Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
(The speaker) said: "Will you look down?"
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
قَالَqālaHe (will) say
هَلْhalWill
أَنتُمantumyou
مُّطَّلِعُونَmuṭṭaliʿūnabe looking
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 54) {قَالَهَلْاَنْتُمْمُّطَّلِعُوْنَ:} That believer will say to his companions and associates in Paradise, "Will you look into Hell? Perhaps he may be seen somewhere, so let us see what state he is in." Because seeing the one who tried to mislead him in Hell and showing him to his friends will bring joy, as Allah Almighty has said: « فَالْيَوْمَالَّذِيْنَاٰمَنُوْامِنَالْكُفَّارِيَضْحَكُوْنَ (34) عَلَىالْاَرَآىِٕكِيَنْظُرُوْنَ (35) هَلْثُوِّبَالْكُفَّارُمَاكَانُوْايَفْعَلُوْنَ »[ المطففین : ۳۴ تا ۳۶ ] "So today those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers, on thrones, observing. Have the disbelievers been repaid for what they used to do?"
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.
54. 1. That is, the person of Paradise will say to his companions in Paradise, "Do you wish that we look into Hell for a moment? Perhaps the one who used to say these things to me will be seen there, so I can show you that this was the person who used to say such things."
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.
54. Then he will say [31]: "Would you care to look (for him)?"
[31] This sentence could be the speech of Allah Almighty as well. In that case, it would mean that when the people of Paradise are engaged in conversation among themselves and one of them narrates the story of his worldly companion, Allah Almighty will ask them: Do you want to know about his circumstances? And it could also be the speech of the one narrating the story himself; in that case, it would mean: Come, let us find out about his condition.