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Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 164

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

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وَمَا مِنَّآ إِلَّا لَهُۥ مَقَامٌ مَّعْلُومٌ ﴿164﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَا wamā And not
مِنَّآ minnā among us
إِلَّا illā except
لَهُۥ lahu for him
مَقَامٌۭ maqāmun (is) a position
مَّعْلُومٌۭ maʿlūmun known

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.

(Ayah 164) {وَ مَا مِنَّاۤ اِلَّا لَهٗ مَقَامٌ مَّعْلُوْمٌ :} From here, Allah Almighty has mentioned through the words of the angels their own admission that they are not the children of Allah, but rather His perfectly obedient servants who are constantly engaged in His worship and glorification. That is, in contrast to your polytheistic belief, the statement of the angels themselves is that each one of us angels has a designated rank and position, beyond which we cannot go. Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ إِنِّي أَرٰی مَا لاَ تَرَوْنَ وَأَسْمَعُ مَا لاَ تَسْمَعُوْنَ، أَطَّتِ السَّمَاءُ وَحُقَّ لَهَا أَنْ تَئِطَّ مَا فِيْهَا مَوْضِعُ أَرْبَعِ أَصَابِعَ إِلاَّ وَمَلَكٌ وَاضِعٌ جَبْهَتَهُ سَاجِدًا لِلّٰهِ، وَاللّٰهِ! لَوْ تَعْلَمُوْنَ مَا أَعْلَمُ لَضَحِكْتُمْ قَلِيْلاً وَلَبَكَيْتُمْ كَثِيْرًا ] [ ترمذي، الزھد، باب قول النبي صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم لو تعلمون ما أعلم… : ۲۳۱۲، و صححہ الألباني، أنظر تراجعات الألباني، ح : ۳۳ ] "I see what you do not see and I hear what you do not hear. The sky creaks, and it has the right to creak. There is not a space of four fingers in it except that there is an angel placing his forehead in prostration to Allah. By Allah! If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much."

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

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.

164. 1. That is, for the worship of Allah. This is the statement of the angels.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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