Surah Al-Ahqaf (46) — Ayah 31
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 By { اَجِيْبُوْا دَاعِيَ اللّٰهِ: ’’ دَاعِيَ اللّٰهِ ‘‘} is meant the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, because his invitation was not towards himself or any other creature, but only towards the worship of Allah and obedience to Him alone, as He said: « قُلْ هٰذِهٖ سَبِيْلِيْۤ اَدْعُوْۤا اِلَى اللّٰهِ عَلٰى بَصِيْرَةٍ اَنَا وَ مَنِ اتَّبَعَنِيْ وَ سُبْحٰنَ اللّٰهِ وَ مَاۤ اَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِيْنَ » [ یوسف : ۱۰۸ ] "Say: This is my way; I call to Allah upon clear insight, I and those who follow me. And exalted is Allah, and I am not of those who associate others with Him." Here is a question: During the Fajr prayer when the jinn heard the recitation of the Quran by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, which verses did he recite that contained the teachings which the jinn conveyed to their people? The answer is that even if we do not know any other verses, the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah is certain, which encompasses all the subjects of the Quran within itself.
➌ { يَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ مِّنْ ذُنُوْبِكُمْ وَ يُجِرْكُمْ مِّنْ عَذَابٍ اَلِيْمٍ: ’’ يَغْفِرْ ‘‘}, {’’ يُجِرْ‘‘ ’’ اَجِيْبُوْا ‘‘}, and {’’ اٰمِنُوْا ‘‘} (imperative verbs) are in the jussive case because they are the response to a command. {’’ يُجِرْ ‘‘} is originally {’’يُجِيْرُ‘‘}, which is the indicative present tense of the form IV verb. Due to the sukoon (jussive) on the letter ra, and the meeting of two silent letters (ya and ra), the ya was omitted, so it became {’’ يُجِرْ ‘‘}.
➍ What is the benefit of bringing {’’ مِنْ ‘‘} in {’’ يَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ مِّنْ ذُنُوْبِكُمْ ‘‘}? For this, see the commentary of Surah Nuh (4).
➎ Upon accepting the invitation of Allah's caller and believing in it, two glad tidings are given: one is the glad tiding of attaining the benefit that you will receive by believing, that He will forgive your sins; and the second is the glad tiding of being saved from irreparable loss, that He will grant you refuge from the painful punishment.
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.
31. 2 Here, the benefits of believing are mentioned, which they will attain in the Hereafter. In "من ذنوبکم", "من" is partitive, meaning He will forgive some sins, and these will be the sins related to the rights of Allah, because the rights of people will not be forgiven. This verse is evidence that in reward and punishment, and in commands and prohibitions, the same ruling applies to the jinn as to humans.
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.
