سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 74

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إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ ﴿74﴾
Except the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, and 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 74) {اِلَّا عِبَادَ اللّٰهِ الْمُخْلَصِيْنَ :} That is, We destroyed all the deniers, except for those servants of Allah who were chosen for His oneness and worship; only they were saved. Ahead, a few stories of {’’مُنْذِرِيْنَ‘‘} (warners) and a few of {’’مُنْذَرِيْنَ‘‘} (those who were warned) are mentioned, so that the hearts of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and all callers to the truth may find reassurance, and those who deny the truth may take a lesson.

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.

74. 1. That is, only those remained safe from the dreadful end whom Allah saved by granting them the ability of faith and monotheism.

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