Surah Al-Haaqqa (69) — Ayah 16
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 This verse is a powerful proof of the existence of Allah Almighty’s Throne. Those who deny the Divine Throne and say that it only means sovereignty, the fact that on the Day of Resurrection eight angels will be carrying the Divine Throne refutes them. These people neither accept the existence of the Throne, nor do they accept that Allah Almighty is upon the Throne, nor do they accept that Allah Almighty will come to the earth on the Day of Resurrection, nor do they accept that He is above, even though all of this is present in clear words in the Noble Qur’an. A certain elder who has interpreted the Divine Throne as sovereignty and rule everywhere, at this place could not interpret the explicit words about eight angels carrying the Divine Throne, so he declared it among the verses of {متشابهات} and admitted: “We can neither know what the Throne is nor understand how eight angels will carry it on the Day of Resurrection.” How much better it would have been if, in the same way, he had accepted that Allah is above the Throne, and also accepted His coming to the earth, and left the manner of it to Allah, as to how Allah Almighty is upon the Throne and how He will descend to the earth, because this is the method of the texts of the Qur’an and Hadith and the pious predecessors. See also the commentary of Surah Fajr (22). In Tafsir Majidi it is stated: “To say that the angels carrying the Throne is contrary to the majesty of Allah’s self-subsistence is merely an expression of one’s own superficiality. If this is what self-subsistence means, then why stop at this issue? The entire system of using angels as intermediaries for tasks would become invalid.”
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.
