Surah Muhammad (47) — Ayah 36
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 { وَ لَا يَسْـَٔلْكُمْ اَمْوَالَكُمْ:} “And He will not ask you for your wealth” means that He will not ask you for all your wealth. Yes, He certainly invites you to spend a portion of your wealth. There are several indications of this meaning in these verses, one of which is the addition of {’’ أَمْوَالٌ‘‘} to the pronoun {’’كُمْ‘‘}. Obviously, “your wealth” includes all the wealth that you own. The second indication is {’’ يُؤْتِكُمْ اُجُوْرَكُمْ ‘‘}, because it means that He will give you your rewards in full. So just as {’’ اُجُوْرَكُمْ ‘‘} refers to full rewards, similarly {’’ اَمْوَالَكُمْ ‘‘} refers to all wealth. The third indication is the word {’’ فَيُحْفِكُمْ ‘‘} in the verse following this one, which shows that Allah Almighty does not want {’’إِحْفَاءٌ‘‘} from His servants, meaning He does not want all of it. Due to all these indications, the clear meaning of {’’ لَا يَسْـَٔلْكُمْ اَمْوَالَكُمْ ‘‘} is that He will not ask you for all your wealth.
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.
36. 2. That is, He is independent of your wealth. That is why He has not demanded all of your wealth in zakat, but only a very small portion—just two and a half percent—and that too only after a year has passed and it is surplus to your needs. Moreover, its purpose is also to help and benefit your own brothers, not that Allah fulfills the expenses of His kingdom from this wealth.
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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For the Worldly Person, Worldly Life is Mere Play and Amusement:
That is, this world is nothing but a collection of deceptions. In it, a person harbors the greed to accumulate as much wealth and property as possible, and at the time of death, leaves everything behind. Therefore, you should be concerned about earning for the Hereafter, which is everlasting and enduring. And for the attainment of this purpose, He does not demand all your wealth from you. He is Himself Self-Sufficient and spends on all creation; what need or concern does He have for your wealth? If He asks you to spend a little of your wealth for the sake of jihad, then it is for your own benefit. Thus, Muslims had to spend from their own pockets for only a few days. Allah Almighty granted them the conquest of many lands, and they received spoils of war hundreds of times greater than what they had spent. The spoils of war turned the economic hardship of the Muslims into prosperity. Thus, after the conquest of Khaybar, the Muhajirun returned to the Ansar those date trees which they had taken from them as a partnership upon arriving in Madinah. After that, the economic prosperity of the Muslims continued to increase.
