سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 97

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

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قَالُوا۟ ٱبْنُوا۟ لَهُۥ بُنْيَـٰنًا فَأَلْقُوهُ فِى ٱلْجَحِيمِ ﴿97﴾

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

They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالُوا۟ qālū They said
ٱبْنُوا۟ ib'nū Build
لَهُۥ lahu for him
بُنْيَـٰنًۭا bun'yānan a structure
فَأَلْقُوهُ fa-alqūhu and throw him
فِى fī into
ٱلْجَحِيمِ l-jaḥīmi the blazing Fire

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.

The tanween of {قَالُوا ابْنُوْا لَهٗ بُنْيَانًا … : ’’ بُنْيَانًا ‘‘} is for exaltation. {’’ الْجَحِيْمِ ‘‘} means a well-kindled fire, it is derived from {’’حَجَمَ فُلَانٌ النَّارَ‘‘ } (fa) (so-and-so kindled the fire well). When they were unable to answer the argument, they decided to build a large structure for Ibrahim (peace be upon him), fill it with fuel, set it on fire, and when it blazed fiercely, throw Ibrahim (peace be upon him) into it. The height and greatness of this enclosure or structure is evident from the word {’’ بُنْيَانًا ‘‘} and its tanween, but its measurements have not reached us through any reliable source.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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