Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 103
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.
It is not established from any of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw the Lord Almighty in this world. This appears to be the authentic view; only Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) holds the opinion of seeing, but he sometimes also said that the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw Allah Almighty twice with the eye of his heart. Further details will come in Surah Najm. All this discussion is about not being able to see in this world, but from several verses of the Qur’an and authentic ahadith, it is established that on the Day of Resurrection, besides the Prophets, the believers will also see Allah Almighty, and they will see Allah Almighty from their own places without any hardship, just as there is no difficulty in seeing the moon, and this will be the greatest blessing of Paradise. Thus, Allah Almighty said: «وُجُوْهٌ يَّوْمَىِٕذٍ نَّاضِرَةٌ(22) اِلٰى رَبِّهَا نَاظِرَةٌ» [ القیامۃ : 23،22] “Many faces that Day will be radiant, looking towards their Lord.” But if the meaning of idrak is to attain the reality, then even on the Day of Resurrection, this will not be possible for any angel or Messenger, because how can a limited creation attain the reality of the Unlimited? Then, according to the verse under commentary, neither in this world nor in the Hereafter can eyes attain the reality of Allah Almighty.
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.
[105] The Being who created all these aforementioned things is such that man cannot see Him with his own eyes, as is made clear by the following hadith. Is it possible to see Allah in this world? Masruq bin Ajda‘ says that I was sitting with Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). She addressed me and said: Abu Aisha (the kunyah of Masruq), there are three things, and whoever says any of them has fabricated a lie against Allah. Whoever says that Muhammad ﷺ saw his Lord (on the night of Mi‘raj), he has fabricated a great lie against Allah, because Allah the Exalted says: ﴿لَا تُدْرِكُهُ الْاَبْصَارُ ۡ وَهُوَ يُدْرِكُ الْاَبْصَارَ ۚ وَهُوَ اللَّطِيْفُ الْخَبِيْرُ﴾ and He also says: ﴿وَمَا كَانَ لِبَشَرٍ اَنْ يُّكَلِّمَهُ اللّٰهُ اِلَّا وَحْيًا اَوْ مِنْ وَّرَاۗيِِ حِجَابٍ اَوْ يُرْسِلَ رَسُوْلًا فَيُوْحِيَ بِاِذْنِهٖ مَا يَشَاۗءُ ۭ اِنَّهٗ عَلِيٌّ حَكِيْمٌ﴾ At that time, I was reclining, so I sat up and said: O Mother of the Believers! Do not be hasty. Did Allah not say: ﴿وَلَقَدْ رَاٰهُ نَزْلَةً اُخْريٰ﴾ and He also said: ﴿وَلَقَدْ رَاٰهُ بالْاُفُقِ الْمُبِيْنِ﴾ Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: By Allah! I asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ about this, and he said: It was Jibreel whom I saw. And both times, I did not see him in his original form, but I saw him descending from the sky, and he was so great that he filled the space between the earth and the sky. And whoever thinks that Muhammad ﷺ concealed anything from the revelation sent down by Allah, he has fabricated a lie against Allah, because Allah says: ﴿يٰٓاَيّهُاَ الرَّسُوْلُ بَلِّغْ﴾ And whoever thinks that Muhammad ﷺ knew what would happen tomorrow, he has fabricated a lie against Allah, because Allah the Exalted has said: ﴿قُلْ لَّا يَعْلَمُ مَنْ فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْاَرْضِ الْغَيْبَ اِلَّا اللٰه﴾ [ترمذي ابواب التفسير] However, on the Day of Resurrection, man will be able to see Allah the Exalted, as is proven by countless verses and hadiths. But the Being of Allah is such that He is seeing every particle of the universe and is taking care of them at every moment. Then He continues to fulfill all their small and sundry needs.
