Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 37
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
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➋ {’’ تَخَيَّرُوْنَ ‘‘} is from the form of باب تفعّل, one تاء has been omitted. {’’تَتَخَيَّرُوْنَ‘‘} becomes a sentence and is the object of {’’ تَدْرُسُوْنَ ‘‘}. The hamzah of {’’ اِنَّ ‘‘} should have been with a fatḥah, but due to the coming of lām on {’’ تَخَيَّرُوْنَ ‘‘}, it became kasrah. The translation will be: "Do you have a Book in which you read that for you in the Hereafter there will be only what you desire?"
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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Refutation of the Misconception in Three Ways:
In verses 37 to 41, three different scenarios are mentioned, which serve as transmitted proofs refuting their false belief, and they are as follows:
1. Is it written in any revealed book that in the Hereafter you will also have a life of comfort and prosperity, as you desire?
2. Or have you taken some such oaths from Us that on the Day of Resurrection you will get exactly what you want and desire such a decision in your favor? If this is the case, then tell us who among you is responsible and guarantor to have these oaths fulfilled by Us?
3. The third possibility could be that some of their deities are partners with Allah in His works. If this is the case, then prove the partnership of these partners in the universe and their authority in the affairs of the universe. Then, when none of these things are true, on what basis are they sitting in hope that they will have comfort and prosperity in the life of the Hereafter?
