سُوْرَةُ الْجِنِّ

Surah Al-Jinn (72) — Ayah 11

The Jinn · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 572

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وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلصَّـٰلِحُونَ وَمِنَّا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ كُنَّا طَرَآئِقَ قِدَدًا ﴿11﴾

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

‘There are among us some that are righteous, and some the contrary; we are groups having different ways (religious sects).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَأَنَّا wa-annā And that [we]
مِنَّا minnā among us
ٱلصَّـٰلِحُونَ l-ṣāliḥūna (are) the righteous
وَمِنَّا waminnā and among us
دُونَ dūna (are) other than
ذَٰلِكَ ۖ dhālika that
كُنَّا kunnā We
طَرَآئِقَ ṭarāiqa (are on) ways
قِدَدًۭا qidadan different

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.

The plural of { وَ اَنَّا مِنَّا الصّٰلِحُوْنَ وَ مِنَّا دُوْنَ ذٰلِكَ …:’’ طَرَآىِٕقَ ‘‘ ’’ طَرِيْقَةٌ ‘‘} and {’’ قِدَدًا ‘‘ ’’ قِدَّةٌ ‘‘} is on the pattern of {’’قِطْعَةٌ‘‘}, meaning pieces. From this verse, it is understood that among the jinn there are both righteous and unrighteous individuals. Among them are those with good beliefs, good deeds, and good morals, as well as the opposite. Among them are monotheists and polytheists, followers of the Sunnah and innovators, those with good character and those with bad character. There are also those who, after hearing some news from the heavens, mix it with a hundred lies, and those who do not do so. The purpose of the believing jinn saying this to their people is to clarify that not all of us are on the right path; rather, among us are also unrighteous individuals, whom it is necessary to explain the truth to and for them to accept it.

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.

11. 1. The meaning is that we are divided into different groups, meaning that among the jinn as well there are Muslims, disbelievers, Jews, Christians, Magians, etc. Some say that among them too, just like among Muslims, there are Qadariyyah, Murji'ah, and Rafidah, etc. (Fath al-Qadeer)

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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