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Surah Ash-Shura (42) — Ayah 32

Consultation · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 487

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وَمِنْ ءَايَـٰتِهِ ٱلْجَوَارِ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ كَٱلْأَعْلَـٰمِ ﴿32﴾

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

And among His Signs are the ships in the sea like mountains.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمِنْ wamin And among
ءَايَـٰتِهِ āyātihi His Signs
ٱلْجَوَارِ l-jawāri (are) the ships
فِى fī in
ٱلْبَحْرِ l-baḥri the sea
كَٱلْأَعْلَـٰمِ kal-aʿlāmi like [the] mountains

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 32) {وَ مِنْ اٰيٰتِهِ الْجَوَارِ فِي الْبَحْرِ كَالْاَعْلَامِ:’’ الْجَوَارِ ‘‘ ’’ جَارِيَةٌ ‘‘} is the plural of (that which moves), meaning ship or sea vessel, as He said: « اِنَّا لَمَّا طَغَا الْمَآءُ حَمَلْنٰكُمْ فِي الْجَارِيَةِ » [ الحاقۃ : ۱۱ ] “Indeed, it is We who carried you in the ship when the water overflowed.” {’’اَلْأَعْلَامُ ‘‘ ’’عَلَمٌ‘‘} is the plural of عَلَمٌ, meaning mountain. Originally, it means any sign by which something is known, such as a flag, etc. That is, among the signs of Allah’s oneness and His power are the sea vessels that move in the sea, which are as high as mountains and visible from afar. The property of water to hold up an object of a specific volume and weight is created by Allah alone, due to which it holds ships weighing thousands and millions of tons on its surface, from which you gain countless benefits. Here, instead of using {’’اَلْفُلْكُ‘‘} for ships, the word {’’ الْجَوَارِ ‘‘} is used to draw attention to this blessing as well, that along with keeping these ships from sinking in the water, also reflect on the blessing of making them move in the water. If this blessing did not exist, just as buildings standing on dry land, though they do not sink into the ground, no matter how strong the wind blows, they do not move even an inch from their place, similarly, these ships would also remain stationary on the water. So, if there is anyone else, then bring him who claims that he created the sea, or placed this property in water. Allah has mentioned this sign of His oneness and power and this great blessing at many places. See Surah Ya-Sin (41 to 44), Al-Baqarah (164), An-Nahl (14), and Surah Fatir (12).

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.

32. 1. In the seas, ships and vessels as huge as mountains sail by His command; otherwise, if He commands, they would remain stationary in the seas.

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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