Surah Al-Jinn (72) — Ayah 14
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ Here a question arises: those who were created from fire, how will they become the fuel of Hell? The answer is that just as man is made from clay, but if he is struck with a lump of clay, he feels pain, and every living thing is created from water, as Allah Almighty has said: « وَ جَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَآءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ » [ الأنبیاء : ۳۰ ] (And We made every living thing from water), yet this very water can drown it. Water extinguishes fire, but this same water is a blessing for the jinn who are created from fire, as is mentioned in Surah Rahman, verses (50, 66), and also in verse (16) of this Surah al-Jinn. The reality is that despite being created from fire, the jinn have a distinct form and appearance that is affected by fire, just as flesh-and-blood humans, though created from clay, have a form and appearance distinct from clay. Here ends the speech of the jinn which Allah Almighty has conveyed; in the coming verses, the address of Allah Almighty begins again.
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.
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.
[12] ﴿تَحَرَّوْا﴾ ﴿اَحرٰي﴾ means more deserving, and ﴿تَحَرَّي﴾ means to seek the thing that is more suitable and more deserving. To seek the better of two things. That is, the believing jinn, after returning to their people, are explaining to them that indeed, some of us are obedient and some are disobedient and astray. And the truth is that those who have embraced Islam have acted wisely. Choosing the path of guidance itself is proof of their better choice. Because those who choose any other paths besides this straight path will remain in loss and will become fuel for Hell. At this point, the speech or sermon of the jinn, which they delivered to their brethren after believing, comes to an end. Thus, many jinn believed in the Prophet ﷺ, and after this incident, on several occasions, the jinn came to his ﷺ noble presence.
