سُوْرَةُ الْاَعْرَافِ

Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 17

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 8 · Page 152

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ثُمَّ لَـَٔاتِيَنَّهُم مِّنۢ بَيْنِ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِمْ وَعَنْ أَيْمَـٰنِهِمْ وَعَن شَمَآئِلِهِمْ ۖ وَلَا تَجِدُ أَكْثَرَهُمْ شَـٰكِرِينَ ﴿17﴾

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

"Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left, and You will not find most of them as thankful ones (i.e. they will not be dutiful to You)."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
لَـَٔاتِيَنَّهُم laātiyannahum surely, I will come to them
مِّنۢ min from
بَيْنِ bayni before
أَيْدِيهِمْ aydīhim them
وَمِنْ wamin and from
خَلْفِهِمْ khalfihim behind them
وَعَنْ waʿan and from
أَيْمَـٰنِهِمْ aymānihim their right
وَعَن waʿan and from
شَمَآئِلِهِمْ ۖ shamāilihim their left
وَلَا walā and not
تَجِدُ tajidu You (will) find
أَكْثَرَهُمْ aktharahum most of them
شَـٰكِرِينَ shākirīna grateful

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 17) ➊ {ثُمَّ لَاٰتِيَنَّهُمْ مِّنْۢ بَيْنِ اَيْدِيْهِمْ …… :} That is why the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) taught to seek refuge from Satan and all other calamities from all directions. Thus, Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite these words every morning and evening and never omitted them: [ اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْئَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَاْلعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْئَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِيْ دِيْنِيْ وَ دُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِيْ وَمَالِيْ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَّوْعَاتِي، اَللّٰهُمَّ احْفَظْنِيْ مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَ مِنْ خَلْفِيْ وَعَنْ يَّمِيْنِيْ وَعَنْ شِمَالِيْ وَمِنْ فَوْقِيْ وَاَعُوْذُ بِعَظْمَتِكَ اَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِيْ ] [ أحمد : 25/2، ح : ۴۸۸۴۔ أبو داوٗد، الأدب، باب ما یقول إذا أصبح : ۵۰۷۴ ] "O Allah! I ask You for pardon and well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah! I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah! Conceal my faults and grant me security from my fears. O Allah! Protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being suddenly seized from beneath me."

➋ {وَ لَا تَجِدُ اَكْثَرَهُمْ شٰكِرِيْنَ:} Iblis did not have knowledge of the unseen; he made this claim merely on conjecture, but the wrongdoer actually made his conjecture come true, as is mentioned in Surah Saba (20).

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.

17. 1. The meaning is that I will sit on every path of good and evil. I will prevent from good and make evil appear desirable in their eyes and encourage them to choose it.

17. 2. The second meaning of "shakireen" is "muwahideen" (those who believe in the oneness of Allah). That is, I will cause most people to fall into shirk. Satan actually made his assumption come true, (وَلَقَدْ صَدَّقَ عَلَيْهِمْ اِبْلِيْسُ ظَنَّهٗ فَاتَّبَعُوْهُ اِلَّا فَرِيْقًا مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ) 34. Saba:20) Satan made his assumption come true, and except for a group of believers, everyone followed him. That is why in hadith there is great emphasis on seeking refuge from Satan, and in the Quran, on being cautious of his plotting and deception.

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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