Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 100
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 نَطْبَعُ عَلٰى قُلُوْبِهِمْ فَهُمْ لَا يَسْمَعُوْنَ:} That is, We seal their hearts because of their sins, so they do not listen to any admonition; eventually, Allah’s punishment comes and they too are destroyed. Our teacher, Sheikh Muhammad Abduh (may Allah have mercy on him), writes that this phrase will be translated in this way if it is not considered conjoined to {’’ اَصَبْنٰهُمْ بِذُنُوْبِهِمْ ‘‘} (but rather considered a new statement), and if it is considered conjoined to {’’اَصَبْنٰهُمْ بِذُنُوْبِهِمْ ‘‘} (and in our opinion, this is more authentic), then the translation will be: “And We would seal their hearts so that then they cannot listen to any admonition.” However, Ibn Ashur, the author of “Al-Tahrir wa’l-Tanwir,” and Muhyi al-Din al-Darwish, the author of “I’rab al-Qur’an,” have refuted this meaning; they state that if it is considered conjoined to {’’ اَصَبْنٰهُمْ بِذُنُوْبِهِمْ ‘‘}, then the meaning would be that if We will, We can seal their hearts. This would mean that We have not yet sealed them, whereas in reality, their hearts have already been sealed; therefore, {’’ وَ نَطْبَعُ عَلٰى قُلُوْبِهِمْ ‘‘} is a new statement, and its conjunction to {’’ بِذُنُوْبِهِمْ ‘‘} is not correct. The meaning is that those whom Allah Almighty settles in any part of His earth should always fear Allah Almighty and live their lives knowing that if they commit oppression and corruption, Allah Almighty will destroy them just as He destroyed the previous nations. The destruction that befell the previous nations was not a sudden accident, but a punishment decreed by Allah Almighty.
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.
[104] That is, if they wished, they could have taken a lesson from the fate of the previous nations, and they could have well understood that if the crimes for which the earlier nations were destroyed are found among us as well, then a similar calamity could befall us, and our hearts could also be sealed in the same way, when our ears are not even willing to listen to any words of guidance.
