سُوْرَةُ الزُّخْرُفِ

Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 76

Ornaments of gold · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 495

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وَمَا ظَلَمْنَـٰهُمْ وَلَـٰكِن كَانُوا۟ هُمُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ ﴿76﴾

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

We wronged them not, but they were the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَا wamā And not
ظَلَمْنَـٰهُمْ ẓalamnāhum We wronged them
وَلَـٰكِن walākin but
كَانُوا۟ kānū they were
هُمُ humu themselves
ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ l-ẓālimīna wrongdoers

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 76) {وَ مَا ظَلَمْنٰهُمْ وَ لٰكِنْ كَانُوْا …:} Here, one might think that such a great and eternal punishment is injustice, so it is stated that We did not wrong them in any way, because it is impossible for Allah Almighty to wrong anyone; rather, they themselves were the wrongdoers, to the extent that being unjust became their attribute and identity, because injustice had become their constant action, their habit, and their nature. Their intention and resolve was that as long as they lived, they would remain firm upon it. If it were in their power, they would never die and would always persist in injustice and polytheism. Since actions depend upon intentions, they were given eternal punishment for their eternal intention of injustice, and We did not wrong them, but they themselves were the wrongdoers.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

76. And We did not wrong them, but it was they [71] who were the wrongdoers.

[71] That is, We had fully and timely warned them to save them from such punishment. And nothing was left lacking in this. They were also given intellect to understand. Messengers were sent to them, and the Book of guidance as well. In this way, We completed the argument against them in every way. Yet, if they did not try to avoid the punishment, then what fault is ours in this? The fault is entirely their own.
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