Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 14
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 {قُلْ اِنِّيْۤ اُمِرْتُ اَنْ اَكُوْنَ اَوَّلَ مَنْ اَسْلَمَ …:} Because I am His Messenger, and the duty of a Messenger is that before all servants and more than anyone else, he obeys the commands of his Master. And «وَ لَا تَكُوْنَنَّ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِيْنَ» means that if someone falls into shirk, let them be; it is not your responsibility to even entertain such a thought in your mind.
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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The Greatest Proof of Being a Deity is Being Free of Need:
That is, one criterion of Allah being the true deity is that He alone has created the entire universe. Since no other deity has any share in the creation of the universe, therefore, they cannot be deities. And the second criterion is that He provides food to all others, but Himself does not eat anything from anyone. This has two meanings: one is that whoever eats food can never be a deity because he is in need of food, whereas Allah is not in need of food; and the second meaning is that all others are dependent on Him even for food. That is, whoever is needy cannot be a deity. The true deity can only be the one who is not dependent or needy of anyone. Now see, those whom the polytheists have made their gods, instead of providing sustenance to their servants, are themselves in need of sustenance from them. No Pharaoh can maintain his claim to divinity unless his subjects pay him taxes and tributes. Nor can the status of any occupant of a grave as a deity remain unless his devotees and worshippers build his tomb. And the court of any idol-god cannot be adorned until its worshippers make its statue and place it in a grand temple. In other words, all these artificial deities are themselves dependent on their servants. Only the Being of Allah Almighty is such that He exists by His own power; He is not in need of anyone, rather, all are in need of Him, and this is the greatest proof of His being the true deity. Therefore, one should bow in submission only before Him.
