Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 88
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.
The second interpretation is that the entire verse is an oath, and its response is omitted, which is understood from the context. In Arabic speech, omitting the response to an oath based on context is common. That is, "I swear by the Messenger's saying, 'O my Lord! These are people who do not believe at all,' that I will surely help him against the behavior of the disbelievers." The context is the next verse: so overlook them and say, 'Peace,' because very soon they will know how the help of the Messenger comes and how vengeance is taken from these people. The third interpretation is that the waw is in the meaning of {’’رُبَّ‘‘}, which is a preposition, and {’’ قِيْلِهٖ ‘‘} is governed by it. That is, many times the Messenger, with regret and sorrow, says, "O my Lord! These are people who do not believe at all." Another interpretation is that in {’’ وَ قِيْلِهٖ ‘‘}, the conjunction of {’’قِيْلٌ‘‘} is with the word {’’ السَّاعَةِ ‘‘} in the previous verse {’’ وَ عِنْدَهٗ عِلْمُ السَّاعَةِ ‘‘}, that is, {’’ وَ عِنْدَهُ عِلْمُ السَّاعَةِ وَ عِلْمُ قِيْلِهِ يَا رَبِّ هٰؤُلَاء قَوْمٌ لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ‘‘}, meaning, "With Him is the knowledge of the Hour and also the knowledge of the saying of the Messenger, 'O my Lord! These are people who do not believe.'" However, such a long gap between the word being conjoined to and the conjoined word is unlikely.
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.
[80] Such a time likely comes upon all prophets, when they exhaust themselves completely in trying to make their people understand. Yet, most people remain as they are, and instead of understanding the words of the prophets, they become enemies of their very lives. At such times, the prophets become deeply disappointed at the prospect of such a people believing, and such words spontaneously escape their tongues. Sayyiduna Nuhؑ also, in a similar state of despair, prayed: "O Allah! Now do not leave a single one of these disbelievers alive. For I have no hope that any offspring born to these wretches will believe. Their offspring too will only be born as sinners and disbelievers." [71: 27] Such was also the situation of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Allah Almighty, swearing by the sincere plea and anguished voice of His Messenger ﷺ, declared that Allah knows very well that these people are determined not to believe. Therefore, Allah will surely help His Messenger and, by His mercy, grant him dominance and elevate His word.
