Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 81
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 {فَاَيُّ الْفَرِيْقَيْنِ اَحَقُّ بِالْاَمْنِ … :} Which of us has a greater right to security (to be free from fear)? Is it you, the polytheists, who, out of mere superstition, think that these idols might be able to benefit or harm, or is it us, the pure monotheists, who are certain and assured that only Allah has power over all benefit and harm, and that no dead or living being in the world besides Him can harm us in the slightest? Even in this Ummah, those who recite the kalimah but are devotees of saints say to the people of Tawheed that whoever abandons the “Gyarhveen” of the great saint, his son or buffalo dies, or some other harm may befall him. For them too, the answer is the same as what Ibrahim (peace be upon him) said.
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 Threat of Punishment from the Deities:
The greatest weapon these idolaters had was that the idols you are insulting will themselves deal with you, as was their own belief. Sayyiduna Ibrahim ؑ replied to them that if you do not fear Allah, Who is the Sovereign over the entire universe, then why should I fear these idols of yours, which you have made with your own hands and which are lifeless stones dependent on you for their very existence and survival? How can they harm or benefit me or you in any way? Secondly, whatever I am saying is based on the true knowledge that I have received from Allah, but your belief that these idols possess the power to benefit or harm is merely your own delusion and conjecture, for which you have no evidence. Therefore, you yourselves should reflect and decide who is deserving of punishment from Allah and who is deserving of peace and security.
