سُوْرَةُ المُطَفِّفِيْنَ

Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83) — Ayah 31

Defrauding · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 588

وَإِذَا ٱنقَلَبُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهِمُ ٱنقَلَبُوا۟ فَكِهِينَ ﴿31﴾
And when they returned to their own people, they would return jesting;
وَإِذَا wa-idhā And when
ٱنقَلَبُوٓا۟ inqalabū they returned
إِلَىٰٓ ilā to
أَهْلِهِمُ ahlihimu their people
ٱنقَلَبُوا۟ inqalabū they would return
فَكِهِينَ fakihīna jesting

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 word 'فَكِهِيْنَ' is the plural of 'فَكِهٌ' and is on the pattern of {’’فَرِحٌ‘‘}, those who make jokes and witty remarks to make others laugh, those who engage in cheerful conversations, that is, even while returning home, they would make the believers a topic of conversation, make many jokes about them, engage in cheerful conversations, and declare them misguided.

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.

31. 1. That is, they would rejoice and make fun of them in mentioning the believers. Another meaning is that when they returned to their homes, prosperity and ease would welcome them there, and whatever they desired would be granted to them. Despite this, they did not express gratitude to Allah; rather, they continued to belittle the believers and remained occupied in envying them (Ibn Kathir).

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).