سُوْرَةُ الزُّخْرُفِ

Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 21

Ornaments of gold · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 490

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أَمْ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمْ كِتَـٰبًا مِّن قَبْلِهِۦ فَهُم بِهِۦ مُسْتَمْسِكُونَ ﴿21﴾

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

Or have We given them any Book before this (the Qur’ân) to which they are holding fast?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَمْ am Or
ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمْ ātaynāhum have We given them
كِتَـٰبًۭا kitāban a book
مِّن min before it
قَبْلِهِۦ qablihi before it
فَهُم fahum so they
بِهِۦ bihi to it
مُسْتَمْسِكُونَ mus'tamsikūna (are) holding fast

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 21){ اَمْ اٰتَيْنٰهُمْ كِتٰبًا مِّنْ قَبْلِهٖ … : ’’ اَمْ ‘‘} Before this, there is a sentence consisting of a hamzah of interrogation, which is sometimes mentioned and sometimes omitted. Here, it is being mentioned that the polytheists, by declaring the angels to be the daughters of Allah Almighty, made them partners of Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty refuted their statement. Obviously, knowledge of the angels being feminine can either be through observation or by Allah Almighty informing, which would be present in any book revealed by Him. In {’’ اَشَهِدُوْا خَلْقَهُمْ ‘‘} (Were they present at their creation), the first possibility is refuted and their observation is negated, meaning they did not witness their creation to know whether they are masculine or feminine, and in {’’ اَمْ اٰتَيْنٰهُمْ كِتٰبًا مِّنْ قَبْلِهٖ ‘‘} (Or have We given them a book before this), the second possibility is refuted. The meaning is that they have no transmitted evidence for the angels being feminine or for their worship. They will not find it written in any heavenly book that the angels are the daughters of Allah Almighty or that they have any share in His dominion. Allah Almighty has repeated this point at several places. See Surah Ar-Rum (35), Fatir (40), As-Saffat (156, 157), Al-Ahqaf (4), An-Naml (64), Al-Hajj (8), and Al-An'am (48).

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.

21. 1. That is, is there any book before the Quran, in which they have been given the authority to worship others besides Allah, which they are firmly holding on to? That is, it is not so; rather, apart from following their forefathers, they have no evidence.

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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