Surah Saba (34) — Ayah 41
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 { بَلْ كَانُوْا يَعْبُدُوْنَ الْجِنَّ … :} That is, although outwardly they made idols of us and worshipped us, in reality they were worshipping the devils, because it was the devils who showed them this path—to consider others as deities besides You, to present offerings to them, and to call upon them for the fulfillment of their needs. By {’’ الْجِنَّ ‘‘} is meant the devils, as stated elsewhere: «اِنْ يَّدْعُوْنَ مِنْ دُوْنِهٖۤ اِلَّاۤ اِنٰثًا وَ اِنْ يَّدْعُوْنَ اِلَّا شَيْطٰنًا مَّرِيْدًا » [ النساء : ۱۱۷ ] "They do not call upon except female deities, and they do not call upon except a rebellious devil."
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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Worship of Anyone Besides Allah is Actually Worship of Satan:
Here, "jinn" refers to the devils, and in the Quran, both these words are used as synonyms for each other. In response to Allah’s question, the angels will say: What concern do we have with these unfortunate polytheists who, leaving You, considered us their guardians? Whereas in reality, You are our guardian as well as theirs, and always have been. But as for their considering us their guardians, we never told them any such thing. This lesson was taught to them by Satan. It was at his instigation that they continued to worship us, so in reality, they were not worshipping us but rather those devils whose obedient followers they became and acted upon their commands.
[64] That is, sometimes it would happen that the purpose for which they offered vows and offerings before an idol would be fulfilled, or a devil would speak from within the idol, so due to such coincidental occurrences, their belief would become even stronger. Whereas, only those of their purposes would be fulfilled which had already been decreed by Allah to be fulfilled.
