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Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 67

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أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ أَنَّا جَعَلْنَا حَرَمًا ءَامِنًا وَيُتَخَطَّفُ ٱلنَّاسُ مِنْ حَوْلِهِمْ ۚ أَفَبِٱلْبَـٰطِلِ يُؤْمِنُونَ وَبِنِعْمَةِ ٱللَّهِ يَكْفُرُونَ ﴿67﴾

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

Have they not seen that We have made (Makkah) a secure sanctuary, while men are being snatched away from all around them? Then do they believe in Bâtil (falsehood - polytheism, idols and all deities other than Allâh), and deny (become ingrate for) the Graces of Allâh?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوَلَمْ awalam Do not
يَرَوْا۟ yaraw they see
أَنَّا annā that We
جَعَلْنَا jaʿalnā have made
حَرَمًا ḥaraman a Sanctuary
ءَامِنًۭا āminan secure
وَيُتَخَطَّفُ wayutakhaṭṭafu while are being taken away
ٱلنَّاسُ l-nāsu the people
مِنْ min around them
حَوْلِهِمْ ۚ ḥawlihim around them
أَفَبِٱلْبَـٰطِلِ afabil-bāṭili Then do in (the) falsehood
يُؤْمِنُونَ yu'minūna they believe
وَبِنِعْمَةِ wabiniʿ'mati and in (the) Favor
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi (of) Allah
يَكْفُرُونَ yakfurūna they disbelieve

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 67) {اَوَ لَمْ يَرَوْا اَنَّا جَعَلْنَا حَرَمًا اٰمِنًا … :} Previously, the blessing of granting security after putting the people of Makkah in fear during sea journeys was mentioned; now, the blessing of granting security on land without putting them in any fear is mentioned, at a time when the entire Arabia was deprived of this blessing. In {’’ اَوَ لَمْ يَرَوْا ‘‘}, the conjunction "waaw" is actually before the interrogative "hamzah," but since the interrogative "hamzah" comes at the beginning, the "waaw" is placed after it. Therefore, the translation of "waaw" is done before the "hamzah" as "And have they not seen...?" That is, at a time when the entire Arabian Peninsula around them is in such a state that neither life nor wealth is safe, and no one knows when he might be taken away. In these circumstances, the people of Makkah have security in Makkah because of the Haram, to the extent that even if someone sees his father's killer in the Haram, he says nothing to him, and then, even in distant journeys during winter and summer, because they are residents of the Haram, no one says anything to them. (See the exegesis of Surah Quraysh.) Despite this, do they still believe in false deities and show ingratitude for Allah's blessings? See also Surah Al-Qasas (57).

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.

67-1 Allah Almighty is mentioning this favor that He bestowed upon the people of Makkah, that We made their sanctuary a place of security, in which its inhabitants are safe from killing, bloodshed, captivity, looting, etc. While other regions of Arabia are deprived of this peace and tranquility; killing and bloodshed are common and daily activities among them.

67-2 That is, is this the gratitude for this blessing that they associate partners with Allah, and continue to worship false deities and idols? The demand of this favor was that they worship only one Allah and affirm His Messenger.

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.

Do they not see that We have made the Sacred Sanctuary [99] secure, while people are being snatched away all around them? Then do they believe in falsehood and deny the blessings of Allah?

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The Benefits the Quraysh of Makkah Received Due to the Sanctuary of Makkah:

Allah Almighty alone made Makkah and its surroundings a sanctuary, and for two and a half thousand years these people have been benefiting from the advantages of this peaceful sanctuary, living a secure and peaceful life, safe from the plundering of the Arab tribes. Because of this, they also enjoy political authority throughout Arabia. Provisions reach them from distant places, and they gain many commercial benefits as well. No idol—Lat, Manat, Hubal, or any other—had the power to make this land a peaceful sanctuary. The demand of this blessing from Allah was that these people should have shown gratitude to Allah and lived as His obedient servants. But instead of showing gratitude to Allah, they were associating other deities as partners with Him.
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