Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
"(Mine is) but conveyance (of the truth) from Allâh and His Messages (of Islâmic Monotheism), and whosoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger, then Verily, for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall dwell therein forever."
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِلَّاillāBut
بَلَـٰغًۭاbalāghan(the) notification
مِّنَminafrom
ٱللَّهِl-lahiAllah
وَرِسَـٰلَـٰتِهِۦ ۚwarisālātihiand His Messages
وَمَنwamanAnd whoever
يَعْصِyaʿṣidisobeys
ٱللَّهَl-lahaAllah
وَرَسُولَهُۥwarasūlahuand His Messenger
فَإِنَّfa-innathen indeed
لَهُۥlahufor him
نَارَnāra(is the) Fire
جَهَنَّمَjahannama(of) Hell
خَـٰلِدِينَkhālidīna(they will) abide
فِيهَآfīhātherein
أَبَدًاabadanforever
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 23){ اِلَّابَلٰغًامِّنَاللّٰهِوَرِسٰلٰتِهٖ … :} This is an exception from {’’ لَاۤاَمْلِكُلَكُمْضَرًّاوَّلَارَشَدًا ‘‘}, and the middle verse is a further clarification of the first verse, meaning that I only have the authority to convey Allah’s commands and His messages; my task is only this much. After the message has been conveyed, whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, for him there is the fire of Hell in which he will remain forever. Here, disobedience means not believing in the oneness of Allah, because this is the subject being discussed in the previous verses. Only the disbelievers will remain in Hell forever; this does not mean that the punishment for every sin and disobedience is to remain in Hell forever.
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.
The explanation of this verse has been given along with the previous verse.
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.
23. I can only convey Allah’s command and His messages. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then for him [21] is the fire of Hell, in which they will abide forever.
[21] Remember that the original addressees of these verses are the polytheists of Makkah, who would not refrain from shirk at any cost, and this was their disobedience to Allah and His Messenger. The punishment for such polytheists is indeed eternal Hell. But for Muslims, who are at least free from shirk, if they happen to commit any act of disobedience to Allah and His Messenger, their punishment is not eternal Hell. Rather, after giving them appropriate punishment, Allah will remove them from Hell. And it is also possible that if He wills, He may even forgive them.