Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 32
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 Lying against Allah means shirk, that is, worshipping someone else along with Him, and several forms of this have been mentioned from the beginning of this surah up to here. For example, worshipping some saints to attain closeness to Allah, declaring angels or Messiah and Uzair (peace be upon them) or anyone else as Allah’s children, calling only upon Allah in times of distress and hardship, but when a blessing is granted from Him, forgetting Him and associating partners with Him, thereby leading people astray, and worshipping taghut, etc. Allah has refuted all of these and summarized in this verse, which is why the verse begins with “fa” (then): then who is more unjust than the one who lies against Allah and gives His right to others? For further details on lying against Allah, see the exegesis of these verses: Surah Al-An’am (21), Al-A’raf (37), Hud (18), and Al-Ankabut (68).
➌ { وَ كَذَّبَ بِالصِّدْقِ اِذْ جَآءَهٗ:} The meaning of sidq (truth) is that which corresponds to reality, is true; here it refers to the oneness of Allah, the Hereafter, and Prophethood. That is, if the truth does not reach a person, he may have an excuse, but the one to whom the truth and reality comes and, without bothering to reflect, rejects it as soon as he hears it, or, despite understanding it, rejects it out of stubbornness as soon as it comes—meaning, the one who lies against Allah and rejects the truth as soon as he hears it, there is no one more unjust than him.
➍ Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) has explained this verse in another way: “That is, if the Prophet falsely claimed something in the name of Allah, then who is worse than him? And if he was truthful and you rejected him, then who is worse than you?” (Mawdhih) According to this explanation, the referent of {’’ مِمَّنْ كَذَبَ عَلَى اللّٰهِ ‘‘} is different and the referent of {’’ وَ كَذَّبَ بِالصِّدْقِ ‘‘} is different, whereas according to the first explanation, both attributes are of the same person.
➎ {اَلَيْسَ فِيْ جَهَنَّمَ مَثْوًى لِّلْكٰفِرِيْنَ: ’’ مَثْوًى ‘‘ ’’ثَوٰي يَثْوِيْ ثَوَاءً وَثُوِيًّا‘‘} is a noun of place on the pattern of {’’مَضٰي يَمْضِيْ مَضَاءً وَ مُضِيًّا‘‘}, meaning to stay, to reside. For exegesis, see Surah Al-Ankabut (68). Instead of saying, “Is there not a place in Hell for them?” it is said, “Is there not a place in Hell for the disbelievers?” The purpose is to express that their abode in Hell is due to their disbelief, i.e., hiding and denying the truth.
➏ The use of the plural in {’’اَلْكَافِرِيْنَ‘‘} shows that in {’’ مِمَّنْ كَذَبَ عَلَى اللّٰهِ ‘‘} (the one who lies against Allah), {’’مَنْ‘‘} is for generality, meaning it does not refer to one person but to all those who lie against Allah and reject the truth.
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.
23. 2. In which there is Tawheed, commands and obligations, belief in resurrection, abstaining from prohibitions, glad tidings for the believers, and punishments for the disbelievers. This religion and Shariah which Muhammad Rasulullah ﷺ brought, is declared false.
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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Who are the greatest wrongdoers?
That is, on the Day of Resurrection, the greatest wrongdoer and the most deserving of punishment will be the person who fabricated such beliefs that Allah has delegated many of His powers and authorities to His beloved ones. And whatever powers they possess are only those granted by Allah; they are not inherent to them. Then, when they are informed of the reality, they consider the one who explains it to be a liar and oppose him. Another meaning could be that if someone falsely claims to be a prophet of Allah and says that Allah’s word is revealed to him, then such a person is the greatest wrongdoer. And if someone is truly a prophet of Allah and presents Allah’s word, but the listener denies him, then this person is the greatest wrongdoer. According to the first meaning, the referent of this verse is a single person, and according to the second meaning, there are two different persons. And all these are types of great wrongdoers.
