سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 89

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 449

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فَقَالَ إِنِّى سَقِيمٌ ﴿89﴾

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

And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَقَالَ faqāla And he said
إِنِّى innī Indeed, I am
سَقِيمٌۭ saqīmun sick

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 89) {فَقَالَ اِنِّيْ سَقِيْمٌ :} This was indeed a true statement, because generally a person’s health is somewhat unwell, but the people understood its meaning differently (that he was not able to go), by which Ibrahim (peace be upon him) succeeded in achieving his objective. Such statements, in which the speaker intends one thing and the listener understands something else, are called “ma‘arid,” through which a person avoids outright lying. For a detailed discussion on the hadith of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) regarding {’’ثَلَاثَ كَذِبَاتٍ‘‘}, see the commentary of Surah Al-Anbiya, Ayah (62, 63) ; the hadith is found in Sahih Bukhari (3358).

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.

89. 1. He looked at the sky for reflection and contemplation, as some people do. Or he did so to mislead his own people, who believed that the movement of the stars had an effect on the events of time. This incident took place when the day came for his people, which they used to celebrate by going out as a festival and national holiday. The people invited Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to go along with them. But Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was seeking solitude and an opportunity, so that he could destroy their idols. Thus, he considered this a favorable opportunity, thinking that when the whole nation goes out to the festival tomorrow, he would carry out his plan. And he said that he was sick, or that the movement of the heavens indicated that he was about to become sick. This statement was not entirely false; every human is somewhat ill in some way. Moreover, the polytheism of his people was a constant affliction in the heart of Ibrahim (peace be upon him), which caused him distress, as the necessary details of this have already been mentioned in Surah Al-Anbiya, 63.

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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