Surah Ar-Room (30) — Ayah 31
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 اَقِيْمُوا الصَّلٰوةَ :} Turning to Allah, His Taqwa, and fear are actions of the heart. To express this openly before everyone, it is necessary to establish prayer, because it is the pillar of the religion and such a symbol of Islam by which a person's being a believer or a polytheist is determined, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ بَيْنَ الرَّجُلِ وَ بَيْنَ الشِّرْكِ وَالْكُفْرِ تَرْكُ الصَّلَاةِ ] [ مسلم، الإیمان، باب بیان إطلاق اسم الکفر… : ۸۲ ] "Between a man and shirk and kufr is the abandonment of prayer."
➌ {وَ لَا تَكُوْنُوْا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِيْنَ :} And do not do any such act by which you would be counted among the polytheists. Neither commit open shirk by associating anyone with Allah and worshipping him, whether it is the worship of a living being or a dead one, an idol, a grave, or fire, etc. Nor commit hidden shirk, which is showing off, and do not take the polytheists as heartfelt friends, because by doing so you will be counted among them. He said: «{ وَ مَنْ يَّتَوَلَّهُمْ مِّنْكُمْ فَاِنَّهٗ مِنْهُمْ }» [ المائدۃ : ۵۱ ] "And whoever takes them (the Jews and Christians) as friends, then surely he is one of them." And do not imitate the polytheists, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَنْ تَشَبَّهَ بِقَوْمٍ فَهُوَ مِنْهُمْ ] [ أبوداوٗد، اللباس، باب في لبس الشھرۃ : ۴۰۳۱، عن ابن عمر رضی اللہ عنھما و قال الألباني حسن صحیح ] "Whoever imitates a people is one of them." Do not take anyone's statement as your religion in opposition to the commands of Allah and His Messenger, whether they are Imams, Pirs, or Dervishes, because for this very reason the Jews and Christians were counted among the polytheists. He said: «{ اِتَّخَذُوْۤا اَحْبَارَهُمْ وَ رُهْبَانَهُمْ اَرْبَابًا مِّنْ دُوْنِ اللّٰهِ وَ الْمَسِيْحَ ابْنَ مَرْيَمَ }» [ التوبۃ : ۳۱ ] "They took their scholars and monks as lords besides Allah, and also the Messiah, son of Mary."
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.
[34] Therefore, whoever has adopted any wrong way against this natural religion should return to this very natural religion. And he should fear disobedience and rebellion against Allah, and the greatest rebellion is to violate the rights of Allah and the rights of His servants. And since fearing Allah is an act of the heart, to express this quality, perform the prayer with constancy. Through this, greater piety will develop within you.
