Surah Ad-Dukhaan (44) — Ayah 37
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.
➋ {وَ الَّذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ:} By the former people are meant ‘Ad and Thamud, the people of Ibrahim, the people of Lut, the companions of Madyan, and the people of Pharaoh, etc.
➌ { اَهْلَكْنٰهُمْ اِنَّهُمْ كَانُوْا مُجْرِمِيْنَ:} This is a historical answer to the objection of the disbelievers: that any person or nation that denies the Hereafter cannot be prevented from becoming criminal, because they have no concern for accountability; they run unchecked after their desires. Then, as a result of their rebellion, oppression, and transgression, they are wiped out like a wrong letter. As for the statement, “Are these better or the people of Tubba‘ and those before them,” it means that these disbelievers of Makkah have not even reached the prosperity, power, and glory that the people of Tubba‘ and the nations before them had. When their prosperity could not save them from the downfall that befell them due to their denial of the Resurrection, then what significance do these poor people have?
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.
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Mention of the People of Tubba':
Tubba‘ was the title of the kings of Yemen, who belonged to the Himyar tribe. Just as the title of the kings of Iran was Kisra, the title of the kings of Rome was Caesar, and the title of the kings of Abyssinia was Najashi. Tubba‘ was the name of the ancestor of the people of Tubba‘. He himself was a faithful man and was renowned in his time. He had also conquered many regions. But the people who came after him fell into disbelief and polytheism and adopted the path of rebellion against Allah. The era of these kings is from 115 BCE to 300 CE. For centuries in Arabia, tales of their greatness were on everyone’s lips.
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The First Answer to the Disbelievers’ Objection Relates to History:
By the people of old are meant the people of ‘Ad, the people of Thamud, the people of Ibrahim, as well as Nimrod, Shaddad, and the Pharaohs of Egypt, etc. In their respective times, all these nations were renowned for their greatness. And all these people were disobedient to Allah and deniers of the Hereafter, and it is a solid fact that whichever nation denied the Hereafter fell into moral decline, turmoil, corruption, and oppression, and was ultimately destroyed. The disbelievers of Makkah are being asked: when these nations denied the Hereafter and adopted the path of rebellion, they were destroyed, even though they were better than you in every respect. So then, who are you that you will escape your fate? This is, in fact, the first answer to the stubborn argument of the disbelievers of Makkah—“If you are truthful, then bring back our forefathers”—and this answer relates to history.
