Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
When that covered the lote-tree which did cover it!
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِذْidhWhen
يَغْشَىyaghshācovered
ٱلسِّدْرَةَl-sid'ratathe Lote Tree
مَاmāwhat
يَغْشَىٰyaghshācovers
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 16) {اِذْيَغْشَىالسِّدْرَةَمَايَغْشٰى:} The shower of lights upon the Sidrat al-Muntaha at the time of its witnessing, the throngs of angels, and the depiction of its majesty and beauty, is an indication of the limitation of the languages used by humans. (See Ta-Ha: 78) There are a few hints about this in the hadith; one of them has already been mentioned in the commentary of the previous verse: [ وَغَشِيَهَاأَلْوَانٌلاَأَدْرِيْمَاهِيَ ][ دیکھیے بخاري : ۳۴۹ ] “And it was covered by such colors that I do not know what they were.” Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated these words from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding Sidrat al-Muntaha in the hadith of Mi’raj: [فَلَمَّاغَشِيَهَامِنْأَمْرِاللّٰهِمَاغَشِيَتَغَيَّرَتْفَمَاأَحَدٌمِّنْخَلْقِاللّٰهِيَسْتَطِيْعُأَنْيَنْعَتَهَامِنْحُسْنِهَافَأَوْحَیاللّٰهُإِلَيَّمَاأَوْحٰی][ مسلم، الإیمان، باب الإسراء برسول اللّٰہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم … : ۱۶۲ ] “Then, when it was covered by that which covered it by Allah’s command, its state changed, and then it was such that none among Allah’s creation can describe its beauty. At that time, He revealed to me what He revealed.” And Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: [ «اِذْيَغْشَىالسِّدْرَةَمَايَغْشٰى »قَالَفَرَاشٌمِنْذَهَبٍ ][ مسلم، الإیمان، باب في ذکر سدرۃ المنتہٰی : ۱۷۳ ] “What is meant by ‘that which covered the Sidrat al-Muntaha’ is golden moths.” On this occasion, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) saw Jibril (peace be upon him), who had accompanied him, once again in his original form. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) explained the verse: « وَلَقَدْرَاٰهُنَزْلَةًاُخْرٰى (13) عِنْدَسِدْرَةِالْمُنْتَهٰى» by stating that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ رَأَيْتُجِبْرِيْلَصَلَّیاللّٰهُعَلَيْهِوَسَلَّمَوَلَهُسِتُّمِائَةِجَنَاحٍ،يَنْتَثِرُمِنْرِيْشِهِالتَّهَاوِيْلُالدُّرُّوَالْيَاقُوْتُ ][ مسند أحمد : 460/1، ح : ۴۳۹۵ ] “I saw Jibril (peace be upon him); he had six hundred wings, and from his wings, wondrous multicolored pearls and rubies were falling.” The researcher of Musnad said: {’’إِسْنَادُهُحَسَنٌ‘‘} that its chain is Hasan, and Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) said: {’’هٰذَاإِسْنَادٌجَيِّدٌقَوِيٌّ‘‘} that its chain is strong and reliable.
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.
16. 1. This is a description of the state of Sidrat al-Muntaha when, on the night of Mi'raj, you ﷺ witnessed it: golden moths were circling around it, the reflection of the angels was falling upon it, and it was also the manifestation of the Lord's manifestations (Ibn Kathir). At this place, the Prophet ﷺ was granted three things: the five daily prayers, the last verses of Surah al-Baqarah, and the promise of forgiveness for that Muslim who will be free from the impurities of shirk.
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).
