Surah Faatir (35) — Ayah 13
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 { كُلٌّ يَّجْرِيْ لِاَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى :} That is, all these will continue until the Day of Resurrection; when the Resurrection comes, their functioning will cease and this system will no longer remain.
➌ { وَ الَّذِيْنَ تَدْعُوْنَ مِنْ دُوْنِهٖ …:’’ قِطْمِيْرٍ ‘‘} It refers to the thin membrane on a date stone, meaning the One whose attributes have been mentioned above is in reality your true Lord, who alone is the King of the heavens and the earth, and those whom you call upon considering them as fulfillers of needs and removers of difficulties, they are so helpless that not only are they not kings, they do not even own the thin membrane on a date stone. Some commentators have taken {’’ مِنْ دُوْنِهٖ ‘‘} to mean idols, but in reality, it includes everyone besides Allah Almighty, even to the extent that Allah Almighty commanded the Chief of the First and the Last (peace be upon him) to openly declare that he does not possess for himself any benefit or harm, nor for anyone else; then what status does any other saint or ascetic have? See Surah Al-A'raf (188) and Surah Al-Jinn (21). One proof of this is the following words of the next verse: « وَ يَوْمَ الْقِيٰمَةِ يَكْفُرُوْنَ بِشِرْكِكُمْ» [ فاطر : ۱۴ ] "And on the Day of Resurrection, they will deny your association (shirk)." It is clear that on the Day of Resurrection, it will not be the idols who deny their shirk, but rather the angels, prophets, and righteous people whose idols they used to make and whom they used to call upon, as Allah Almighty has quoted the statement of Isa (Jesus) (peace be upon him). See Surah Al-Ma'idah (116).
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.
13. 2 That is, they do not even own such a trivial thing, nor are they capable of creating it.
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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Gradual System of Day and Night:
That is, when the sun is about to rise, first a line of light appears on the sky; this is the beginning of the day. Then this light starts to spread, and everything becomes visible. Then, when the sun rises, the light increases even more, and until noon its brightness continues to grow, and heat and intensity keep increasing. Then, when the time of decline begins, in the same gradual manner, the heat and light start to decrease. Until, after some time following sunset, the light disappears, and in its place darkness increases. And all of this happens so slowly and gradually that it seems as if night is being wrapped over day and day over night. Night and day both gradually enter into each other, and in this coming and going of night and day, the sun has a major role. At night, in place of the sun, the moon provides light to the inhabitants of the earth. If Allah Almighty had not created this system of night and day, then nothing could remain alive, nor could any vegetation, etc., grow. And this system of the universe will continue in this way until the Day of Judgment. And when its arrangement is folded up, that is called the Day of Judgment. All these feats are of the True Lord, so He alone is truly worthy of worship. Now tell me, what beneficial things have your deities created for you? And if the answer to this question is in the negative, then from where did they get authority and control in this universe?
