Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 1
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
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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 1) ➊ {اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ:} In this verse, the proof is given that Allah alone possesses all perfections and is the only deity, and amazement is expressed at the polytheists’ shirk.
➋ {خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضَ … :} Here, Allah has mentioned two types of things: one is the substances of the earth and the heavens, meaning those that have their own separate existence, and the other is darkness and light, which are accidents, meaning they exist through other things. The meaning is that there is no substance or accident in the universe that Allah has not created. By darkness and light, what is meant is night and day, or the light of faith and the darkness of disbelief. (Qurtubi) The wisdom in mentioning {’’ النُّوْرَ ‘‘} in the singular and {’’الظُّلُمٰتِ ‘‘} in the plural seems to be that the light of faith is only one, while the misguidances of disbelief are countless. The straight path is one, and the wrong paths are innumerable.
➌ {ثُمَّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا بِرَبِّهِمْ يَعْدِلُوْنَ:} That is, when the Creator and Owner of everything is only Allah, and these polytheists also accept Him as their Lord (the Sustainer), then it was obligatory upon them to worship Him alone. Yet, they still consider others equal to Him, prostrate before them, offer vows in their names, make pledges, and seek help from them in difficulties. How irrational it is that Allah creates, He provides sustenance, yet others are asked, and they are considered equal to their Lord. See Surah Luqman (10, 11) and Surah Al-Ankabut (61 to 63).
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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Proofs of Tawheed:
This address is to the polytheists of Makkah who believed that Allah Almighty alone is the Creator and Owner of everything. He alone created this universe, He made the sun and the moon, and He created the night and the day, and He alone rules over the universe. The sun, the moon, and the stars all revolve according to His command, and He Himself created us as well.
The First Proof:
Allah Almighty, addressing them, is saying that the Being who is running the system of such a vast universe with such perfection and excellence—can He not fulfill your needs and solve your problems? Those whom you call upon, like Laat, Uzza, Manaat, and Hubal—do they have any role or influence in this vast universe? Man's duty was to prostrate only before that Creator, and ask only Him for his needs—the One who created him and, by creating the earth, attached all necessities of life to it for him. Then why did you feel the need to worship these goddesses and gods, giving them the right that belongs to Allah, and making them equals to your Lord?
