سُوْرَةُ الزُّمَرِ

Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 66

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بَلِ ٱللَّهَ فَٱعْبُدْ وَكُن مِّنَ ٱلشَّـٰكِرِينَ ﴿66﴾
Nay! But worship Allâh (Alone and none else), and be among the grateful.
بَلِ bali Nay
ٱللَّهَ l-laha But worship Allah
فَٱعْبُدْ fa-uʿ'bud But worship Allah
وَكُن wakun and be
مِّنَ mina among
ٱلشَّـٰكِرِينَ l-shākirīna the thankful ones

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 66) ➊ By bringing the word {’’ اللّٰهَ ‘‘} first in {بَلِ اللّٰهَ فَاعْبُدْ:}, exclusivity is created in the speech, meaning (do not associate partners with Allah) rather (if you have sense, or if you must worship) then worship only Allah, do not worship anyone besides Him.
{ وَ كُنْ مِّنَ الشّٰكِرِيْنَ :} means, upon being granted the understanding of the belief in Tawheed and being given the ability to worship Allah alone, become among His grateful servants, because there is no greater blessing than this.

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.

66. 1. Just as in اِیَّاکَ نَعْبُدُ, here too the object (Allah) has been brought forward to create the meaning of exclusivity, that only the One Allah should be worshipped.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).