Surah Al-Ahzaab (33) — Ayah 47
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.
In addition, the superiority of our Ummah over other nations is that Allah sent among us the Prophet who is the leader of the children of Adam, and just as He made you (peace be upon him) superior to all the Prophets, likewise He granted your Ummah superiority and excellence over other nations. Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: [ إِنَّمَا بَقَاؤُكُمْ فِيْمَا سَلَفَ قَبْلَكُمْ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ كَمَا بَيْنَ صَلاَةِ الْعَصْرِ إِلٰي غُرُوْبِ الشَّمْسِ، أُوْتِيَ أَهْلُ التَّوْرَاةِ التَّوْرَاةَ فَعَمِلُوْا حَتّٰی إِذَا انْتَصَفَ النَّهَارُ عَجَزُوْا، فَأُعْطُوْا قِيْرَاطًا قِيْرَاطًا، ثُمَّ أُوْتِيَ أَهْلُ الْإِنْجِيْلِ الْإِنْجِيْلَ فَعَمِلُوْا إِلٰی صَلاَةِ الْعَصْرِ، ثُمَّ عَجَزُوْا، فَأُعْطُوْا قِيْرَاطًا قِيْرَاطًا، ثُمَّ أُوْتِيْنَا الْقُرْآنَ فَعَمِلْنَا إِلٰی غُرُوْبِ الشَّمْسِ، فَأُعْطِيْنَا قِيْرَاطَيْنِ قِيْرَاطَيْنِ، فَقَالَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابَيْنِ أَيْ رَبَّنَا! أَعْطَيْتَ هٰؤُلاَءِ قِيْرَاطَيْنِ قِيْرَاطَيْنِ، وَأَعْطَيْتَنَا قِيْرَاطًا قِيْرَاطًا، وَ نَحْنُ كُنَّا أَكْثَرَ عَمَلاً؟ قَالَ قَالَ اللّٰهُ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ هَلْ ظَلَمْتُكُمْ مِنْ أَجْرِكُمْ مِنْ شَيْءٍ؟ قَالُوْا لَا، قَالَ فَهُوَ فَضْلِيْ أُوْتِيْهِ مَنْ أَشَاءُ] [بخاري، مواقیت الصلاۃ، باب من أدرک رکعۃ من العصر قبل الغروب : ۵۵۷ ] “The span of your existence compared to the previous nations is like the time between Asr and sunset. The people of the Torah were given the Torah, they worked until midday, then became weary, so each was given a qirat. Then the people of the Gospel were given the Gospel, they worked until the Asr prayer, then became weary, so each was given a qirat. Then we were given the Quran, so we worked until the sun set, so we were given two qirats each. The people of the two books said: ‘Our Lord! You gave them two qirats each and gave us one qirat each, even though we did more work?’ Allah said: ‘Did I withhold anything from your wages?’ They said: ‘No!’ He said: ‘Then this is My favor, I give it to whom I will.’”
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.
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What is Allah’s Great Favor Upon the Believers? And the Excellence of the Muslim Ummah:
Allah’s great favor upon the believers is that He sent the sun of Prophethood among these people, and just as Allah made you ﷺ superior to all the Prophets, likewise He granted your Ummah excellence and honor over other communities. As is clear from the following hadiths:
1. Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar ؓ says that you ﷺ said: Your position compared to the previous nations (Jews and Christians) is like the time from Asr until sunset. The people of the Torah were given the Torah; they worked (from morning) until noon, then became tired, so they were each given one qirat. The people of the Gospel were given the Gospel; they worked (from noon) until Asr prayer, then became tired. They too were each given one qirat. Then we Muslims were given the Quran; we worked until sunset (and completed the work), so we were given two qirat. Now the People of the Book said: O Lord! You gave them two qirat and gave us one each, even though we did more work than them? Allah the Exalted replied to them: “Did I withhold anything from your wages (which I had agreed with you)?” They said: “No.” Allah said: “Then this is My favor; I give to whomever I wish whatever I wish.” [بخاری۔ کتاب مواقیت الصلوٰۃ۔ باب من ادرک رکعۃ من العصر]
2. It is narrated from Sayyiduna Hudhaifah ؓ that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “We have been given excellence over other communities in three things. Our rows (in prayer) have been made like the rows of angels, and for us the whole earth is a place of prayer, and the earth’s soil is a means of purification for us when water is not found. And one more thing was mentioned.” [مسلم۔ کتاب المساجد و مواضع الصلوۃ]
