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Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 49

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 8 · Page 156

أَهَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ ٱلَّذِينَ أَقْسَمْتُمْ لَا يَنَالُهُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ ۚ ٱدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْكُمْ وَلَآ أَنتُمْ تَحْزَنُونَ ﴿49﴾
Are they those, of whom you swore that Allâh would never show them mercy. (Behold! It has been said to them): "Enter Paradise, no fear shall be on you, nor shall you grieve."
أَهَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ ahāulāi Are these
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna the ones whom
أَقْسَمْتُمْ aqsamtum you had sworn
لَا (that) not
يَنَالُهُمُ yanāluhumu (will) grant them
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
بِرَحْمَةٍ ۚ biraḥmatin Mercy
ٱدْخُلُوا۟ ud'khulū Enter
ٱلْجَنَّةَ l-janata Paradise
لَا (There will be) no
خَوْفٌ khawfun fear
عَلَيْكُمْ ʿalaykum upon you
وَلَآ walā and not
أَنتُمْ antum you
تَحْزَنُونَ taḥzanūna will grieve

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 49){ اَهٰۤؤُلَآءِ الَّذِيْنَ اَقْسَمْتُمْ:} When the affluent people of the Quraysh saw the poor and destitute Muslims with the Prophet (peace be upon him), they would swear oaths and say that these people have no status such that Allah would bestow His mercy upon them. Now, the people of A'raf, recognizing in Hell those who used to say such things to the poor Muslims, will say: Look, these are the very ones about whom you used to swear that Allah would not grant them any mercy. Behold! Now they are the ones to whom it has been said: Enter Paradise; there will be no fear upon you, nor will you grieve.

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.

49. 1. By this is meant those believers who, in the world, were poor, destitute, and needy, and whom the aforementioned deniers used to mock, saying, "If these were beloved to Allah, would their condition in the world be like this?" Then, with even more audacity, they would claim that on the Day of Resurrection, Allah's mercy would be upon them, not upon these (Ibn Kathir). Some have said that the ones saying this are the Companions of the Heights (Ashab al-A'raf), and others say that when the Companions of the Heights will say to the people of Hell, "Your multitude and your arrogance did not benefit you at all," then at that time, from Allah, it will be said, pointing towards the people of Paradise, "These are the very ones about whom you used to swear that Allah's mercy would not be upon them."

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.

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