سُوْرَةُ عَبَسَ

Surah Abasa (80) — Ayah 12

He frowned · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 585

فَمَن شَآءَ ذَكَرَهُۥ ﴿12﴾
So whoever wills, let him pay attention to it.
فَمَن faman So whosoever
شَآءَ shāa wills
ذَكَرَهُۥ dhakarahu may remember it

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

12. 1 That is, whoever inclines towards it, he will take admonition from it, remember it, and act upon it; and whoever turns away from it, as the nobles of Quraysh did, then there is no need to worry about them.

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.

12. So whoever wills may remember it [7].

[7] The meaning of ﴿ذَكَرَه﴾ can also be that whoever wishes may take admonition from it, and also that whoever wishes may repeatedly mention the admonitions of the Quran, and also that one may memorize the Quran by heart. In short, reading the Quran, acting upon its admonition, and memorizing it by heart are all deeds of great reward and merit. As is clear from the following hadith: Sayyidah Aisha Siddiqa ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said: Whoever recites the Quran and is a Hafiz of it, he will be with the noble, recording angels (on the Day of Judgment). And whoever recites the Quran with difficulty, stumbling over it, and it is hard for him to recite, for him there is double reward. [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير]