Surah At-Taghaabun (64) — Ayah 3
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 صَوَّرَكُمْ فَاَحْسَنَ صُوَرَكُمْ:} Whatever Allah Almighty created, He created it well. (See As-Sajdah: 7) Here it is said that He shaped you and made your forms good. (See Al-Mu’min: 64; Al-Infitar: 6–8) Elsewhere it is said that We created man (not just good, but) in the best stature, as Allah Almighty says: « لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْاِنْسَانَ فِيْۤ اَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيْمٍ » [ التین : ۴ ] “Indeed, We created man in the best stature.” In both outward appearance and in mental and intellectual capacity, man has been given the best form; no other creature has such intellectual capacity. No matter how unattractive a person may be, he would never wish to be transformed into the form of another creature, no matter how beautiful it may be.
➌ { وَ اِلَيْهِ الْمَصِيْرُ:} That is, the creation of the entire universe, especially creating man in such a perfect form, is not without purpose, but rather to test you, as He said: « لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ اَيُّكُمْ اَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا » [ ہود : ۷ ] “That He may test you as to which of you is best in deed.” And for this, after death, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection and returned to Him.
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.
3. 2. He made your form and appearance, stature and features extremely beautiful, which other creations of Allah are deprived of.
3. 2. Not towards anyone else, so that one may be saved from Allah's reckoning and accountability.
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.
[5] The real wisdom was that before the creation of man, Allah Almighty created all those things which are necessary for human life and its sustenance. He made all things subservient to man, and all these things are appointed to serve mankind.
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What Additional Qualities Does Man Possess Over Other Creatures?
That is, man was created as a creature who stands upright and walks on two feet. He was granted the abilities to speak, to understand each other's words, and to respond. Then, he was also endowed with such intellect and consciousness that he could utilize all other creatures as needed, make them obedient and subservient to himself, and rule over them. And these qualities were not granted to any creature other than man. The structure of his limbs was also made such that he can perform multiple tasks with each limb. By using his intellect and limbs, on one hand, he continues to conquer the universe, and on the other hand, he keeps bringing forth new inventions.
[7] That is, man's design was made excellent, and then his appearance was also made very beautiful. It was not done that one of a person's eyes would be large and the other small, or one eye black and the other blue, or one nostril large and the other small, or one hand long and the other short, which would make a person not only unattractive but also frightening and terrifying. Then, despite such comprehensive uniformity, each individual's face and features were made distinct. If Allah Almighty had placed man's nose or eyes on the back of his neck or on his back, just imagine how unattractive a creature man would have been.
[8] Allah's creating this universe, managing it in an organized manner, then creating a creature like man, the noblest of all creatures and of the best stature, and then continuously bringing about the cycle of life and death in it—all these things you are witnessing. Then, would it be difficult for Him to gather you to Himself after death?
