سُوْرَةُ سَبَاٍ

Surah Saba (34) — Ayah 17

Sheba · Meccan · Juz 22 · Page 430

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ذَٰلِكَ جَزَيْنَـٰهُم بِمَا كَفَرُوا۟ ۖ وَهَلْ نُجَـٰزِىٓ إِلَّا ٱلْكَفُورَ ﴿17﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Like this We requited them because they were ungrateful disbelievers. And never do We requite in such a way except those who are ungrateful (disbelievers).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ذَٰلِكَ dhālika That
جَزَيْنَـٰهُم jazaynāhum We recompensed them
بِمَا bimā because
كَفَرُوا۟ ۖ kafarū they disbelieved
وَهَلْ wahal And not
نُجَـٰزِىٓ nujāzī We recompense
إِلَّا illā except
ٱلْكَفُورَ l-kafūra the ungrateful

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.

(Ayah 17) {ذٰلِكَ جَزَيْنٰهُمْ بِمَا كَفَرُوْا … : ’’ الْكَفُوْرَ ‘‘} is an intensive form, meaning one who is extremely disbelieving, extremely ungrateful. That is, We gave them the recompense for what they did in ungratefulness, and such a severe punishment We give only to one who is extremely ungrateful, that is, a disbeliever and polytheist, because the greatest ingratitude and the greatest injustice is indeed shirk . With those who are guilty of minor ingratitude, Our approach is one of forgiveness. From the words of {’’ وَ هَلْ نُجٰزِيْۤ اِلَّا الْكَفُوْرَ ‘‘}, it is understood that here some words, which are mentioned ahead in parentheses, are omitted, that is, We gave them this recompense in return for what they did in ungratefulness (and exceeded all bounds in ingratitude), and We give such a severe recompense only to one who is extremely ungrateful.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

17. We gave them this punishment because of their ingratitude, and thus do We recompense [28] the ungrateful.

[28] That is, this punishment was not specific to the people of Saba alone, but whichever nation benefits from Allah's blessings and then forgets its True Benefactor and, instead of expressing gratitude, chooses the path of rebellion—Allah's way is that He subjects such a nation to a similar end.
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