Surah Al-Ahqaf (46) — Ayah 25
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 { فَاَصْبَحُوْا لَا يُرٰۤى اِلَّا مَسٰكِنُهُمْ …: ’’ فَاَصْبَحُوْا ‘‘} here does not mean "they entered the morning," but here it is in the meaning of {’’أَصْبَحَ‘‘ ’’صَارَ‘‘}, that is, "they became like this," because that wind did not blow for just one night so that this state befell them in the morning, but it continued for seven nights and eight days, and it blew so fiercely and wrathfully that Allah Almighty said: « مَا تَذَرُ مِنْ شَيْءٍ اَتَتْ عَلَيْهِ اِلَّا جَعَلَتْهُ كَالرَّمِيْمِ » [ الذاریات : ۴۲ ] "It did not leave anything it passed over but made it like decayed bones." Trees, people, animals, houses—everything was uprooted by the wind. In the end, nothing could be seen except the ruins of houses or corpses like fallen, hollow trunks of date palms, which became signs of warning that this is the fate of the criminals of Allah. The purpose is to make the disbelievers of Makkah understand that as a result of insisting on disbelief, this could also be your fate.
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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The Nature of the Punishment on ‘Ad:
The mention of this punishment has already appeared at several places in the Quran. The intensity of this windstorm was such that it would uproot trees and plants from their roots and throw them far away. This very windstorm penetrated into their underground houses. During this time, they could not even leave their homes. They died there, shivering from the extreme cold. The only thing left visible there were their houses, which had developed cracks.
