Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 5
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ {وَ رَبُّ الْمَشَارِقِ : ’’ الْمَشَارِقِ ‘‘ ’’مَشْرِقٌ‘‘} is the plural of 'Mashriq', meaning places of rising. The sun does not always rise from the exact middle of the eastern direction; rather, in summer its rising point shifts towards the north, and in winter towards the south, and every day the sun rises from a different place. In this way, throughout the year, the sun has 365 points of rising. Then, in this universe, not only does the sun move, but the moon and countless planets also rise and set. Each has its own places of rising, which, like the sun’s, keep changing. In this sense, the number of places of rising is beyond our calculation. Here, only the mention of “places of rising” is deemed sufficient, because it is obvious that the One who is Lord of the places of rising is also the Lord of the places of setting. In Surah Al-Ma’arij (70), an oath is taken by the Lord of both the places of rising and setting. Allah Almighty being the Lord of the places of rising means that He alone is the Owner of the movement of the sun and all these planets; no one else has any share in this. In {’’ رَبُّ الْمَشَارِقِ ‘‘} there is another point: in its daily movement, the sun rises successively over different parts of this earth. Wherever a part of the earth comes before the sun, that is its place of rising. In this sense too, neither the places of rising nor the places of setting can be counted. (Al-Wasit)
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.
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.
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How Many Mashariq and Magharib Are There?
Mashariq refers to countless easts. The sun does not always rise from the exact eastern direction; rather, in summer its east shifts towards the north, and in winter towards the south. The angle of the sun’s east is different every day; in this sense, there are 365 easts of the sun in a year. Furthermore, in this universe, not only the sun is revolving, but thousands of other planets are also in motion. And each of them has its own east or place of rising. In addition, changes also occur in their easts just like the sun’s easts. In this respect, the number of easts goes beyond our calculation. And Allah Ta’ala being Rabb al-Mashariq means that He alone is the Owner of the movement of all these planets and He alone has control over them, which means that just as Allah Ta’ala is the Owner of the easts, He is also the Owner of the wests. The magharib (wests) are not mentioned here, however, in Surah Ma’arij, verse number 40, magharib are also mentioned.
