Surah Al-Hashr (59) — Ayah 21
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 { وَ تِلْكَ الْاَمْثَالُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ …:} That is, We present these examples before people so that they may reflect on why such a powerful and impactful thing is not affecting their hearts, and then strive to remove the cause of this.
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.
21. 2. That is, in the Noble Qur’an We have described such aspects of eloquence and clarity, strength and reasoning, and admonition and reminder, that upon hearing them, even the mountains—despite their hardness, vastness, and height—would be shattered into pieces out of fear of Allah. This is being explained and warned to the human being: you have been given the abilities of intellect and understanding. But if your heart does not accept any effect after hearing the Qur’an, then your end will not be good.
21. 3. So that they may take admonition from the exhortations of the Qur’an and, upon hearing its warnings, refrain from disobedience. Some say that in this verse, the address is to the Prophet ﷺ: We have revealed to you this Noble Qur’an, which possesses such greatness and majesty that if We had revealed it upon a mountain, it would have been shattered into pieces. But this is Our favor upon you, that We have made you so strong and firm that you ﷺ bore that which even the mountains do not have the strength to bear. Fath al-Qadeer. After this, Allah Almighty is describing His attributes, the purpose of which is to establish the Oneness of Allah and to refute polytheism.
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 Greatness of the Quran and the Negligence of Man:
That is, if Allah Almighty had granted the mountains—such mighty and massive creations—the understanding, choice, and intellect and consciousness that have been granted to man, and then it was told to them that they must live as obedient servants of Allah, and that their deeds would also be questioned, then even they would tremble at this very thought. But the insensitivity of man is such that, even after taking up this burden of trust, neither does fear overcome him, nor does he worry about what answer he will give before his Lord in the Hereafter if he spends his life in heedlessness and forgetfulness of God, and how he will escape His grasp. Rather, even after hearing the Quran and being informed of all the realities, he remains so unaffected as if he were an inanimate and unconscious stone, to which, apart from these lifeless qualities, no human faculties have been given at all.
