Surah Al-Hadid (57) — Ayah 13
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 {قِيْلَ ارْجِعُوْا وَرَآءَكُمْ فَالْتَمِسُوْا نُوْرًا:} This can have two meanings: one is that it will be said to them, “Go back to the plain of resurrection where the decision to send to Paradise or Hell was made and where the light was obtained, and seek light there.” The second meaning is that this is the light of faith and deeds which cannot be obtained here; the place to obtain it is the world, so go there and bring this light from there.
➌ { فَضُرِبَ بَيْنَهُمْ بِسُوْرٍ لَّهٗ بَابٌ …:} While the believers and hypocrites are conversing, a great wall will be erected between them ({بِسُوْرٍ} in which the tanween is for magnification), so that even the light of the believers, which was visible from afar, will no longer be seen by them. On the inner side of this wall will be mercy, and on the outer side, where the hypocrites are, will be punishment. In this wall there will be a great door, through which the believers will enter to the inner side, then the door will be closed and the hypocrites will remain outside in punishment.
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.
13-2 This means to go back to the world and bring the capital of faith and righteous deeds in the same way as we have brought, or as a mockery, the believers will say to go back and search where we brought the light from.
13-3 That is, between the believers and the hypocrites.
-4 By this is meant Paradise, into which the believers will have entered.
-5 That is, the part in which Hell will be.
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 Hypocrites’ Plea to Stay With the Believers and Their Question and Answer in the Plain of Resurrection:
Since the hypocrites used to mingle with the believers in the world, there too they will try to remain with the believers, and on that Day they will have fully realized the benefit of faith and righteous deeds. But they themselves will have no light. Therefore, they will request the believers to wait for them a little so that, by taking advantage of their light, they too may advance and walk along with them. And its second meaning could also be that they will say, “Just turn and look towards us, so that by your looking towards us, your light may illuminate our path as well, and we, benefiting from this light, may advance and join you.”
[21] This phrase has two meanings: one is that this light has been granted to us due to faith and righteous deeds, and the real place to acquire faith and righteous deeds is the world, which you have left behind. Now, if you want light, you can only get it from the world. If you can go back to the world, then go and seek this light there. The second meaning is that the believers will actually be granted the light of faith and righteous deeds at the time when they need to advance in the darkness. In this sense, it would mean: go back to the place where this light was distributed, and there seek light for yourselves.
[22] This conversation between the believers and the hypocrites will continue until a wall is erected between them, which will serve as a barrier between Paradise and Hell. On the believers’ side, the breezes of Paradise will begin to waft, and on the hypocrites’ side, the effects of Hell will start to be felt.
