سُوْرَةُ لُقْمَانَ

Surah Luqman (31) — Ayah 2

Luqman · Meccan · Juz 21 · Page 411

تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ ﴿2﴾
These are Verses of the Wise Book (the Qur’ân).
تِلْكَ til'ka These
ءَايَـٰتُ āyātu (are) Verses
ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ l-kitābi (of) the Book
ٱلْحَكِيمِ l-ḥakīmi the Wise

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

1. At its beginning as well, these are disjointed letters (حروف مقطعات), the knowledge of whose meaning and intent is known only to Allah. However, some commentators have mentioned two very important benefits of these. One is that this Quran has been composed and compiled from the same kind of disjointed letters, the like of which the Arabs were unable to produce. This is evidence that this Quran is revealed by Allah alone, and the Prophet upon whom it was revealed is a true Messenger. The Shariah he brought is needed by mankind, and their reform and attainment of happiness is only possible through this Shariah. The second is that the polytheists used to prevent their companions from listening to this Quran, lest they be influenced by it and become Muslim. Allah began various Surahs with these disjointed letters so that they would be compelled to listen to it, because this style of expression was new and unique (Aysar al-Tafasir). And Allah knows best.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).