Surah Saba (34) — Ayah 37
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 The opposite of { فَاُولٰٓىِٕكَ لَهُمْ جَزَآءُ الضِّعْفِ بِمَا عَمِلُوْا : ’’ الضِّعْفِ ‘‘ ’’نِصْفٌ‘‘} is meant, that is, the like of something, just as much more, and then this word is used in the meaning of many times over, which can be ten times, seven hundred times, or even more than that. See Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261).
➌ { وَ هُمْ فِي الْغُرُفٰتِ : ’’اَلْغُرْفَةُ‘‘} High and lofty building, upper chamber. Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ أَهْلَ الْجَنَّةِ يَتَرَاءَوْنَ أَهْلَ الْغُرَفِ مِنْ فَوْقِهِمْ كَمَا يَتَرَاءَوْنَ الْكَوْكَبَ الدُّرِّيَّ الْغَابِرَ فِي الْأُفُقِ مِنَ الْمَشْرِقِ أَوِ الْمَغْرِبِ، لِتَفَاضُلِ مَا بَيْنَهُمْ، قَالُوْا يَا رَسُوْلَ اللّٰهِ! تِلْكَ مَنَازِلُ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ لَا يَبْلُغُهَا غَيْرُهُمْ، قَالَ بَلٰی، وَالَّذِيْ نَفْسِيْ بِيَدِهِ! رِجَالٌ آمَنُوْا بِاللّٰهِ وَ صَدَّقُوا الْمُرْسَلِيْنَ ] [بخاري، بدء الخلق، باب ما جاء في صفۃ الجنۃ … : ۳۲۵۶ ] “The people of Paradise will look at those above them in upper chambers as you see that star which is on the horizon in the east or west, because some of them will be superior to others.” The people said: “O Messenger of Allah! These will be the houses of the Prophets, which no one else will be able to reach?” He (peace be upon him) said: “Why not! By Him in Whose hand is my soul! Those people (will reach there) who believed in Allah and confirmed the Messengers.”
➍ { اٰمِنُوْنَ :} They will be without fear because the blessings of Paradise will be eternal and everlasting, and their worldly fears will be removed.
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.
37. 2. That is, the means to attain Our love and closeness is only faith and righteous deeds, as mentioned in the hadith: "Allah does not look at your appearances or your wealth, He looks at your hearts and your deeds." (Sahih Muslim)
37. 3. Rather, many times over—a good deed is rewarded at least tenfold, up to seven hundred times, or even more than that.
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.
[55] This sentence has two meanings: one is that wealth and children are not things that can become a means of nearness to Allah. Rather, these very things often become, for most people, a cause of Allah’s anger and wrath instead of nearness to Him, and they lead a person to ruin. Instead, the standard for nearness to Allah is faith and righteous deeds. The second meaning is that if a person has faith and also performs righteous deeds, then this very wealth and children can become a means of nearness to Allah for him. This is because he spends his wealth in the way of Allah and gives his children proper education and upbringing, making them obedient to Allah.
[56] ﴿ضعف﴾ (the opposite of half, i.e., double) means something equal to it, as much again (Mufradat al-Qur’an). Then, this word is also used in the sense of many times over. According to the explicit statements of the Book and Sunnah, this can be ten times, seven hundred times, or even more than that.
[57] There is also a subtle indication in this that the believers will reside in those lofty chambers of Paradise permanently and eternally. Because if a dwelling is temporary, a person cannot attain peace, tranquility, and satisfaction.
