Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Verily, these (disbelievers) love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day (that will be hard).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِنَّinnaIndeed
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِhāulāithese
يُحِبُّونَyuḥibbūnalove
ٱلْعَاجِلَةَl-ʿājilatathe immediate
وَيَذَرُونَwayadharūnaand leave
وَرَآءَهُمْwarāahumbehind them
يَوْمًۭاyawmana Day
ثَقِيلًۭاthaqīlangrave
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 27){ اِنَّهٰۤؤُلَآءِيُحِبُّوْنَالْعَاجِلَةَ … :} In this verse, the real reason for the disbelief and wickedness of the disbelievers and sinners has been stated: the reason they do not accept admonition is their love of the world. Since the world is something that comes quickly to hand, they desire only this, and are heedless of the grave Day of Resurrection. In fact, they do not even believe with certainty that it will come, and think that when they have decayed and decomposed after death, who will bring them back to life? The answer to this follows.
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.
27. 1 That is, the disbelievers of Makkah and others like them are engrossed in the love of the world and all their attention is focused on it.
27. 2 That is, the Day of Judgment, due to its severity and terrors, is called a heavy day, and "leaving it" means that they do not prepare for it and do not care about it.
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.
27. These people love only the worldly life, and they neglect the heavy [30] Day that lies ahead of them.
[30] These people do not deny the Hereafter because they do not understand it, but rather because they are only interested in immediate gain. They have a deep love for the allurements, attractions, and wealth of this world, and they want to keep gathering and hoarding it for themselves. Whereas, if they were to believe in the Hereafter, instead of accumulating wealth, they would have to spend it in the way of Allah. Furthermore, they have no certainty at all in the life of the Hereafter. Therefore, they see their benefit in denying the Hereafter.