سُوْرَةُ فَاطِرٍ

Surah Faatir (35) — Ayah 20

The Originator · Meccan · Juz 22 · Page 437

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وَلَا ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتُ وَلَا ٱلنُّورُ ﴿20﴾

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

Nor are (alike) darkness (disbelief) and light (Belief in Islâmic Monotheism).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَا walā And not
ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتُ l-ẓulumātu the darkness[es]
وَلَا walā and not
ٱلنُّورُ l-nūru [the] light

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 20) {وَ لَا الظُّلُمٰتُ وَ لَا النُّوْرُ : } This is an example of disbelief and faith: disbelief is darknesses, and faith is light. The forms and paths of falsehood and disbelief are countless, so the plural word { ’’ الظُّلُمٰتُ ‘‘} has been used for it, whereas truth is one and the path of faith is also only one, so the singular word {’’ النُّوْرُ ‘‘} has been used for it. The negation particle {’’ لَا ‘‘} has been used twice for emphasis.

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.

20. 1. By "the blind" is meant the disbeliever, and by "the one with sight" is meant the believer; by "darknesses" is meant falsehood, and by "light" is meant the truth. There are countless types of falsehood, so the plural form is used for it, and since the truth is not multiple, it is one, the singular form is used for 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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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