Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 22
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ {فَوَيْلٌ لِّلْقٰسِيَةِ قُلُوْبُهُمْ … : ’’اَلْقَاسِيَةُ‘‘ ’’قَسَا يَقْسُوْ قَسْوَةً‘‘} is a feminine active participle. For the meaning of {’’قَسْوَةٌ‘‘}, see Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah (74): the explanation of «ثُمَّ قَسَتْ قُلُوْبُكُمْ ».
➌ { اُولٰٓىِٕكَ فِيْ ضَلٰلٍ مُّبِيْنٍ : } What greater misguidance can there be than for a person to turn away from his very Master?
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.
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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The Meaning of Sharh Sadr:
To open the breast for Islam means that such certainty in the truth of Islam is established in the heart that there remains no room for any kind of doubt or suspicion. And a person becomes so prepared to face the difficulties that arise in this path that he would not be willing to turn back from it at any cost. Although such sharh sadr is only attained by the grace of Allah, even this grace is granted by Allah only to the one who himself is willing to accept the truth.
[34] By this light is meant the Book revealed by Allah Almighty, which guides him in every field of life and at every turn. Then after this is the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, who, by practically implementing the commands of Allah, presented himself as a model before the Ummah.
[35] That is, on one side is the person whose breast Allah has opened for Islam and who, with the light granted by Allah, is walking on the path of Allah with utmost peace and tranquility. On the other side is the person whose heart becomes constricted as soon as he hears the truth, and the effects of displeasure begin to appear on his face. Then his stubbornness, enmity, and obstinacy have made his heart as hard as stone, into which not even a drop of goodness can penetrate. No admonition has any effect on him, nor is he ever granted the ability to remember Allah. He either follows his own desires or wanders in the darkness of the customs and blind imitation of his forefathers. Can these two be alike in terms of their outcome?
