Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 23
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 { اِنْ يَّتَّبِعُوْنَ اِلَّا الظَّنَّ:} For the exegesis, see the exegesis of Surah Yunus (66, 36).
➌ { وَ مَا تَهْوَى الْاَنْفُسُ وَ لَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ … :} That is, these people worship them only in following the desires of their hearts. Their hearts desire that there should be such a deity who fulfills their needs in this world, and if the Hereafter does come, then there too He should grant them forgiveness, but there should be no restriction of halal and haram upon them, nor any restraint upon their desires. That is why sometimes they start worshipping someone by making him the child of Allah, like someone worships the Messiah or Uzair (peace be upon them) as His son, as the Jews and Christians do, and sometimes they make angels His daughters, as the polytheists of Arabia did, and sometimes they start worshipping someone as His beloved or beloved one, being compelled by love for whom He cannot refuse any request, as is the case with common idolaters, and many false Muslims are also like this, and they harbor hope in their hearts that these imaginary deities they have made will save them from Allah’s grasp on the Day of Resurrection, because they have a relationship of lineage or love with Him, due to which He will be compelled to accept their intercession. Whereas in reality, all these are their failed wishes and desires. The fact is: « وَ لَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ مِّنْ رَّبِّهِمُ الْهُدٰى» “And indeed, guidance has come to them from their Lord.” And the real guidance and straight path is only that which our Prophet (peace be upon him) has brought to them.
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.
[14] That is, these stone idols of yours are nothing but stones. They are neither gods, nor goddesses, nor deities. Nor do they possess any power or authority. You have, on your own, formed a belief, then clung to it, and apart from your own conjecture and imagination, there is no basis for their divinity. Allah has not declared them as His partners or associates in any of His books, and the real reason for your conjecture and imagination is simply that your hearts desire that which is present before you in tangible form, and by offering vows and sacrifices to them, you become convinced that all your affairs are being set right through these offerings and through these gods and goddesses. Moreover, you believe that they will intercede for you with Allah. You do not accept such a deity who would impose restrictions of lawful and unlawful upon you, and who would test you by binding you in the constraints of His commands and prohibitions.
[15] That is, our Messenger ﷺ has come and clearly shown you in explicit words the straight path: who is truly worthy of your worship in this universe, and what are the rational and transmitted proofs for this?
