سُوْرَةُ فَاطِرٍ

Surah Faatir (35) — Ayah 31

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وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ هُوَ ٱلْحَقُّ مُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بِعِبَادِهِۦ لَخَبِيرٌۢ بَصِيرٌ ﴿31﴾
And what We have revealed to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), of the Book (the Qur’ân), it is the (very) truth [that you (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) and your followers must act on its instructions], confirming that which was (revealed) before it. Verily! Allâh is indeed All-Aware, and All-Seer of His slaves.
وَٱلَّذِىٓ wa-alladhī And (that) which
أَوْحَيْنَآ awḥaynā We have revealed
إِلَيْكَ ilayka to you
مِنَ mina of
ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ l-kitābi the Book
هُوَ huwa it
ٱلْحَقُّ l-ḥaqu (is) the truth
مُصَدِّقًۭا muṣaddiqan confirming
لِّمَا limā what (was)
بَيْنَ bayna before it
يَدَيْهِ ۗ yadayhi before it
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
بِعِبَادِهِۦ biʿibādihi of His slaves
لَخَبِيرٌۢ lakhabīrun surely, (is) All-Aware
بَصِيرٌۭ baṣīrun All-Seer

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 31) ➊ {وَ الَّذِيْۤ اَوْحَيْنَاۤ اِلَيْكَ مِنَ الْكِتٰبِ هُوَ الْحَقُّ … :} Its conjunction is with {’’ اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ يَتْلُوْنَ كِتٰبَ اللّٰهِ ‘‘}. After mentioning the virtue of the scholars who recite the Book of Allah, it is said: "And this Book which We have revealed to you, it alone is the complete truth." As for all the other books that contain the essence of Allah’s being, attributes, and His commands, among those authored by people, even if they contain some part of the truth, most of it is falsehood. And those that were previously revealed by Allah, such as the Torah and the Gospel, due to later alterations and additions, some false things have also been included in them. Whatever statements in them are true, this Book confirms them, and whatever is false, it refutes them. Therefore, this Book is the protector of their original and authentic contents. Now, since complete truth is found only in this Book, you and your community should act only upon it.

{ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ بِعِبَادِهٖ لَخَبِيْرٌۢ بَصِيْرٌ:} That is, Allah is fully aware of the needs of His servants and is fully observant of their deeds. He has revealed this Book to you, keeping in view all their needs and the needs of their time.

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.

31. 1. That upon which it is necessary for you and your Ummah to act.
31. 2. Of the Torah and the Gospel, etc. This is evidence that the Noble Quran is revealed by that Allah who revealed the previous books; that is why both affirm and confirm each other.
31. 3. This is the result of His knowledge and awareness that He revealed a new book, because He knows that the previous books have been subject to alteration and are no longer capable of providing guidance.

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.

31. (O Prophet!) The Book We have revealed to you is indeed the Truth [36], confirming the Scriptures that came before it. Surely, Allah is All-Aware of His servants and All-Seeing.

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The Meaning of the Quran Being True is to Take Account of the Realities of Life:

It is true because it has been revealed by the Being who created man. No one else can be as aware of human nature as He is. All the commands and instructions of this Book are in accordance with human nature and are based on the interests of all humanity. They are also the guarantors of the welfare of mankind. That Being is fully aware of the nature of His servants and their circumstances. That is why some of His commands are unchangeable and eternal, which were also present in the previous heavenly books. In this regard, this Quran confirms them. And there are also some new commands. Some have also been changed, and all of this is exactly in accordance with the requirements of the circumstances of the servants. Then He also grants concessions to His weak and disabled servants. And He also takes into account allowances in commands according to circumstances, because He is fully aware of the circumstances of all His servants.