Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 21
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 { قَالُوْۤا اَنْطَقَنَا اللّٰهُ الَّذِيْۤ اَنْطَقَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ:} Their limbs will respond to both their astonishment and reproach. In response to their astonishment, they will say: "Our speaking is not something astonishing; the tongue used to speak by Allah's command and by His granting of speech, and likewise, every speaking thing speaks by His command. Now He has made us speak, so what is so astonishing about that?"
➌ { وَ هُوَ خَلَقَكُمْ اَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَّ اِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُوْنَ:} This speech could be from the skins themselves, or it could be Allah addressing the deniers of the Hereafter.
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.
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The Organs of Speech and Their Structure:
The tongue is also just a piece of flesh and muscle like other organs. And in the power of speech, it is not only the tongue that functions. Rather, the vocal cords, due to which someone's voice is melodious and another's is harsh, then the lips and the palate, etc., all are used. Only then does a person speak. The material of the organs of the body is the same; only the structure is different. And Allah Almighty has made such a structure of these organs that someone becomes capable of speaking. So, the Being who is capable of creating the structure of these organs, especially for the first time, how difficult is it for Him, when needed, to make such a change in the structure of another organ that it begins to speak? In this way, when the very organs used by the criminals during the crime will testify against them, then there will remain no room for denial for them. Thus, their judgment will be made and they will be punished in front of everyone.
