سُوْرَةُ الزُّمَرِ

Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 33

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وَٱلَّذِى جَآءَ بِٱلصِّدْقِ وَصَدَّقَ بِهِۦٓ ۙ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُتَّقُونَ ﴿33﴾
And he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) who has brought the truth (this Qur’ân and Islâmic Monotheism) and (those who) believed therein (i.e. the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism), those are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - See V.2:2).
وَٱلَّذِى wa-alladhī And the one who
جَآءَ jāa brought
بِٱلصِّدْقِ bil-ṣid'qi the truth
وَصَدَّقَ waṣaddaqa and believed
بِهِۦٓ ۙ bihi in it
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ulāika those
هُمُ humu [they]
ٱلْمُتَّقُونَ l-mutaqūna (are) the righteous

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 33) ➊ { وَ الَّذِيْ جَآءَ بِالصِّدْقِ وَ صَدَّقَ بِهٖۤ : ’’ الَّذِيْ ‘‘ } refers to the group opposite to the first group, and just as in the first verse, { ’’مَنْ‘‘}, in this verse { ’’ الَّذِيْ ‘‘} is for generality. By this is meant the Prophet (peace be upon him) and every person who rises with his (peace be upon him) call, because these people are both bringers of the truth and acceptors of it. The condition of affirmation along with bringing the truth is set because sometimes a person states the truth, but due to his arrogance, he is not ready to accept it. Therefore, only the one who possesses both truthfulness and affirmation is worthy of praise, because his truthfulness is proof of his knowledge, and affirmation is proof of his humility and being free from arrogance. (Sa'di) Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) writes: "The one who brought the truth is the Prophet, and the one who accepted the truth is the believer." (Muwaddih) According to this exegesis, the referents of both are different, so some commentators have taken the bringer of the truth to mean the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him), because he (peace be upon him) was the first to bring the truth in this Ummah, and the one who affirmed it to mean Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), because he was the first to believe in him (peace be upon him). Although, apart from Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), all believers are also included among those who affirmed him (peace be upon him), and all callers are also included among the bringers of the truth who invited to Islam.

{اُولٰٓىِٕكَ هُمُ الْمُتَّقُوْنَ :} That is, these are the people who avoid shirk and remain safe from Hell.

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.

33. 1. By this is meant the Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, who brought the true religion. According to some, this is general and refers to every person who calls to monotheism and guides towards the Shariah of Allah.

33. 2. Some take this to refer to Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq, who was the first to affirm the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and believe in him. Some have also kept this general, including all believers who have faith in the Prophethood of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and consider him truthful.

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.

33. And the one who brings the truth and the one who confirms it [49]—they are the righteous.

[49] This verse is the counterpart of the previous verse. Its referent can be one person or two different ones. That is, the person who himself presents the truth, always speaks the truth, and if a true statement is presented before him, he affirms it—such a person is truly righteous. In the second case, the one who speaks the truth is the Messenger, and those who affirm him are the believers. And such people are those who fear Allah.