سُوْرَةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ

Surah Ghafir (40) — Ayah 75

The Forgiver · Meccan · Juz 24 · Page 475

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ذَٰلِكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَفْرَحُونَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَبِمَا كُنتُمْ تَمْرَحُونَ ﴿75﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

That was because you had been exulting in the earth without any right (by worshipping others instead of Allâh and by committing crimes), and that you used to rejoice extremely (in your error).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ذَٰلِكُم dhālikum That was
بِمَا bimā because
كُنتُمْ kuntum you used to
تَفْرَحُونَ tafraḥūna rejoice
فِى fī in
ٱلْأَرْضِ l-arḍi the earth
بِغَيْرِ bighayri without
ٱلْحَقِّ l-ḥaqi right
وَبِمَا wabimā and because
كُنتُمْ kuntum you used to
تَمْرَحُونَ tamraḥūna be insolent

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.

(Ayah 75) ➊ {ذٰلِكُمْ بِمَا كُنْتُمْ تَفْرَحُوْنَ فِي الْاَرْضِ: ’’فَرَحٌ‘‘} “To exult with joy” refers to a state of the heart, and {’’مَرَحٌ‘‘} “to strut” refers to the arrogance that appears through the limbs as a result of that joy, as mentioned in Surah Bani Isra’il: « وَ لَا تَمْشِ فِي الْاَرْضِ مَرَحًا » [ بني إسرائیل : ۳۷ ] “And do not walk upon the earth exultantly.” That is, on the Day of Resurrection, the cause of all your disgrace and punishment will be your exultation over the blessings you possessed and your worldly knowledge, your strutting, and your arrogance in the world, as further stated: «فَلَمَّا جَآءَتْهُمْ رُسُلُهُمْ بِالْبَيِّنٰتِ فَرِحُوْا بِمَا عِنْدَهُمْ مِّنَ الْعِلْمِ » [ المؤمن : ۸۳ ] “Then when their messengers brought them clear proofs, they exulted in what knowledge they had.”
➋ { بِغَيْرِ الْحَقِّ:} That is, you exulted on the earth without right. The word { ’’ فِي الْاَرْضِ ‘‘ } indicates that the world is not a place for joy; the place for joy is only Paradise. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ اَلدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَ جَنَّةُ الْكَافِرِ ] [مسلم، الزھد والرقائق : ۲۹۵۶ ] “The world is a prison for the believer and Paradise for the disbeliever.” The disbeliever is happy in it because this is his Paradise, but his happiness is without right, because something impermanent is not worthy of being rejoiced over. And you strutted and acted arrogantly without right, even though greatness is the exclusive right of Allah Almighty; it is not the right of you or any other creature. Your right was to be humble before Allah and to accept His verses instead of disputing them. Then, while living on the earth, which is the utmost lowliness, you strutted before the Lord of the Throne, whose elevation has no limit.

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.

75. 1. That is, your misguidance is the result of the fact that you were so deeply involved in disbelief, denial, and wickedness that you would rejoice over them and boast; and this boasting expressed an even greater joy, which necessitates arrogance.

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.

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