Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 8
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.
Some commentators have considered this word to be from {’’مَنَّ يَمُنُّ مَنًّا‘‘} (to remind of a favor) and thus have meant that the blessings of Paradise will not be reminded as a favor upon them. But Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) said that this meaning is not correct, because Allah, the Exalted, does remind of favors and will remind, and this is His right, because He granted the guidance and ability for faith. He said: « بَلِ اللّٰهُ يَمُنُّ عَلَيْكُمْ اَنْ هَدٰىكُمْ لِلْاِيْمَانِ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ صٰدِقِيْنَ » [ الحجرات : ۱۷ ] “Say: Do not regard your Islam as a favor to me; rather, Allah has conferred favor upon you that He has guided you to faith, if you should be truthful.” And the people of Paradise will say: « فَمَنَّ اللّٰهُ عَلَيْنَا وَ وَقٰىنَا عَذَابَ السَّمُوْمِ » [الطور : ۲۷ ] “Then Allah favored us and protected us from the punishment of the scorching wind.”
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 Literal Meaning of ﴿مَنَّ﴾:
﴿غيْرَ مَمْنُوْنٍ﴾ also has two meanings. The meaning of ﴿مَنَّ﴾ is for something to gradually diminish and come to an end, and for its continuity to be cut off; and its second meaning is to do a favor and to remind of that favor. The first meaning is clear from the translation. According to the second meaning, it would mean that whatever blessings the people of Paradise are granted, they will never be reminded of them as a favor.
