سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 179

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

وَأَبْصِرْ فَسَوْفَ يُبْصِرُونَ ﴿179﴾
And watch and they shall see (the torment)!
وَأَبْصِرْ wa-abṣir And see
فَسَوْفَ fasawfa so soon
يُبْصِرُونَ yub'ṣirūna they will see

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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179. 1. This is stated again for emphasis. Or, the first sentence refers to the worldly punishment that befell the people of Makkah at the hands of the Muslims in the battles of Badr, Uhud, and other wars, in the form of the killing and taking of spoils of the disbelievers. And in the second sentence, the punishment is mentioned which these disbelievers and polytheists will face in the Hereafter.

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).