Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 5
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 { يُكَوِّرُ الَّيْلَ عَلَى النَّهَارِ … : ’’كَوْرُ الْعِمَامَةِ وَ تَكْوِيْرُهَا‘‘} Wrapping a turban. In this verse, there is also an indication of the earth being round, that is, just as a turban is wrapped around the head so that each fold comes over the previous one and covers it, similarly Allah wraps the night over the day on the earth without any interval; as the fold of night advances, the light is concealed and darkness spreads, and behind it, the fold of day spreads in the form of the sun, through which the darkness of night is concealed and light spreads. See Surah Al-A'raf (54).
➌ { وَ سَخَّرَ الشَّمْسَ وَ الْقَمَرَ … :} For its explanation, see Surah Ar-Ra'd (2).
➍ { اَلَا هُوَ الْعَزِيْزُ الْغَفَّارُ :} The word {’’ اَلَا ‘‘} is for the purpose that you should ponder deeply over the content of this verse and pay special attention to it. {’’ الْعَزِيْزُ ‘‘} That is, He who created the heavens and the earth with truth, who wraps the night over the day and the day over the night, He alone is dominant over all; no one has the power to prevent what He wishes to do, or do what He wishes to prevent. {’’ الْغَفَّارُ ‘‘ } That is, despite such dominance and power, the reason He has given respite to His disobedient ones is that, along with immense dominance, He is also extremely concealing of His servants' sins and exceedingly forgiving.
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.
[8] That is, the earth, the heavens, or the universe have not been created without purpose; rather, there are countless wisdoms in them, and numerous objectives are being achieved through their creation.
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Proofs of Tawheed in the Alternation of Night and Day:
That is, if one looks towards the west at evening time, it appears that darkness is rising upwards from that direction, gradually increasing until the black night prevails. Similarly, at morning time, light appears from the east, which gradually increases and spreads over the entire sky, and when the sun rises, the universe becomes illuminated. It appears as if night is being wrapped over the day and day over the night. The thing that brightens and maintains the day is the sun, and the moon gives light at night. This sun and this moon, since the time they were created, have been serving mankind, and humans derive countless benefits from these celestial bodies. However, this system of the sun and the moon is not eternal. A time will come when their arrangement will be folded up.
[10] Allah Almighty is mightier than everything in the universe and dominant over all of them, Who is making these gigantic bodies work according to His will. And He is mentioned here as Forgiving in the sense that, although mankind has caused turmoil and corruption in this world, which would demand that this system be disrupted and humans destroyed, yet He is acting with forgiveness and forbearance.
