Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 47
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 بَدَا لَهُمْ مِّنَ اللّٰهِ … :} That is, just as the people of Paradise will be given such blessings as no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined (see Sajdah: 17), likewise, before the disbelievers, there will come from Allah such punishments as they could never have imagined. Another explanation is that on the Day of Resurrection, the false hopes they had about themselves and the assumptions they had regarding the help of their intercessors and problem-solvers, on that day, from Allah, the exact opposite will be presented before them, which they could never have imagined, and the deeds they considered as good will appear before them in the form of evils. It is narrated from Sufyan Thawri that he recited this verse and said: {’’وَيْلٌ لِأَهْلِ الرِّيَاءِ، وَيْلٌ لِأَهْلِ الرِّيَاءِ‘‘} "Woe to those who show off, woe to those who show off." (Al-Wasit) Because on the Day of Resurrection, they will face a situation contrary to their hopes, as is mentioned in the hadith about the ostentatious scholar, martyr, and generous person.
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.
47. 1 That is, the severity of the punishment, its horrors, and its various types will be such that they could never have imagined them.
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 Ransom for Shirk:
In this verse, the wrongdoers refer to these very polytheists who distribute Allah’s attributes among others. Then they widely propagate such fabricated matters. When the oneness of Allah alone is proclaimed, they think that this is, indirectly, an insult to their saints. Such people will face this fate on the Day of Resurrection: if all the treasures of the earth and the heavens were in their possession, they would wish to give all of it away to escape the punishment that will befall them due to these sins. But even this will be impossible, and they will have to bear the punishment for their sins.
