سُوْرَةُ النِّسَآءِ

Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 169

The Women · Medinan · Juz 6 · Page 104

إِلَّا طَرِيقَ جَهَنَّمَ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَآ أَبَدًا ۚ وَكَانَ ذَٰلِكَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ يَسِيرًا ﴿169﴾
Except the way of Hell, to dwell therein forever; and this is ever easy for Allâh.
إِلَّا illā Except
طَرِيقَ ṭarīqa (the) way
جَهَنَّمَ jahannama (to) Hell
خَـٰلِدِينَ khālidīna abiding
فِيهَآ fīhā in it
أَبَدًۭا ۚ abadan forever
وَكَانَ wakāna And is
ذَٰلِكَ dhālika that
عَلَى ʿalā for
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi Allah
يَسِيرًۭا yasīran easy

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 169) {اِلَّا طَرِيْقَ جَهَنَّمَ خٰلِدِيْنَ فِيْهَاۤ اَبَدًا ……:} That is, when they die in a state of disbelief and do not repent before death, they will go straight to Hell and will remain there forever. Taking them to Hell and then keeping them there forever is not difficult for Allah Almighty at all. Therefore, even now they have the opportunity to refrain from disbelief and stubbornness and to adopt the following of the Prophet (peace be upon you).

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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).