Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 36
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 { وَ يُخَوِّفُوْنَكَ بِالَّذِيْنَ مِنْ دُوْنِهٖ… :} The disbelievers would frighten the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) with their deities and say, "Refrain from speaking ill of our gods, otherwise they will harm you and drive you mad," just as the polytheists of this age and the custodians and caretakers of graves, who are Muslims only in name and call upon saints and pious people, offer vows and offerings to them, travel from afar to hold festivals at their graves, stand before them with folded hands in great humility, some circumambulate their graves and prostrate, in short, perform every kind of worship. So when someone forbids them and tells them not to associate anyone with Allah, they frighten them with their deities, saying, "So-and-so did not acknowledge them and was destroyed, he suffered such and such loss." Fools and ignorant people are frightened by such talk and begin to worship them. Therefore, Allah said: «وَ مَنْ يُّضْلِلِ اللّٰهُ فَمَا لَهٗ مِنْ هَادٍ» That is, these people are astray, and whomever Allah leads astray, there is no one to guide him.
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.
36. 2. Who brings one out from this misguidance and sets him on the path of guidance.
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 Polytheists’ Fear of Retaliation from Their Deities:
The addressees of this statement are the polytheists of Makkah, who would often say to you ﷺ: “Stop insulting our deities. Whoever has ever shown disrespect to them has been destroyed and ruined. Therefore, if you do not refrain from such words, the same fate will befall you.” In response to this, Allah Almighty said: Is Allah not sufficient for His servant? It should be clear that this address is not limited only to the polytheists of Makkah, but applies to polytheists of every era and every place. There is no need to look far; just observe the popular accounts of the saints of our own land. In them, you will find ample material such as: “So-and-so insulted such-and-such shrine, and within a few days his business was ruined,” or “So-and-so uttered disrespectful words about such-and-such saint, and he fell so ill that he never recovered.” Furthermore, this chain of retaliation is not limited only to living saints and spiritual leaders; if someone shows disrespect to deceased saints, they too are believed to take their revenge. Thus, the mission of the prophets is to make Allah’s servants fear only Allah and make them independent of all besides Allah, whereas the mission of these polytheists is completely contrary to that of the prophets. They keep ensnaring people by frightening them only with the retaliation of their deities and saints. Then, in the mention of these beloved ones of Allah, Allah Himself is relegated to the background.
