Surah Al-Qamar (54) — Ayah 31
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 { فَكَانُوْا كَهَشِيْمِ الْمُحْتَظِرِ: ’’هَشَمَ يَهْشِمُ هَشْمًا‘‘ (ض) ’’اَلشَّيءَ‘‘} To break something and crush it into tiny pieces. {’’هَشِيْمٌ‘‘} Trampled, crushed. {’’حَظِيْرَةٌ‘‘} Refers to a fence made around animals with branches, etc. And {’’ الْمُحْتَظِرِ ‘‘} is the one who makes the fence. The leaves and branches of the fence that dry up, break, and fall down, and after coming under the feet of animals, get crushed and trampled and become powder, these are called {’’هَشِيْمٌ‘‘}. The state of the people of Thamud with the punishment has been likened to those leaves and branches that fall from the fence and, coming under the feet of animals, get crushed into powder.
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 Punishment of the Scream:
These people were destroyed by a scream or a thunderous sound. The angel let out a scream that caused their hearts to burst. They died and began to fall upon one another, and in this way, they were trampled over each other just as a fence around a field, after a few days, gets trampled and reduced to pieces. This was the condition of these people.
