Surah Al-Haaqqa (69) — Ayah 25
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.
{’’يَالَيْتَهَا كَانَتِ الْقَاضِيَةَ‘‘} That is, if only death had finished me off and I had not been raised again. {’’ مَاۤ اَغْنٰى عَنِّيْ مَالِيَهْ (28) هَلَكَ عَنِّيْ سُلْطٰنِيَهْ ‘‘} Regarding the greed for wealth and leadership, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَا ذِئْبَانِ جََائِعَانِ أُرْسِلَا فِيْ غَنَمٍ بِأَفْسَدَ لَهَا مِنْ حِرْصِ الْمَرْءِ عَلَی الْمَالِ وَالشَّرَفِ لِدِيْنِهٖ ] [ترمذي، الزھد، باب ما ذئبان جائعان… : ۲۳۷۶، قال الألباني صحیح ] "Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep do not cause as much destruction as a man's greed for wealth and leadership does to his religion." After spending his entire life striving to attain these two things, at that time he will regretfully say that my wealth was of no use to me and my leadership has also been destroyed. If {’’ سُلْطٰنِيَهْ ‘‘ ’’سُلْطَانٌ‘‘} refers to argument and proof, then it means all my arguments and contentions, with which I used to silence the people of truth, are useless today; and if it refers to leadership and authority, then it means all my power is finished today. Those groups and parties, those troops and police squads, those family members, those servants over whom I used to command, all have disappeared. Let alone having authority over others, even my own limbs have refused to acknowledge my leadership, rather, they are testifying against me. {’’ سُلْطٰنِيَهْ ‘‘} can refer to both argument and proof, as well as authority and leadership.
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.
