Surah Al-Qiyaama (75) — Ayah 1
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 The meaning of {’’ لَاۤ اُقْسِمُ ‘‘} is not that I do not swear, rather {’’ لَا‘‘} is separate and {’’ اُقْسِمُ ‘‘} is separate. The meaning is: No, I swear by the Day of Resurrection. This is a common idiom among the Arabs {’’لاَ وَاللّٰهِ‘‘} that when someone is denying, first his denial is negated by {’’لَا‘‘}, then to emphasize one's own statement, an oath is mentioned. In Urdu as well, to refute the addressee's wrong notion, it is similarly said: "No, by Allah! The matter is like this." Many commentators have said that {’’ لَا ‘‘} is extra, and the meaning is: I swear. But rather than considering it extra, to consider it meaningful is more befitting to the eloquence of the Qur'an, especially when the meaning is also correct and more emphatic.
➌ Three types of human souls are mentioned in the Qur'an: one that incites to sin, called "ammarah," as He said: « اِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَاَمَّارَةٌۢ بِالسُّوْٓءِ » [ یوسف : ۵۳ ] "Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil." The second is the soul that reproaches a person for evil, called "lawwamah." Any person, whether righteous or wicked, when he falls short in good deeds or commits evil, his own soul reproaches him: "Why did you do this?" In Urdu, this is generally called "conscience." The third is the one who has complete faith and satisfaction in all that Allah and His Messenger have said, and is not afflicted with doubt like the hypocrites; this is the "nafs mutma'innah." Some scholars have said that these are three states of the same soul at different times.
➍ The answer to the oath of {’’ بِيَوْمِ الْقِيٰمَةِ ‘‘} and {’’ بِالنَّفْسِ اللَّوَّامَةِ ‘‘} is not explicitly stated here, but from the following verses, it is understood that it is: "We will surely gather man's bones and resurrect him again."
➎ The purpose of an oath is to emphasize the matter for which it is sworn; sometimes the emphasis is because the thing sworn by is very great, and its greatness alone suffices for emphasis, and sometimes the oath itself is a proof for the statement, thus emphasizing it. Here, the oath by the Day of Resurrection is to emphasize the reality of the Resurrection, both because of its greatness and because the Day of Resurrection is itself a proof, just as in Surah Sad, Allah swore by the Qur'an itself to prove its truth, saying: « صٓ وَ الْقُرْاٰنِ ذِي الذِّكْرِ » [ صٓ : ۱ ] "Saad. By the Qur'an full of reminder." And the oath by the reproaching soul is because this is placed in human nature, that his soul reproaches him for evil, regardless of what his standard of good or evil is, and regardless of whether he pays heed to this reproach of conscience or not. This reproaching soul is a proof from Allah upon man, that just as your own soul questions you, it is necessary that a time comes when your Creator will question you.
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.
[1] The purpose of taking an oath is sometimes to emphasize one's statement. And sometimes an oath is taken as testimony or to further strengthen testimony. And an oath is taken only on something that a person, in any case, considers to be above himself. And since man himself has been created as the noblest of all creatures, therefore, we humans are commanded that if there is a need to take an oath, it should be sworn only by Allah's Being or His Attributes. Swearing by anything other than Allah is shirk and haram. However, Allah, considering anything among His creation as important, may take an oath by it as testimony and as a proof. For example, this very Day of Resurrection, the establishment of which will be one of Allah's most magnificent achievements, and it was something that the disbelievers of Makkah were completely denying. Therefore, to assure these disbelievers, Allah swore by the Day of Resurrection and declared that it will certainly come to pass.
