Surah An-Naba (78) — Ayah 20
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 In the Quran, various states that will befall the mountains on the Day of Resurrection have been mentioned. First, with the sound of the Trumpet, the earth and the mountains will be struck with a single blow and shattered, as He said: « وَ حُمِلَتِ الْاَرْضُ وَ الْجِبَالُ فَدُكَّتَا دَكَّةً وَّاحِدَةً » [ الحاقۃ : ۱۴ ] "And the earth and the mountains will be lifted up and both will be struck with a single blow." Then they will become loose sand that keeps falling apart by itself, as He said: « وَ كَانَتِ الْجِبَالُ كَثِيْبًا مَّهِيْلًا » [ المزمل : ۱۴ ] "And the mountains will become heaps of poured-out sand." Then they will become like carded wool, as He said: «وَ تَكُوْنُ الْجِبَالُ كَالْعِهْنِ الْمَنْفُوْشِ » [ القارعۃ : ۵ ] "And the mountains will be like carded colored wool." Then they will become scattered dust, as He said: « فَكَانَتْ هَبَآءً مُّنْۢبَثًّا » [ الواقعۃ : ۶ ] "So they will become scattered dust." Then they will move like clouds, as He said: «وَ هِيَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحَابِ » [ النمل : ۸۸ ] "While they will be moving like the movement of clouds." Then they will become a mirage, as mentioned here, and then nothing of them will remain, only a barren plain will remain in which there will be neither any elevation nor any depression, as He said: « فَيَذَرُهَا قَاعًا صَفْصَفًا (106) لَّا تَرٰى فِيْهَا عِوَجًا وَّ لَاۤ اَمْتًا » [ طٰہٰ : 107،106 ] "Then He will leave it as a level plain, in which you will see neither any crookedness nor any elevation."
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.
[15] The grip of the mountains on the earth will loosen. Their locations will change, and then their stones will collide with each other until they finally become heaps of shining sand, which, when viewed from a certain angle, will appear as if it is a surging sea. Then even this state will not remain; rather, the wind will scatter these heaps of sand here and there.
