سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 40

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 447

إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ ﴿40﴾
Save the chosen slaves of Allâh (i.e. the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).
إِلَّا illā Except
عِبَادَ ʿibāda (the) slaves
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi (of) Allah
ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ l-mukh'laṣīna the chosen ones

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 40){ اِلَّا عِبَادَ اللّٰهِ الْمُخْلَصِيْنَ :} Except for those servants of Allah whom He has purified for Himself, about whom even Iblis admitted that he would not be able to mislead them (see Surah Sad: 83). They will not taste the painful punishment, nor will there be any severity in their reckoning. Rather, Allah Almighty will increase their good deeds tenfold to seven hundredfold, or even beyond measure, and if there are any bad deeds, He will forgive them.

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.

40. 1. That is, they will be safe from punishment, their shortcomings will also be forgiven if there are any, and the reward for each good deed will be given many times over.

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).