سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 2

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 446

فَٱلزَّٰجِرَٰتِ زَجْرًا ﴿2﴾
By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.
فَٱلزَّٰجِرَٰتِ fal-zājirāti And those who drive
زَجْرًۭا zajran strongly

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 2){ فَالزّٰجِرٰتِ زَجْرًا :} "Fa" is evidence that they also refer to angels, whose mention is in the previous verse. {’’ زَجْرًا ‘‘} is for emphasis, meaning then by those angels! Whose rebuke is not ordinary but so powerful that the creatures created by Allah, no matter how immensely strong they may be, cannot withstand them, for example, the angels of death. (See An'am: 93) The angels appointed over winds and clouds, who drive and control them. (See Ra'd: 13) The angel appointed over mountains, who, upon the return of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) from Ta'if, offered by Allah's command that if you wish, I will crush the disbelievers of your people between the two mountains. The angel who will blow the trumpet, whose single rebuke will cause all people to rise from their graves onto the surface of the earth, as He said: « فَاِنَّمَا هِيَ زَجْرَةٌ وَّاحِدَةٌ (13) فَاِذَا هُمْ بِالسَّاهِرَةِ » [ النازعات : ۱۳، ۱۴] "So it will be but a single rebuke. Then suddenly they will be upon the surface of the earth."

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).