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Surah Yaseen (36) — Ayah 28

Yaseen · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 442

۞ وَمَآ أَنزَلْنَا عَلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ مِن جُندٍ مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَمَا كُنَّا مُنزِلِينَ ﴿28﴾
And We sent not against his people after him a host from the heaven, nor was it needful for Us to send (such a thing).
۞ وَمَآ wamā And not
أَنزَلْنَا anzalnā We sent down
عَلَىٰ ʿalā upon
قَوْمِهِۦ qawmihi his people
مِنۢ min after him
بَعْدِهِۦ baʿdihi after him
مِن min any
جُندٍۢ jundin host
مِّنَ mina from
ٱلسَّمَآءِ l-samāi the heaven
وَمَا wamā and not
كُنَّا kunnā were We
مُنزِلِينَ munzilīna (to) send down

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 28){ وَ مَاۤ اَنْزَلْنَا عَلٰى قَوْمِهٖ مِنْۢ بَعْدِهٖ مِنْ جُنْدٍ مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ … :} To express the utter insignificance and worthlessness of this nation, it is stated that after him, We did not send down any army of angels from the sky to destroy his people, nor do We send an army of angels when We wish to completely annihilate a nation, because there is no need for it in this task. Rather, for this, even a single angel’s cry is sufficient. Yes, to help Our believing servants, We do send down thousands of angels who strengthen their hearts, and at that time, the punishment for the disbelievers is not given through the angels of the sky, but through the hands of the believers.

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.

28. 1. That is, after the killing of Habib Najjar, We did not send down any army of angels from the sky for their destruction. This is an indication towards the insignificant status of this nation.

28. 2. That is, for the nation whose destruction is decreed by some other means, We do not even send down angels there.

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).