Surah Saba (34) — Ayah 49
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 مَا يُبْدِئُ الْبَاطِلُ وَ مَا يُعِيْدُ : ’’أَبْدَأَ يُبْدِءُ إِبْدَاءً‘‘} (From the verb form if‘āl) To do something initially, and "i‘adah" means to do it again. Every living person is not free from these two: either he does something for the first time or repeats it; however, the dead cannot do any of these. This is a saying that the Arabs use when a person or nation is completely annihilated: {’’إِنَّهُ مَا يُبْدِئُ وَمَا يُعِيْدُ‘‘} meaning he was completely wiped out, not even a trace remained.
➌ This prophecy was fulfilled shortly after the revelation of this verse. Abdullah bin Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) entered Makkah and there were three hundred and sixty idols placed around the Ka‘bah. The Prophet would strike each idol with a stick that was in his hand and say: «جَآءَ الْحَقُّ وَ زَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ اِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوْقًا » and «جَآءَ الْحَقُّ وَ مَا يُبْدِئُ الْبَاطِلُ وَ مَا يُعِيْدُ » [ بخاري، التفسیر، باب : «و قل جاء الحق و زھق الباطل » : ۴۷۲۰ ]
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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Falsehood Has No Legs to Stand On:
Here, by "falsehood," some people have meant false deities. That is, what in the universe did these false gods ever create before, that now they could do it again? The meaning is that these deities are absolutely powerless and utterly helpless. You people are attaching all sorts of baseless expectations to them. And if "falsehood" is taken in its own meaning, then it would mean that falsehood never attains permanence. As we say in our language, "Falsehood has no legs to stand on." Whenever you begin to investigate any matter, falsehood is immediately forced to leave. The opposite of falsehood is truth. That is, as truth arrives, falsehood departs on its own. On the day of the conquest of Makkah, when the Prophet ﷺ was knocking down the idols with his staff, he was reciting this verse along with it: ﴿وَقُلْ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ اِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوْقًا﴾
