سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْعَامِ

Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 15

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قُلْ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّى عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ ﴿15﴾
Say: "I fear, if I disobey my Lord, the torment of a Mighty Day."
قُلْ qul Say
إِنِّىٓ innī Indeed, I
أَخَافُ akhāfu [I] fear
إِنْ in if
عَصَيْتُ ʿaṣaytu I disobeyed
رَبِّى rabbī my Lord
عَذَابَ ʿadhāba punishment
يَوْمٍ yawmin (of) a Day
عَظِيمٍۢ ʿaẓīmin Mighty

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 15) {قُلْ اِنِّيْۤ اَخَافُ … :} By making this announcement from the tongue of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), it was conveyed to all other people that if, hypothetically, even our infallible and most righteous servant were to commit disobedience, he too would not be saved from our punishment. Then how is it possible for others, after committing crimes such as denying the prophets, to sit unconcerned about our punishment? See also Surah Al-An'am (81–88) and Surah Az-Zumar (64, 65).

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.

15. 1 That is, if I too, by disobeying the Lord, take anyone other than Allah as a deity, then I too will not be able to escape from Allah's punishment.

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.

15. And say, "If I were to disobey my Lord [16], I would fear the punishment of a tremendous Day."

[16] It is impossible for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to disobey Allah; in reality, this is being said as a warning and admonition to others, that if even the Messenger were to disobey Allah, then on the Day of Resurrection he too could be questioned. So, others should consider their own fate.