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Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 63

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 448

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إِنَّا جَعَلْنَـٰهَا فِتْنَةً لِّلظَّـٰلِمِينَ ﴿63﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِنَّا innā Indeed, We
جَعَلْنَـٰهَا jaʿalnāhā [We] have made it
فِتْنَةًۭ fit'natan a trial
لِّلظَّـٰلِمِينَ lilẓẓālimīna for the wrongdoers

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 63) {اِنَّا جَعَلْنٰهَا فِتْنَةً لِّلظّٰلِمِيْنَ:} Here, {’’اَلظَّالِمِيْنَ‘‘} refers to the disbelievers and polytheists, and "Zaqqum" is a trial for them. The evidence for this is that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recited this statement of Allah: « اِنَّ شَجَرَتَ الزَّقُّوْمِ (43) طَعَامُ الْاَثِيْمِ (44) كَالْمُهْلِ يَغْلِيْ فِي الْبُطُوْنِ (45) كَغَلْيِ الْحَمِيْمِ» [ الدخان : ۴۳ تا ۴۶ ] "Indeed, the tree of Zaqqum is the food of the sinner. Like molten copper, it boils in the bellies. Like the boiling of scalding water." And this statement: «ثُمَّ اِنَّكُمْ اَيُّهَا الضَّآلُّوْنَ الْمُكَذِّبُوْنَ (51) لَاٰكِلُوْنَ مِنْ شَجَرٍ مِّنْ زَقُّوْمٍ» [ الواقعۃ : ۵۱، ۵۲ ] "Then indeed you, O those astray, who deny, will surely eat from the trees of Zaqqūm." The believers had no difficulty accepting this, because they were certain that whatever Allah and His Messenger say is the truth. It was only the disbelievers who said, how can a tree exist in fire? See also Surah Bani Isra'il (60).

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.

63. 1. The test is because eating its fruit in itself is a very great trial. Some have called it a trial in the sense that they denied its existence, saying that when there will be fire everywhere in Hell, how can a tree exist there? Here, the wrongdoers refer to the people of Hell upon whom Hell will be made obligatory.

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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