyes, and it will be made into a collar around his neck on the Day of Resurrection. Then it will seize his jaws and say, 'I am your wealth, I am your treasure.'" Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse: «{ وَ لَا يَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِيْنَ يَبْخَلُوْنَ بِمَاۤ اٰتٰىهُمُ اللّٰهُ مِنْ فَضْلِهٖ هُوَ خَيْرًا لَّهُمْ بَلْ هُوَ شَرٌّ لَّهُمْ سَيُطَوَّقُوْنَ مَا بَخِلُوْا بِهٖ يَوْمَ الْقِيٰمَةِ وَ لِلّٰهِ مِيْرَاثُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ وَ اللّٰهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُوْنَ خَبِيْرٌ }» [ آل عمران : ۱۸۰ ] "And those who are stingy with what Allah has given them out of His bounty should never think that it is good for them; rather, it is bad for them. Soon, what they were stingy with will be made a collar around their necks on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is fully aware of what you do."
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.
[87] One meaning of ﴿يَقُوْلُ﴾ is the same as mentioned in the translation, and another meaning could be that the punishment of Hell itself will say this to them. Thus, Hazrat Abu Hurairah ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever Allah gives wealth to, and he does not pay its zakat, then on the Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be turned into a bald snake, with two black spots over its eyes. It will become a collar around his neck, then it will seize both his cheeks and say: ‘I am your wealth, I am your treasure.’” [بخاری۔ کتاب الزکوۃ باب اثم مانع الزکوٰۃ]
