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Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 54

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أَلَآ إِنَّهُمْ فِى مِرْيَةٍ مِّن لِّقَآءِ رَبِّهِمْ ۗ أَلَآ إِنَّهُۥ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ مُّحِيطٌۢ ﴿54﴾
Verily they are in doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? (i.e. Resurrection after their death, and their return to their Lord). Verily! He it is Who is surrounding all things!
أَلَآ alā Unquestionably
إِنَّهُمْ innahum they
فِى (are) in
مِرْيَةٍۢ mir'yatin doubt
مِّن min about
لِّقَآءِ liqāi (the) meeting
رَبِّهِمْ ۗ rabbihim (with) their Lord
أَلَآ alā Unquestionably
إِنَّهُۥ innahu indeed, He
بِكُلِّ bikulli (is) of all
شَىْءٍۢ shayin things
مُّحِيطٌۢ muḥīṭun encompassing

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 54) ➊ { اَلَاۤ اِنَّهُمْ فِيْ مِرْيَةٍ مِّنْ لِّقَآءِ رَبِّهِمْ:} That is, these people are denying the Quran and the Messenger of Allah because they do not believe in the Day of Judgment; rather, they are in doubt about meeting their Lord.
{ اَلَاۤ اِنَّهٗ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ مُّحِيْطٌ:} That is, they should remember that Allah encompasses everything; nothing is outside His knowledge and power, therefore they cannot escape His grasp in any way.

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.

54. 1. Therefore, they do not reflect upon it, nor do they act for it, and nor is there any fear of that day in their hearts.
54. 2. Consequently, the occurrence of the Day of Judgment is not at all a difficult matter for Him, because He has dominance and control over all creation; He does, can, and will do with it as He wills—there is none to prevent Him.

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.

54. Listen! These people are in doubt about the meeting with their Lord [73], and listen! Allah encompasses everything.

[73] That is, the real reason behind the mischief and wickedness of the disbelievers is that they neither believe in the Hereafter nor in the concept of accountability before Allah. If they had this conviction, they would never behave in such a manner. But they do not understand how they are completely surrounded and helpless within the grasp of Allah's power, and that they cannot escape from His hold anywhere.