Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 102
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 { فَانْظُرْ مَا ذَا تَرٰى:} The purpose of asking the son's opinion was not that if he refused, he would not act upon Allah's command, but rather he wanted to include his son in obedience to Allah's command, and he hoped that the son would surely express readiness to comply with Allah's command, because Allah had given him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy, and indeed the son proved to be forbearing by saying what is mentioned in the next sentence.
➌ { قَالَ يٰۤاَبَتِ افْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ:’’ يٰۤاَبَتِ ‘‘} For explanation, see Surah Yusuf (4). From this it is understood that Ismail (peace be upon him) did not consider it merely a dream but a command from Allah, and said, O my father! Do what you are commanded. This is clear evidence that the dream of the prophets is revelation. Both Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them) understood it as such, and both were ready to comply with it as a command from Allah.
➍ { سَتَجِدُنِيْۤ اِنْ شَآءَ اللّٰهُ مِنَ الصّٰبِرِيْنَ :} In this, along with the perfect obedience of Ismail (peace be upon him), his perfect patience is also manifested, which was the result of his being {’’ غُلَامٌ حَلِيْمٌ ‘‘}. Along with obedience and patience, his beautiful etiquette for Allah Almighty is also manifested, that he made his obedience and sacrifice subject to the will of Allah, that if He wills, I will be patient in this trial.
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
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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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The Dream About Sacrificing the Son:
When Sayyiduna Isma'il ؑ reached the age where he could assist his father in his work, Sayyiduna Ibrahim ؑ was put through another great trial. For three consecutive nights, he saw in a dream that he was sacrificing that very son whom he had prayed to Allah for, and who was becoming his support in old age. Thus, he understood that this was a command from Allah.
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Asking the Son:
Accordingly, Sayyiduna Ibrahim ؑ told his young son about this dream and sought his opinion. He ؑ did not seek his son's opinion because, if the son was not willing or refused, he ؑ would refrain from fulfilling Allah's command; rather, he asked to see whether the son would indeed prove to be righteous or not, for the prayer he ؑ had made was for a righteous son.
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The Dream of a Prophet is Revelation:
From this, it is understood that upon hearing the dream, Sayyiduna Isma'il ؑ also reached the conclusion that it was a command from Allah, from which it is deduced that the dream of a prophet is also revelation, and this is supported by some other verses and hadith as well.
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The Son's Unparalleled Obedience:
Sayyiduna Isma'il ؑ was so cheerful and open-hearted in his willingness to be sacrificed that no other example of this can be found in the world. He proved to be a most righteous and extremely obedient son. For the command to sacrifice the son was given to the father, not to the son to be sacrificed. The son, by accepting his father's command without any hesitation, attained the utmost pleasure of both his father and his Lord.
