Surah Ar-Room (30) — Ayah 33
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 { ثُمَّ اِذَاۤ اَذَاقَهُمْ مِّنْهُ رَحْمَةً … :} "Then when He grants them a blessing from Himself"—for example, healing from illness, deliverance from a storm, or prosperity and wealth after adversity—all of which come purely from Him, with no involvement or authority of anyone else—then suddenly they associate others with their Lord. Thus, they begin to make vows and offerings to other deities and start saying that this calamity was averted due to such-and-such saint or such-and-such shrine. "Suddenly" means that as soon as the hardship is removed, they immediately begin to show ingratitude and commit shirk.
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.
[37] When death stands before a person or some other severe hardship befalls him, at that moment he calls upon Allah alone; in fact, sometimes he calls upon Allah involuntarily and without intention. This is clear evidence that the call to monotheism is a natural urge within humans, and that the testimony of monotheism exists in the depths of their hearts.
[38] That is, when days of prosperity come, he forgets Allah and begins to offer vows and offerings to other deities or saints, believing that such-and-such calamity was removed from him due to the intercession of such-and-such person or shrine, or that this prosperity was attained due to the favor of such-and-such saint.
