Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 24
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.
Obviously, this is never the case, because the owner of the world is only Allah, and He alone is the owner of the Hereafter as well. Therefore, nothing happens by the will or desire of anyone else; rather, only what the Owner wills happens. Then how did they tie such expectations to these self-made deities that they would fulfill their wishes? Here, even the greatest person, whether he is Allah’s Khalil or His beloved, is bound by His will, and only that wish of his is fulfilled which the Owner wills. Look at the father of Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the son of Nuh (peace be upon him), and the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and this reality will become clear to you: only that wish of any person is fulfilled which the Owner of both the world and the Hereafter wills. A poet has beautifully said:
{مَا كُلُّ مَا يَتَمَنَّي الْمَرْء يُدْرِكُهُ ¤ تَجْرِي الرِّيَاحُ بِمَا لَا تَشْتَهِي السُّفُنُ}
“It is not so that whatever a man wishes, he will surely attain it, because many times the winds blow against the wishes of the ships.”
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.
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The Wish of the Polytheists of Makkah: A Deity Who Imposes No Restrictions:
That is, your wish is that your deities should be such that they do not impose any kind of restriction upon you. But can this wish of yours be fulfilled? Or do you have the right to make anyone you wish your deity? Or, if you have attached hope for intercession from your deities, do you think this will be fulfilled? Whereas, in both this world and the Hereafter, all authority belongs solely to Allah Almighty.
