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Surah Ad-Dukhaan (44) — Ayah 13

The Smoke · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 496

أَنَّىٰ لَهُمُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ وَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ مُّبِينٌ ﴿13﴾
How can there be for them an admonition (at the time when the torment has reached them), when a Messenger explaining things clearly has already come to them.
أَنَّىٰ annā How can
لَهُمُ lahumu (there be) for them
ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ l-dhik'rā the reminder
وَقَدْ waqad when verily
جَآءَهُمْ jāahum had come to them
رَسُولٌۭ rasūlun a Messenger
مُّبِينٌۭ mubīnun clear

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 14,13){ اَنّٰى لَهُمُ الذِّكْرٰى وَ قَدْ جَآءَهُمْ رَسُوْلٌ مُّبِيْنٌ … :} That is, how will they be admonished by the proof of the punishment of smoke when a much greater proof has already come to them before this, and that is the clear Messenger, whose being a Messenger is absolutely evident and who has explained everything in detail. Despite this, they turned away and said that this is something taught by someone, he is mad.{ ’’ ثُمَّ ‘‘ } The word (then) is to express astonishment at their condition, that the coming of the clear Messenger was such an obvious and bright sign that there was no room to deny it, yet they refused to believe by accusing him of being taught and mad. Here Allah Almighty has kept the speech brief, otherwise, this is not the statement of one person or one gathering, rather someone called him taught and someone called him mad, in one gathering one accusation was made and in another, the other. The disbelievers used to accuse the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, that some man teaches him this Quran; Allah Almighty refuted this. (See Nahl: 103; Furqan: 4 to 6) They did not feel ashamed to call that person mad who had lived among them for forty years before this and whom they used to call truthful and trustworthy. Then he brought such a Book that they were and will remain unable to produce even the smallest surah like it. Are madmen like this!?

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 explanation of this verse has been given along with the previous verse.

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).