سُوْرَةُ الْمَعَارِجِ

Surah Al-Ma'aarij (70) — Ayah 42

The Ascending Stairways · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 570

فَذَرْهُمْ يَخُوضُوا۟ وَيَلْعَبُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يُلَـٰقُوا۟ يَوْمَهُمُ ٱلَّذِى يُوعَدُونَ ﴿42﴾
So leave them to plunge in vain talk and play about, until they meet their Day which they are promised -
فَذَرْهُمْ fadharhum So leave them
يَخُوضُوا۟ yakhūḍū (to) converse vainly
وَيَلْعَبُوا۟ wayalʿabū and amuse themselves
حَتَّىٰ ḥattā until
يُلَـٰقُوا۟ yulāqū they meet
يَوْمَهُمُ yawmahumu their Day
ٱلَّذِى alladhī which
يُوعَدُونَ yūʿadūna they are promised

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 42) {فَذَرْهُمْ يَخُوْضُوْا وَ يَلْعَبُوْا … :} refers to the Day of Resurrection, because after that {’’ يَوْمَ يَخْرُجُوْنَ ‘‘} is a substitute for it. The respite for worldly play and amusement lasts until death, and death is the gateway to the Resurrection.

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.

42. 1. That is, they become entangled in useless and meaningless debates and remain absorbed in their own world; however, you should continue your work of preaching. Their attitude should not make you neglectful of or disheartened from your position.

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).