Surah Muhammad (47) — Ayah 13
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 { ’’ قَرْيَةٍ ‘‘} is meant the people of the town, as the brothers of Yusuf (peace be upon him) said to their noble father: « وَ سْـَٔلِ الْقَرْيَةَ الَّتِيْ كُنَّا فِيْهَا وَ الْعِيْرَ الَّتِيْۤ اَقْبَلْنَا فِيْهَا » [ یوسف:۸۲ ] “And ask the town in which we were, and the caravan with which we came.” Therefore, instead of {’’أَهْلَكْنَا هَا‘‘}, it is said {’’ اَهْلَكْنٰهُمْ ‘‘} (We destroyed them), meaning We destroyed the people of that town. Declaring the whole town as the expeller expresses anger, because some were the ones who expelled, and some remained silent and supported them, as is said about the people of ‘Ad: « فَكَذَّبُوْهُ فَعَقَرُوْهَا » [الشمس: ۱۴] “So they denied him, and hamstrung her (the she-camel).” Although the one who hamstrung the she-camel was only one person.
➌ Allah Almighty also gave this consolation to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) because he felt intense grief and sorrow at leaving Makkah. Abdullah bin ‘Adi bin Hamra’ az-Zuhri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) standing at {’’حزوَرَه‘‘}, and he said: [ وَاللّٰهِ! إِنَّكِ لَخَيْرُ أَرْضِ اللّٰهِ وَأَحَبُّ أَرْضِ اللّٰهِ إِلَی اللّٰهِ وَ لَوْ لَا أَنِّيْ أُخْرِجْتُ مِنْكِ مَا خَرَجْتُ ] [ ترمذي، المناقب، باب في فضل مکۃ: ۳۹۲۵، و قال الألباني صحیح ] “By Allah! You are the best of Allah’s land, and the most beloved land to Allah, and had I not been driven out from you, I would not have left.”
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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Your Farewell Words at the Time of Migration:
Apparently, it was the disbelievers who expelled you from Makkah. In fact, they even set a reward of one hundred camels for anyone who would capture Muhammad ﷺ and bring him to them. But since these disbelievers had caused you so much pain and suffering that you were forced to migrate from there, Allah attributed the real cause of your expulsion to them. As the Messenger of Allah ﷺ himself, when leaving Makkah, addressed Makkah with great longing and said these words: "O Makkah, you are most honorable and beloved to Allah, and you are also very beloved to me. If your people had not forced me to leave, I would never have left you." [ترمذی۔ ابو اب المناقب۔ باب فی فضل مکۃ]
