سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْفَالِ

Surah Al-Anfaal (8) — Ayah 59

The Spoils of War · Medinan · Juz 10 · Page 184

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وَلَا يَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ سَبَقُوٓا۟ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ لَا يُعْجِزُونَ ﴿59﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And let not those who disbelieve think that they can outstrip (escape from the punishment). Verily, they will never be able to save themselves (from Allâh’s Punishment).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَا walā And (let) not
يَحْسَبَنَّ yaḥsabanna think
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
كَفَرُوا۟ kafarū disbelieve
سَبَقُوٓا۟ ۚ sabaqū they can outstrip
إِنَّهُمْ innahum Indeed, they
لَا lā (can) not
يُعْجِزُونَ yuʿ'jizūna escape

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 59){وَ لَا يَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا سَبَقُوْا …:} Here, first and foremost, those disbelievers of Quraysh are meant who managed to escape from the battlefield of Badr with their lives. It is said that they should never think that they have escaped Allah’s grasp; who can escape His grasp, and who can render Him helpless and flee? In fact, the generality of the words and the actual reality is that any disbeliever should never consider himself successful in escaping Allah Almighty’s grasp. If this grasp is not manifested in this world, then at the time of death and after it, where will they escape to? They can never render Allah helpless. Allah Almighty can send punishment upon them whenever and however He wills.

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 exegesis of this verse has been done 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.

59. And let not the disbelievers think that they will escape [61.1], for they cannot frustrate (the will of Allah).

[61۔ 1] means that the disbelievers should firmly understand that their lies, deceit, plotting and trickery, cunningness and schemes will never succeed in blocking the path of Islam. The addressees of this verse are also the Jews of Madinah and the hypocrites, who were always devising ways to overpower the Muslims and remained confidants of one another.
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