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Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 140

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 9 · Page 167

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قَالَ أَغَيْرَ ٱللَّهِ أَبْغِيكُمْ إِلَـٰهًا وَهُوَ فَضَّلَكُمْ عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ﴿140﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

He said: "Shall I seek for you an Ilâh (a god) other than Allâh, while He has given you superiority over the ‘Âlamîn (mankind and jinn of your time)."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla He said
أَغَيْرَ aghayra Should other than
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi Allah
أَبْغِيكُمْ abghīkum I seek for you
إِلَـٰهًۭا ilāhan a god
وَهُوَ wahuwa while He
فَضَّلَكُمْ faḍḍalakum has preferred you
عَلَى ʿalā over
ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ l-ʿālamīna the worlds

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.

(Ayah 140){ قَالَ اَغَيْرَ اللّٰهِ اَبْغِيْكُمْ اِلٰهًا … :} Refuting their third statement, this is a scolding in the form of a question: Is a deity (object of worship) even such an entity that a person can make whomever he wishes into one? Rather, only that can be an object of worship which bestows all kinds of blessings upon a person, and then the Being who has bestowed countless favors upon you and has granted you superiority over all the worlds—now is this your gratitude, that you leave Him and start worshipping others? This is not gratitude, but rather sheer ingratitude and disloyalty.

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.

140. 1. Should I seek for you idols carved from stone and wood, leaving aside Allah who has bestowed so many favors upon you and granted you superiority over the worlds? That is, how could I possibly commit such ingratitude and ungratefulness? In the following verses, there is mention of further favors of Allah.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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