Surah Luqman (31) — Ayah 30
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 اَنَّ مَا يَدْعُوْنَ مِنْ دُوْنِهِ الْبَاطِلُ :} And besides Him, whatever the polytheists worship are all false; they have no existence whatsoever. Here, there is no Lat, no Manat, no Data, no Dastgir, no Ganj Bakhsh, no Gharib Nawaz. All are creations of the imagination and delusion of these polytheists, and they have assumed on their own that such and such person has some share in divinity and possesses powers to remove difficulties and fulfill needs, whereas in reality, none of them possesses any divine powers, nor is it rightful to call upon or seek help from any of them. See Surah Yunus (66) and Surah Najm (19–23).
➌ These verses also refute the materialists who consider this universe to be eternal and everlasting, and the polytheists who have made mortal things their deities.
➍ { وَ اَنَّ اللّٰهَ هُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْكَبِيْرُ :} That is, He is exalted above everything in the universe, and in greatness as well, He is greater than everything in the universe. The combination of these two attributes is found in {’’ ثُمَّ اسْتَوٰي عَلٰي الْعَرْشِ ‘‘}. In this, there is also a clear indication that since exaltedness and greatness are the attributes of Allah alone, then in comparison, all creation is lowly, helpless, and insignificant, the meaning of which is conveyed by the word "abd" (slave/servant). He said: «{ اِنْ كُلُّ مَنْ فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ اِلَّاۤ اٰتِي الرَّحْمٰنِ عَبْدًا }» [ مریم : ۹۳ ] "Whoever is in the heavens and the earth will come to the Most Merciful as a slave." What greater injustice could there be than to consider the powers of this Most High and Most Great to belong to the beings He created, who are His slaves and utterly lowly, helpless, and insignificant before Him!?
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.
30-2. There is none more exalted in status than Him, nor is there anyone greater than Him. In the face of His greatness, majesty, knowledge, rank, and grandeur, everything else is insignificant and lowly.
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.
[40] That is, the proof of Allah Almighty being the true deity is that He has established the system of night and day, and this system is so intricate that its study itself makes it clear that only a being of perfect power and wisdom could establish such a system. The sun and the moon are also a part of this system. Now the question is: the things that people have made deities besides Allah and call upon them—what have they created that they should also be considered worthy of divinity and partnership? And if the answer is in the negative, then it means that these deities are utterly false.
[41] That is, He is exalted above everything in the universe and greater than everything in the universe in greatness, and the combination of these two attributes is found in ﴿ثُمَّ اسْتَوَىٰ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ﴾. There is also a subtle indication in this that, in comparison to Allah’s attributes, the servant should have utmost humility and submissiveness (which is, in fact, the meaning of worship) only for Allah.
