سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْعَامِ

Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 88

The Cattle · Meccan · Juz 7 · Page 138

‹
›
ذَٰلِكَ هُدَى ٱللَّهِ يَهْدِى بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ ۚ وَلَوْ أَشْرَكُوا۟ لَحَبِطَ عَنْهُم مَّا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿88﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

This is the Guidance of Allâh with which He guides whomsoever He wills of His slaves. But if they had joined in worship others with Allâh, all that they used to do would have been of no benefit to them.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ذَٰلِكَ dhālika That
هُدَى hudā (is the) Guidance
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi (of) Allah
يَهْدِى yahdī He guides
بِهِۦ bihi with it
مَن man whom
يَشَآءُ yashāu He wills
مِنْ min of
عِبَادِهِۦ ۚ ʿibādihi His slaves
وَلَوْ walaw But if
أَشْرَكُوا۟ ashrakū they (had) associated partners (with Allah)
لَحَبِطَ laḥabiṭa surely (would be) worthless
عَنْهُم ʿanhum for them
مَّا mā what
كَانُوا۟ kānū they used to
يَعْمَلُونَ yaʿmalūna do

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.

(Ayah 88) {وَ لَوْ اَشْرَكُوْا لَحَبِطَ عَنْهُمْ … :} After mentioning the names of eighteen prophets, along with reference to their fathers, children, and brothers, it is stated that if, hypothetically, a prophet or his relatives were to commit shirk, then all their deeds would be rendered void. Because no matter how great a deed is, it is not accepted alongside shirk, as Allah addressed the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him: «لَىِٕنْ اَشْرَكْتَ لَيَحْبَطَنَّ عَمَلُكَ» [ الزمر : ۶۵ ] "If you commit shirk, then all your deeds will be nullified." It is not possible for a prophet to commit shirk; all of this is being conveyed for the followers.

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.

88. 1. After mentioning the noble names of eighteen prophets, Allah Almighty is saying that if these personalities had also committed shirk, then all their deeds would have been rendered void. Just as in another place, addressing the Prophet ﷺ, Allah Almighty said, "O Prophet! If you also commit shirk, all your deeds will be rendered void," although it is not possible for prophets to commit shirk. The purpose is to warn the communities about the dangerous and destructive nature of shirk.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
← Previous All Surahs Next →
Telegram
Facebook