Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 24
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 In the world, when a person faces fire or anything painful, he uses his hands as a shield to protect his face from it. On the Day of Resurrection, since the hands of the people of Hell will be tied, they will be forced to use their faces as a shield against the punishment, meaning the worst blows of punishment will strike directly on their faces.
➌ {وَ قِيْلَ لِلظّٰلِمِيْنَ ذُوْقُوْا … :} meaning, they will try to protect themselves from the punishment with their faces, but this will not avail them at all; rather, the Fire will cover them from every side. Instead of saying "it will be said to them," it is said, "it will be said to those wrongdoers," the purpose being to make clear that the cause of their punishment will be their wrongdoing, and it will be said to them, "Taste the recompense of what you used to earn."
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.
[40] It is human nature that when a blow is about to strike his body, he first tries to fend it off with his hands, that is, he defends himself from the incoming strike with his hands. And if the attack is severe and cannot be stopped with the hands, he is willing to let any other part of his body be struck, but in any way possible, he tries to protect his face from that blow. On the Day of Resurrection, their hands will be tied and their helplessness will be such that they will be forced to endure that punishment on their faces. Then, at the same time, it will also be said to them that this is the recompense for your own deeds. Here, the next part of the question is omitted, and the sentence is thus completed: Can such a person be like the believer who, in the Hereafter, has no fear of any pain or loss, but rather, on that day, enjoys every kind of comfort and peace?
