Surah As-Saff (61) — Ayah 12
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 {وَ مَسٰكِنَ طَيِّبَةً فِيْ جَنّٰتِ عَدْنٍ: ’’ مَسٰكِنَ طَيِّبَةً ‘‘} is mentioned specifically because among the most beloved things to a person is his dwelling, and jihad is not possible without leaving it. Allah Almighty has given the glad tidings of {’’ مَسٰكِنَ طَيِّبَةً ‘‘} in exchange for leaving their beloved dwellings, which have the quality of permanence, whereas the dwellings of this world do not remain with anyone. In Surah At-Tawbah, He said: «قُلْ اِنْ كَانَ اٰبَآؤُكُمْ وَ اَبْنَآؤُكُمْ وَ اِخْوَانُكُمْ وَ اَزْوَاجُكُمْ وَ عَشِيْرَتُكُمْ وَ اَمْوَالٌ اقْتَرَفْتُمُوْهَا وَ تِجَارَةٌ تَخْشَوْنَ كَسَادَهَا وَ مَسٰكِنُ تَرْضَوْنَهَاۤ اَحَبَّ اِلَيْكُمْ مِّنَ اللّٰهِ وَ رَسُوْلِهٖ وَ جِهَادٍ فِيْ سَبِيْلِهٖ فَتَرَبَّصُوْا حَتّٰى يَاْتِيَ اللّٰهُ بِاَمْرِهٖ وَ اللّٰهُ لَا يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْفٰسِقِيْنَ » [ التوبۃ : ۲۴ ] “Say: If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, the wealth you have acquired, the commerce you fear may decline, and the dwellings you love are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His way, then wait until Allah brings about His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.”
➌ The definite article in { ذٰلِكَ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيْمُ:} over the predicate {’’ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيْمُ ‘‘} creates the meaning of exclusivity, i.e., the great success is only this. This does not mean that there is any other minor success besides Paradise; rather, the word {’’ الْعَظِيْمُ ‘‘} is used only to express the greatness of this success. Otherwise, the only one who is truly successful is the one who is successful in the Hereafter; no one else is truly successful, as He said: «فَمَنْ زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَ اُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ وَ مَا الْحَيٰوةُ الدُّنْيَاۤ اِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُوْرِ » [آل عمران : ۱۸۵ ] “So whoever is removed from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. And the life of this world is nothing but the enjoyment of delusion.”
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.
