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Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 184

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أَوَلَمْ يَتَفَكَّرُوا۟ ۗ مَا بِصَاحِبِهِم مِّن جِنَّةٍ ۚ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ ﴿184﴾

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

Do they not reflect? There is no madness in their companion (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم). He is but a plain warner.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوَلَمْ awalam Do not
يَتَفَكَّرُوا۟ ۗ yatafakkarū they reflect
مَا mā Not
بِصَاحِبِهِم biṣāḥibihim in their companion
مِّن min [of]
جِنَّةٍ ۚ jinnatin (is) any madness
إِنْ in Not
هُوَ huwa he
إِلَّا illā (is) but
نَذِيرٌۭ nadhīrun a warner
مُّبِينٌ mubīnun clear

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 184) {اَوَ لَمْ يَتَفَكَّرُوْا مَا بِصَاحِبِهِمْ مِّنْ جِنَّةٍ......:} In the previous verses, there was a warning regarding their heedlessness and indifference; now from here, their doubts about prophethood are being refuted. The disbelievers of Quraysh used to call you insane (mad), see Surah Al-Hijr (6) and Ad-Dukhan (13, 14). Allah Almighty has given two answers to this in this verse: one is, have you ever thought that the Prophet (peace be upon him) has not come from somewhere else, he is your companion, he lives among you, you know him very well, he has spent forty years among you, just think, are madmen like this? The phrase {’’ صَاحِبُكُمْ ‘‘} (your companion) gives this very answer. See Surah Yunus (16). The second is, have these people ever thought that among the things the Prophet (peace be upon him) commands, such as monotheism, prayer, charity, maintaining family ties, chastity, and truthfulness, which of these things is madness, or in his habits and characteristics, what is there that can be called madness? You are merely an open warner about Allah Almighty and His punishment. [See Surah Saba 46] [ديكهيے سورهٔ سبا ۴۶]

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.

184. 1. By صَاحِب is meant the noble person of the Prophet ﷺ, about whom the polytheists sometimes called him a sorcerer and sometimes insane (Allah forbid). Allah Almighty said this is the result of your lack of reflection; he is your Messenger who conveys Our commands and is a warner to those who are heedless and turn away from them.

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.

Have they never reflected that their companion Muhammad ﷺ is not afflicted with madness? He is only a clear warner [184].

The Difference Between a Madman and a Prophet:

Now, some of the doubts of such people are being answered, for example: The entire life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is before these Quraysh of Makkah. Before prophethood, the whole nation knew him ﷺ as a person of sound nature and healthy mind, as well as truthful and trustworthy. Then, after prophethood, when he ﷺ conveyed the message of Allah to the people and warned them of the consequences in the Hereafter, they began to call him ﷺ mad and possessed. However, whatever a prophet says, he is the first to act upon it himself, and he affirms his words with his pure character and conduct. Just think! Are these qualities found in any madman? Then on what basis do you call him mad? Is it only because the truths he presents are not being accepted by your temperaments? Whereas, if they had reflected even a little on the system of this universe, they would have realized that everything in the universe bears witness to what their companion is making them understand.
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