سُوْرَةُ النَّجْمِ

Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 14

The Star · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 526

‹
›
عِندَ سِدْرَةِ ٱلْمُنتَهَىٰ ﴿14﴾

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

Near Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (a lote-tree of the utmost boundary over the seventh heaven beyond which none can pass).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

عِندَ ʿinda Near
سِدْرَةِ sid'rati (the) Lote Tree
ٱلْمُنتَهَىٰ l-muntahā (of) the utmost boundary

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 14) {عِنْدَ سِدْرَةِ الْمُنْتَهٰى: ’’ سِدْرَةِ ‘‘} The lote tree. {’’ الْمُنْتَهٰى ‘‘ ’’ اِنْتَهٰي يَنْتَهِيْ اِنْتِهَاءً ‘‘} (from ifti‘āl) is a locative noun, the place of utmost end. Abdullah bin Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) explained the reason for this name, he said: [ لَمَّا أُسْرِيَ بِرَسُوْلِ اللّٰهِ صَلَّی اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ انْتُهِيَ بِهِ إِلٰی سِدْرَةِ الْمُنْتَهٰی وَهِيَ فِي السَّمَاءِ السَّادِسَةِ، إِلَيْهَا يَنْتَهِيْ مَا يُعْرَجُ بِهِ مِنَ الْأَرْضِ فَيُقْبَضُ مِنْهَا وَ إِلَيْهَا يَنْتَهِيْ مَا يَهْبِطُ بِهِ مِنْ فَوْقِهَا فَيُقْبَضُ مِنْهَا ] [مسلم، الإیمان، باب في ذکر سدرۃ المنتھٰی : ۱۷۳ ] “When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was taken by night (for Mi‘raj), he was brought to the Sidrat al-Muntaha, and it is in the sixth heaven. Whatever ascends from the earth, its end is there, then it is taken from there, and whatever descends from above, its end is also there, then it is taken from there.” In the commentary of Muslim, Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said that in all the manuscripts of Sahih Muslim, the mention is of the sixth heaven in this way, whereas in other narrations from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) it has already been mentioned that it is above the seventh heaven. Qadi (Iyad) said, its being on the seventh heaven is more authentic and is the saying of most. This is also what the meaning and name of Sidrat al-Muntaha require, that it be on the seventh heaven. Nawawi says that it is possible to reconcile both statements: its root is in the sixth heaven and most of it is in the seventh heaven, because everyone knows it is very large.
From this verse, the time and place of seeing Jibril (peace be upon him) is also known, because the Sidrat al-Muntaha was seen by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the night of Mi‘raj when he was taken on a journey through the heavens. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ ثُمَّ رُفِعَتْ إِلَيَّ سِدْرَةُ الْمُنْتَهٰی فَإِذَا نَبِقُهَا مِثْلُ قِلاَلِ هَجَرَ، وَ إِذَا وَرَقُهَا مِثْلُ آذَانِ الْفِيَلَةِ قَالَ هٰذِهِ سِدْرَةُ الْمُنْتَهٰی] [ بخاري، المناقب، باب المعراج : ۳۸۸۷، عن مالک بن صعصعۃ رضی اللہ عنھما ] “Then the Sidrat al-Muntaha appeared before me, I saw that its fruits were like the jars of the city of Hajar and its leaves were like the ears of elephants. Jibril (peace be upon him) said: This is the Sidrat al-Muntaha.”

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.

14. 1. This is the account of when, on the night of Mi'raj, Jibreel (علیہ السلام) was seen in his original form. This Sidrat al-Muntaha is a lote tree which is on the sixth or seventh heaven, and this is the final limit; no angel can go above it. The angels also receive Allah's commands from here.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
← Previous All Surahs Next →
Telegram
Facebook