سُوْرَةُ الشُّوْرٰي

Surah Ash-Shura (42) — Ayah 9

Consultation · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 483

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أَمِ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ ۖ فَٱللَّهُ هُوَ ٱلْوَلِىُّ وَهُوَ يُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ ﴿9﴾

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

Or have they taken (for worship) Auliyâ’ (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, lords, gods) besides Him? But Allâh - He Alone is the Walî (Lord, God, Protector). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَمِ ami Or
ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ ittakhadhū have they taken
مِن min besides Him
دُونِهِۦٓ dūnihi besides Him
أَوْلِيَآءَ ۖ awliyāa protectors
فَٱللَّهُ fal-lahu But Allah
هُوَ huwa He
ٱلْوَلِىُّ l-waliyu (is) the Protector
وَهُوَ wahuwa and He
يُحْىِ yuḥ'yī gives life
ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ l-mawtā (to) the dead
وَهُوَ wahuwa And He
عَلَىٰ ʿalā (is) on
كُلِّ kulli every
شَىْءٍۢ shayin thing
قَدِيرٌۭ qadīrun All-Powerful

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 9){ اَمِ اتَّخَذُوْا مِنْ دُوْنِهٖۤ اَوْلِيَآءَ … :} In the previous verse, it was stated that for the wrongdoers there is neither a protector (friend) nor any helper; this is its explanation: have they taken other than Allah as any protectors, supporters, and friends? So the real friend, who can truly support and help, is only Allah. Along with this, two powerful proofs are mentioned: He alone gives life to the dead and will give life, and He alone is fully capable of everything, because only the one who possesses these attributes has the right to be called so. Then what could be a greater injustice than to take such beings as protectors and supporters who, far from giving life to anyone, are themselves mortal? It is said: « اَمْوَاتٌ غَيْرُ اَحْيَآءٍ وَ مَا يَشْعُرُوْنَ اَيَّانَ يُبْعَثُوْنَ » [ النحل : ۲۱ ] "They are dead, not alive, and they do not know when they will be raised." To have power over everything is far off; they do not even own a speck. See Surah Saba (22).

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.

9. 1. When this is the case, then Allah alone deserves to be acknowledged as the Protector and Helper, not those who possess no authority and who neither have the power to hear and respond, nor the ability to benefit or harm.

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.

9. Have they taken protectors besides Allah? But the only Protector is Allah, and He is the One who gives life to the dead [8], and He is capable of all things.

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In Reality, the True Benefactors of Shrines Are the Sincere Disciples Themselves:

If you visit the temple or shrine of any disbeliever or polytheist, observe who the benefactors or facilitators are. The benefactors are those who offer donations and present offerings; it is through these benefactors or disciples that the business of the shrines flourishes. The custodians and servants of the shrines are thus well-off. In this world, it is the devout and sincere disciples who are their true benefactors. As for the Hereafter, for the sake of which they have become their benefactors, this matter will become clear to them not today, but in the Hereafter. They will realize that these saints are also helpless creatures like themselves and are utterly powerless in the court of Allah. A benefactor can only be one who possesses vast powers of control, and that can only be the Being of Allah, who can even give life to the dead and does so at every moment. Therefore, if you are to make someone your benefactor, make such a Being who can benefit you in both this world and the Hereafter.
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