سُوْرَةُ الرُّوْمِ

Surah Ar-Room (30) — Ayah 11

The Romans · Meccan · Juz 21 · Page 405

ٱللَّهُ يَبْدَؤُا۟ ٱلْخَلْقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيدُهُۥ ثُمَّ إِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ ﴿11﴾
Allâh (Alone) originates the creation, then He will repeat it, then to Him you will be returned.
ٱللَّهُ al-lahu Allah
يَبْدَؤُا۟ yabda-u originates
ٱلْخَلْقَ l-khalqa the creation
ثُمَّ thumma then
يُعِيدُهُۥ yuʿīduhu He repeats it
ثُمَّ thumma then
إِلَيْهِ ilayhi to Him
تُرْجَعُونَ tur'jaʿūna you will be returned

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 11) {اَللّٰهُ يَبْدَؤُا الْخَلْقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيْدُهٗ … :} The summary of the previous verses is that Allah, the Exalted, is capable of resurrecting and establishing the Hereafter. Now, this matter is explicitly mentioned as a claim, and in such a way that its evidence is also provided along with it. Thus, it is stated: «{ اَللّٰهُ يَبْدَؤُا الْخَلْقَ Until now, whatever creation has come into existence, Allah Almighty has created it, and even now, at every moment, He creates whatever new creation He wills and will continue to do so. You also admit that no one else has initiated creation, nor is anyone doing so, nor will anyone do so, nor does anyone have the courage to even make such a claim. When this is the truth, then it is also true that He will create this creation again, because for Him, creating the first time and creating again are the same. Then you will be returned to Him, so that every person may receive the recompense for his deeds, as He has said: «{ لِتُجْزٰى كُلُّ نَفْسٍۭ بِمَا تَسْعٰى [ طٰہٰ : ۱۵ ] “So that every person may be recompensed for what he strives for.”

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.

11-1. That is, just as Allah Almighty is capable of creating for the first time, He is also capable of bringing them back to life after death, because recreating is not more difficult than creating for the first time.

11-2. That is, in the plain of resurrection and the place of reckoning, where He will establish justice and fairness.

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.

11. Allah is the One who originates creation, then He will repeat it [10], and then to Him you will be returned.

[10] For its explanation, see the footnote number 69 of Surah An-Naml, verse number 64, and the footnote number 31 of Surah Al-Ankabut, verse number 19.