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Surah Yaseen (36) — Ayah 4

Yaseen · Meccan · Juz 22 · Page 440

عَلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ ﴿4﴾
On the Straight Path (i.e. on Allâh’s religion of Islâmic Monotheism).
عَلَىٰ ʿalā On
صِرَٰطٍۢ ṣirāṭin a Path
مُّسْتَقِيمٍۢ mus'taqīmin Straight

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 4) {عَلٰى صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيْمٍ:} That is, you are upon the religion of Tawheed, which directly leads to Allah, as He said: « وَ عَلَى اللّٰهِ قَصْدُ السَّبِيْلِ وَ مِنْهَا جَآىِٕرٌ » [ النحل : ۹ ] “And the straight path leads to Allah, and among them are some (paths) that are crooked.” The same thing is mentioned in these verses: « وَ اِنَّكَ لَتَهْدِيْۤ اِلٰى صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيْمٍ (52) صِرَاطِ اللّٰهِ الَّذِيْ لَهٗ مَا فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ مَا فِي الْاَرْضِ اَلَاۤ اِلَى اللّٰهِ تَصِيْرُ الْاُمُوْرُ » [ الشوریٰ : ۵۲، ۵۳ ] “And indeed, you surely guide to the straight path. The path of Allah, to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Behold! All matters return to Allah.”

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.

4. 1. That is, you ﷺ are on the path of those Prophets who have passed before. Or, you are on such a path that is straight and leads to the desired destination (Paradise).

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).