سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْعَامِ

Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 16

The Cattle · Meccan · Juz 7 · Page 129

مَّن يُصْرَفْ عَنْهُ يَوْمَئِذٍ فَقَدْ رَحِمَهُۥ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْمُبِينُ ﴿16﴾
He who is averted from (such a torment) on that Day, (Allâh) has surely been Merciful to him. And that would be the obvious success.
مَّن man Whoever
يُصْرَفْ yuṣ'raf is averted
عَنْهُ ʿanhu from it
يَوْمَئِذٍۢ yawma-idhin that Day
فَقَدْ faqad then surely
رَحِمَهُۥ ۚ raḥimahu He had Mercy on him
وَذَٰلِكَ wadhālika And that
ٱلْفَوْزُ l-fawzu (is) the success
ٱلْمُبِينُ l-mubīnu (the) clear

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 16) {مَنْ يُّصْرَفْ عَنْهُ …:} That is, attaining a high rank is indeed a great thing, but if someone is merely spared from the punishment of the Hereafter, then in itself this is a very clear success.

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.

16. 1. Just as it is stated in another place, "Whoever is kept away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he has succeeded," therefore, success is the name of being saved from loss and attaining benefit. What benefit could be greater than Paradise?

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).