Surah Qaaf (50) — Ayah 2
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 {فَقَالَ الْكٰفِرُوْنَ هٰذَا شَيْءٌ عَجِيْبٌ:} This is the second thing that the disbelievers found strange, and that is being resurrected after death. Here, instead of saying {’’فَقَالُوْا‘‘}, it is said {’’ فَقَالَ الْكٰفِرُوْنَ ‘‘}, so the word {’’ الْكٰفِرُوْنَ ‘‘} is to express their condemnation, as there is no reasonable cause for this astonishment, because the One who created them the first time, when they were nothing and not even mentioned, can create them again. Rather, this astonishment is merely due to their disbelief and stubborn refusal to accept.
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.
[2] The statement or statements of such a majestic Quran upon which the oath is being taken are omitted here. And it has been left to the understanding of the addressees, that is, the disbelievers of Makkah. It is evident that the entire dispute of the disbelievers of Makkah was based on two points: first, they denied your ﷺ prophethood; second, they denied the Hereafter. And the oath is taken to affirm that the arguments of the Quran and its internal testimony are clear evidence that both matters are true.
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The Disbelievers’ First Objection: Why is the Messenger from Among Them?
Before the Prophetic era ﷺ, not only Arabia but the entire world was engulfed in turmoil and corruption. Now, the astonishing thing would have been if Allah had not sent any prophet or warner for the guidance of mankind in such circumstances. Whereas these people are surprised that Allah has sent a warner! Their second astonishment is that if a warner has come, why is he not a non-human or an angel? And their third astonishment is that if the warner had to be a human, why did he come from their own tribe and nation, and why does he speak the Arabic language? Why did a Chinese, Japanese, or Englishman not come? Whereas astonishment should be reserved for such irrational things as the disbelievers of Makkah are doing.
