Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabûn (those brought near to Allâh),
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَأَمَّآfa-ammāThen
إِنinif
كَانَkānahe was
مِنَminaof
ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَl-muqarabīnathose brought near
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 89,88) The tanween on {فَاَمَّاۤاِنْكَانَمِنَالْمُقَرَّبِيْنَ …:’’ فَرَوْحٌ ‘‘} and {’’ رَيْحَانٌ ‘‘} is for veneration. The meaning of {’’ رَوْحٌ ‘‘} is comfort, happiness, and mercy, and {’’ رَيْحَانٌ ‘‘} refers to every fragrant plant and flower. One meaning of {’’ رَيْحَانٌ ‘‘} is also sustenance. At the end of the surah, the state of all three groups at the time of death is described. The purpose is encouragement and warning, that is, if the dying person is among the Muqarrabeen, then at the time of death there is great comfort, happiness, and Allah’s mercy for it, fragrant flowers, and a Paradise filled with blessings. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ اَلْمَيِّتُتَحْضُرُهُالْمَلاَئِكَةُفَإِذَاكَانَالرَّجُلُصَالِحًاقَالُوااخْرُجِيْأَيَّتُهَاالنَّفْسُالطَّيِّبَةُ ! كَانَتْفِيالْجَسَدِالطَّيِّبِ،اخْرُجِيْحَمِيْدَةًوَأَبْشِرِيْبِرَوْحٍوَرَيْحَانٍوَرَبٍّغَيْرِغَضْبَانَفَلاَيَزَالُيُقَالُلَهَاذٰلِكَحَتّٰیتَخْرُجَثُمَّيُعْرَجُبِهَاإِلَیالسَّمَاءِفَيُفْتَحُلَهَافَيُقَالُمَنْهٰذَا ؟ فَيَقُوْلُوْنَفُلاَنٌ،فَيُقَالُمَرْحَبًابِالنَّفْسِالطَّيِّبَةِكَانَتْفِيالْجَسَدِالطَّيِّبِادْخُلِيْحَمِيْدَةً،وَأَبْشِرِيْبِرَوْحٍوَرَيْحَانٍوَرَبٍّغَيْرِغَضْبَانَ،فَلاَيَزَالُيُقَالُلَهَاذٰلِكَحَتّٰیيُنْتَهٰیبِهَاإِلَیالسَّمَاءِالَّتِيْفِيْهَااللّٰهُعَزَّوَجَلَّ ][ابن ماجہ، الزھد، باب ذکر الموت والاستعداد لہ: ۴۲۶۲، وقال الألباني صحیح ] “When the angels come to the dying person, if the man is righteous, they say: ‘Come out, O pure soul that was in a pure body! Come out, you are praiseworthy, and rejoice in the glad tidings of great comfort, fragrant flowers, and a Lord who is not angry.’ They keep saying this to it until it comes out. Then it is taken up towards the sky, and a door is opened for it, and it is said: ‘Who is this?’ They say: ‘So-and-so.’ Then it is said: ‘Welcome, O pure soul that was in a pure body, enter, you are praiseworthy, and rejoice in the glad tidings of great comfort, fragrant flowers, and a Lord who is not angry.’ Then they keep saying these words to it until it is brought to the heaven in which Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, is.”
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.
The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.
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).
