سُوْرَةُ المُطَفِّفِيْنَ

Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83) — Ayah 36

Defrauding · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 589

هَلْ ثُوِّبَ ٱلْكُفَّارُ مَا كَانُوا۟ يَفْعَلُونَ ﴿36﴾
Are not the disbelievers paid (fully) for what they used to do?
هَلْ hal Have (not)
ثُوِّبَ thuwwiba been rewarded
ٱلْكُفَّارُ l-kufāru the disbelievers
مَا (for) what
كَانُوا۟ kānū they used to
يَفْعَلُونَ yafʿalūna do

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 36){ هَلْ ثُوِّبَ …:} The disbelievers have received full recompense in Hell for whatever they used to do; there remained only their mockery of the Muslims, and today, with the Muslims’ counter-mockery, that recompense has also been completed. In {’’ هَلْ ثُوِّبَ الْكُفَّارُ ‘‘}, the question is also to humiliate the disbelievers, not to seek information. For similar verses, see Surah Al-Mu’minun, verses (108 to 111).

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.

36. 1. The disbelievers have been recompensed for whatever they used to do.

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.

36. The disbelievers will surely be fully recompensed for what they used to do. [20]

[20] The disbelievers of Makkah used to mistreat the Muslims, considering it a good deed and an act of reward in support of their religion. On the Day of Resurrection, these disbelievers will receive the full recompense for this so-called good deed when these same downtrodden believers will be seated on high thrones in Paradise and will be observing those disbelievers from there. They will mock them and ask: Tell us, were you the foolish, insane, and misguided ones, or were we?