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Surah Ad-Dukhaan (44) — Ayah 38

The Smoke · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 497

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وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَـٰعِبِينَ ﴿38﴾

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

And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, for mere play.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَا wamā And not
خَلَقْنَا khalaqnā We created
ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ l-samāwāti the heavens
وَٱلْأَرْضَ wal-arḍa and the earth
وَمَا wamā and whatever
بَيْنَهُمَا baynahumā (is) between them
لَـٰعِبِينَ lāʿibīna (in) play

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 39,38) {وَ مَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضَ … :} This is a rational answer to the objection of the deniers of the Resurrection: if there is no day when all people will be resurrected and questioned, and when the righteous and the wicked will be rewarded or punished, then it means that Allah Almighty has created this vast universe merely for play, without any purpose; that with Him, the righteous and the wicked, the oppressor and the oppressed, are equal; that there is neither justice nor wisdom with Him. It is said that this is not so; We have created the heavens and the earth with truth, and establishing the Resurrection is a requirement of Our wisdom and justice. But most people do not know, and thus are heedless of preparing for the Hereafter. This theme has been mentioned in several places in the Qur’an; see Surah Al-Anbiya (16–18), Al-Mu’minun (115, 116), and Al-Qiyamah (36–40).

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.

38. 1. The same subject has previously been mentioned in (وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاۗءَ وَالْاَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَاطِلًا ۭ ذٰلِكَ ظَنُّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا ۚ فَوَيْلٌ لِّــلَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا مِنَ النَّارِ 27؀ۭ) 38. Sad:27) (اَفَحَسِبْتُمْ اَنَّمَا خَلَقْنٰكُمْ عَبَثًا وَّاَنَّكُمْ اِلَيْنَا لَا تُرْجَعُوْنَ 115؁ فَتَعٰلَى اللّٰهُ الْمَلِكُ الْحَقُّ ۚ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ ۚ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيْمِ 116؁) 23. Al-Mu’minun:116-115) (وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْاَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ اِلَّا بالْحَقِّ ۭ وَاِنَّ السَّاعَةَ لَاٰتِيَةٌ فَاصْفَحِ الصَّفْحَ الْجَمِيْلَ 85؀) 15. Al-Hijr:85) and elsewhere.

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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