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Surah At-Tur (52) — Ayah 26

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قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُنَّا قَبْلُ فِىٓ أَهْلِنَا مُشْفِقِينَ ﴿26﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Saying: "Aforetime, we were afraid (of the punishment of Allâh) in the midst of our families.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالُوٓا۟ qālū They will say
إِنَّا innā Indeed, we
كُنَّا kunnā [we] were
قَبْلُ qablu before
فِىٓ fī among
أَهْلِنَا ahlinā our families
مُشْفِقِينَ mush'fiqīna fearful

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.

(Ayah 26) {قَالُوْۤا اِنَّا كُنَّا قَبْلُ فِيْۤ اَهْلِنَا مُشْفِقِيْنَ:} That is, they will say that before this, while living among our families in the world and enjoying every kind of comfort, we used to remain fearful that we might disobey Allah, that our good deeds might not be accepted, and that our end might be ruined due to the consequences of our actions. {’’ فِيْۤ اَهْلِنَا ‘‘} (Among our families) also includes the meaning that we used to fear for our family members that they might not become disobedient to Allah and, as a result of disobedience, might not become fuel for Hell, and also that we might not go astray because of them, that in earning for their sake we might not end up committing unlawful acts, that we might not fall short in trying to make them prayerful and obedient to the Lord Almighty, and that their love might not overpower our obedience to Allah.

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.

26. 1. That is, from the punishment of Allah. Therefore, they also made arrangements to avoid this punishment, because a person strives to avoid that which he fears.

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.

26. They will say [21], "Indeed, before this, we used to live among our families in fear."

[21] That is, they will wish to recall the days spent in the world and will say, "We were always anxious that we might commit some act for which we would be held accountable and questioned before Allah." And they will mention their family members because a person, in the world, commits many sinful acts merely for the sake of his family. Due to the greed for wealth, he loses the distinction between lawful and unlawful in earning money.
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