Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 99
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 Here Allah Almighty has mentioned one of His great powers and blessings: Allah Almighty sent down water from the sky, then by means of it brought forth soft and delicate sprouts, from which emerged clusters filled with layer upon layer of berries, and look at the date palm, that first a small shoot comes out, then it becomes a tree, then from it unripe fruit is made, then its color keeps changing and it also grows larger. Observe their fruiting and their ripening; when it is unripe, it has little value, and when it ripens, how delicious it becomes. The same is the case with grapes, olives, and pomegranates.
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.
99. 1 By this are meant the green branches and sprouts which Allah brings forth above the earth from the seed buried in the ground, then that plant or tree grows and develops.
99. 2 That is, from these green branches We bring forth grain layered one above another, just as there are ears of wheat and rice. The meaning is all such grains, for example, barley, millet, sorghum, maize, wheat, and rice, etc.
99. 3 قنوان is the plural of قنو, just as صنو and صنوان are; it means clusters. طَلْع is the spathe or bunch which is the initial form of the date, which then grows into a cluster and then takes the form of ripe dates. دنیۃ means those clusters which are near. And some clusters are far, which cannot be reached by hand; as a favor, دانیۃ has been mentioned, meaning منھا دانیہ ومنھا بعیدۃ (some clusters are near and some are far). بعیدۃ is omitted. (فتح الْقدیر)
99. 4 جنات, olives, and pomegranates—all these are منصوب, which are connected to نبات, meaning فاخرجنا بہ جنات, that is, from the rainwater We produced vineyards and olives and pomegranates.
99. 4 That is, in some characteristics they resemble each other and in some they do not, or their leaves resemble each other but their fruits do not, or they resemble each other in shape but differ in taste and flavor.
99. 4 That is, in all the aforementioned things are signs of the Creator of the universe’s perfect power and His wisdom and mercy.
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.
[102] That is, the earth is the same and the water that falls upon it is also the same, but look at each of the plants and fruit trees that grow from the earth, observe the fruit of the date palm and its composition, then look at the grape which does not even have a seed, look at the pomegranate and how its seeds are joined together. Then observe that the earth is one, the species of the tree is one, the water is one, yet the fruit of one is inferior and the other is excellent. Then, on the fruit of a single tree, reflect on the stages from the appearance of the fruit to its ripening. In every single matter, you will continue to find signs of Allah’s power. The real issue is: is there anyone who will reflect? And if someone considers them as mere general information and does not bother to ponder over them, then how can he ever see these signs of Allah?
