سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 156

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 452

أَمْ لَكُمْ سُلْطَـٰنٌ مُّبِينٌ ﴿156﴾
Or is there for you a plain authority?
أَمْ am Or
لَكُمْ lakum (is) for you
سُلْطَـٰنٌۭ sul'ṭānun an authority
مُّبِينٌۭ mubīnun clear

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 157,156){ اَمْ لَكُمْ سُلْطٰنٌ مُّبِيْنٌ … :} To prove a claim, either there is eyewitness testimony or some transmitted evidence. The rejection of eyewitness testimony is stated by saying: Were you present when We created the angels? Obviously, you were not present. Now, a demand for any reliable transmitted evidence is made: Do you have any such book from Allah in which it is written that the angels are Allah’s daughters? When this is also not the case, then it is clear that your beliefs are fabricated and false.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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).