Surah Muhammad (47) — 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 Here is a question: There is no doubt that just as Allah Almighty knows the past and present deeds, He also knows the deeds that will happen in the future. Then what does it mean that "until We know those among you who strive and those who are patient"? Hafiz Ibn Kathir said: "The meaning is that We know the occurrence of that matter. That is why Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said regarding such words that the meaning of {’’ نَعْلَمَ ‘‘} is {’’ نَرٰي ‘‘}, that is, until We see." (Ibn Kathir) That is, indeed Allah Almighty knows beforehand what will happen in the future, but the fact that a deed has actually occurred comes into His knowledge only when that deed occurs, and at that time He knows and sees its occurrence. How can it be said about a deed that has not yet occurred that Allah Almighty knows that it has already occurred? See also Surah Al-Imran (142).
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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Bada' — The Misguiding Belief of Allah's Knowledge Being Created:
Some people have expressed the suspicion of Allah’s knowledge being created from the word ﴿لِنَعْلَمَ﴾, meaning that Allah only comes to know of an event after it has occurred, not before. However, countless verses clearly state Allah’s eternal and complete knowledge. The answer to this is that Allah only uses such words when this knowledge is related to the observation of Allah’s Messenger and the Muslims. That is, Allah could have crushed disbelief and helped the Muslims even without jihad. But in that case, there would have been no test of anyone’s patience, steadfastness, and faith, nor would the various activities of different people have become known.
