Surah Muhammad (47) — Ayah 10
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 {دَمَّرَ اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِمْ: ’’ دَمَّرَ ‘‘} destroyed. {’’اَلدَّمَارُ‘‘} destruction. {’’ دَمَّرَ ‘‘} is also transitive; originally it was {’’دَمَّرَهُمُ اللّٰهُ‘‘} that Allah Almighty destroyed them. But by bringing {’’ عَلَيْهِمْ ‘‘}, the intention is to express emphasis in the act of destruction: {’’ أَيْ أَلْقٰي عَلَيْهِمُ الدَّمَارَ ‘‘} meaning Allah Almighty cast destruction and ruin upon them.
➌ In {وَ لِلْكٰفِرِيْنَ اَمْثَالُهَا:’’ اَمْثَالُهَا ‘‘}, the pronoun refers back to {’’هَا‘‘ ’’ عَاقِبَةُ ‘‘}. {’’أَمْثَالٌ‘‘} is brought in the plural because Allah Almighty has countless such punishments. {’’ اَفَلَمْ يَسِيْرُوْا ‘‘} can have two meanings: one is that the previous nations denied the messengers and adopted the path of rebellion, so Allah Almighty sent various kinds of punishments and destroyed them, and for these present disbelievers, if they adopt rebellion, countless such punishments are prepared. The second meaning is that Allah Almighty sent destruction and ruin upon the previous nations in this world as a result of their disobedience to the messengers, which was due to their disbelief, and for these disbelievers, besides this world, many such punishments are also prepared in the Hereafter.
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.
10. 2 The people of Makkah are being warned that if you do not refrain from disbelief, then a similar punishment could befall you as well. And just as the previous disbelieving nations were destroyed, you too could be subjected to destruction.
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.
[11] This verse has two meanings: one is that when the previous nations chose the path of rebellion, Allah sent various kinds of punishments and destroyed them. In the same way, He can destroy these present disbelievers by sending similar punishments. The second meaning is that just as Allah gave various punishments to the disbelievers in this world, He will also give them many kinds of punishments in the Hereafter.
