سُوْرَةُ الْقَلَمِ

Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 52

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وَمَا هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ﴿52﴾
But it is nothing else than a Reminder to all the ‘Âlamîn (mankind, and jinn).
وَمَا wamā And not
هُوَ huwa it (is)
إِلَّا illā but
ذِكْرٌۭ dhik'run a Reminder
لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ lil'ʿālamīna to the worlds

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 52) {وَ مَا هُوَ اِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعٰلَمِيْنَ:} That is, in the verses of the Quran there are such admonitions by whose effect not just one or two, but countless worlds are to come to the right path; whoever calls the one who delivers such admonition a madman is himself mad.

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.

52. 1. When the reality is that this Qur'an has come for the guidance and direction of jinn and mankind, then how can the one who brought it and explained it be considered mad (insane)?

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.

52. Yet this (Quran) is a reminder for all the worlds [29].

[29] That is, the Quran which you are reciting to them contains neither any words of madness nor is there any madness in you. Rather, this Book is being revealed for the guidance of all the people of the world. Through it, the very nature of mankind will be transformed and reformed. Soon, this Book will bring about a revolution in society. At that time, everyone will know who the real madmen were.