Surah Al-Jaathiya (45) — Ayah 21
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 {سَوَآءً مَّحْيَاهُمْ وَ مَمَاتُهُمْ …:} That is, the disbelievers continued to do as they pleased in life and, being unrestrained, fulfilled their desires, as a result of which they spread corruption in the land and committed countless injustices against people and themselves, whereas the believers restrained their desires and remained bound by the commands of their Lord, the Exalted. Now, if after death the disbelievers are not punished for their crimes and the believers are not rewarded for their righteous deeds, then this is against both Allah’s attribute of justice and His attribute of wisdom. Those who deny the Hereafter are equating faith and disbelief, good and evil, and oppression and justice, which is a very wrong judgment on their part.
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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Argument from the Requirement of Justice for the Hereafter:
This is the condition of those who do not believe in the Day of the Hereafter. The inevitable result of not believing in the Day of the Hereafter is that a person cannot remain bound by any moral restriction. He becomes unbridled and, without fear or danger, begins to violate the rights of others and only seeks his own interests. Such people are being asked: What do you think, should the fate of the wicked and the righteous be the same—that all die, mix with the dust, and become dust, and no one is questioned about their deeds, nor are they given any good or bad recompense for their actions? Is this what you expect from the Lord of the worlds, that He would tolerate such injustice? If this is truly your assumption, then your assumption about Allah is very evil.
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Comparison of the Worldly Life of the Wicked and the Righteous:
Their living can never be the same. The obedient servants of Allah are granted a pure life. People respect them and trust their righteousness. They are blessed with comfort and peace in worldly life. Their hearts remain content. In contrast, deceivers, thieves, robbers, adulterers, and drunkards never attain true happiness. They are infamous among people, their conscience reproaches them. No one ever truly respects them from the heart. The fear of lawsuits and the government is always present. In short, the worldly life of the wicked also passes in bitterness and restlessness. The time of death is fixed; how do they die before it?. Then how can the lives of both be the same?
[31] If their lives are not the same, then be certain that their deaths cannot be the same either. The result of worldly cases will surely come out. It is impossible that both types of people die, mix with the dust, and become dust. that no one is questioned, and that neither are the righteous rewarded for their good deeds, nor are the wicked punished. And this is the first rational argument for the Hereafter, which is in accordance with the requirement of Allah’s attribute of justice.
