Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 48
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 {وَ ظَنُّوْا مَا لَهُمْ مِّنْ مَّحِيْصٍ: ’’حَاصَ يَحِيْصُ حَيْصًا ‘‘} (Ḍ) To flee. {’’ مَحِيْصٍ ‘‘} is either a verbal noun with a prefix (masdar mīmī) or an adverb of place (ẓarf). If it is a verbal noun, it means any way of fleeing, and if it is an adverb of place, it means any place to flee. The word "ẓann" is used not only for conjecture but also for certainty. (See Baqarah: 46) Here too, {’’ ظَنُّوْا ‘‘} is in the meaning of certainty, because on the Day of Resurrection all realities will become manifest and no doubt will remain for anyone, to the extent that the disbelievers themselves will admit to having become certain, as He said: «رَبَّنَاۤ اَبْصَرْنَا وَ سَمِعْنَا فَارْجِعْنَا نَعْمَلْ صَالِحًا اِنَّا مُوْقِنُوْنَ » [ السجدۃ : ۱۲ ] "Our Lord! We have seen and we have heard, so send us back that we may do righteous deeds; indeed, we are now certain." And see Surah Maryam (38), Surah Qaf (22), and Surah An'am (30). The meaning is that none of the providers of needs and removers of hardships of the disbelievers will be seen, and they will become certain that they have neither any place nor any way to escape from the punishment of Allah Almighty.
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.
48. 2. This presumption is in the sense of certainty, meaning that on the Day of Resurrection they will be forced to be certain that there is no one to save them from Allah's punishment. As stated in another place: "وَرَاَ الْمُجْرِمُوْنَ النَّارَ فَظَنُّوْٓا اَنَّهُمْ مُّوَاقِعُوْهَا وَلَمْ يَجِدُوْا عَنْهَا مَصْرِفًا" (18:53, Al-Kahf).
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.
[63] That is, they will be so terrified and bewildered by the horrors of the Day of Resurrection that they will not even understand what answer to give to Allah’s question, and all the concepts they had formed in the world about their deities—that these would intercede with Allah and save them—will be completely forgotten, because it will be clearly apparent to them that today no one can help anyone, nor is there any way or place to escape the punishment.
