Surah Al-Inshiqaaq (84) — Ayah 19
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 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) explained {’’ طَبَقًا عَنْ طَبَقٍ ‘‘} : [ حَالًا بَعْدَ حَالٍ ] [ بخاري، التفسیر، باب: «لترکبن طبقا عن طبق » : ۴۹۴۰ ] “That is, after one state, into another state.” A person will continue to move from one new state to another at every moment. The major transformations are these: being created from dust, then a sperm-drop, then the various states in the mother’s womb, then birth, childhood, youth, old age, health, illness, poverty, wealth, then death, the grave, and the Resurrection. In short, a human being passes through countless states until he reaches Paradise or Hell.
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.
[14] At this point, three things have been sworn by, from which it becomes clear that there is only movement in the universe, there is no stillness or stagnation. Moreover, this movement does not occur all at once, rather the principle of gradualness is at work in it. When the sun sets, darkness does not fall all of a sudden, but its effects remain for a while. Night too gradually draws its inhabitants to their respective resting places. When the moon becomes full, it does so gradually; it takes several days. However, it certainly becomes complete. In the same way, you too are gradually, stage by stage, moving towards your final destination, and you will only find rest when you reach there. In the beginning, man was a drop of fluid. Even in the mother's womb, he passed through seven different stages. Then childhood, from childhood to youth, from youth to old age, and from old age to death. These are such stages that man is completely helpless and compelled in traversing them. If anyone wishes to skip any of these stages, he absolutely cannot do so. As for the question of what is man's final destination, the answer is that it is either Paradise or Hell. That is, even after death, man will be compelled to pass through several stages. He will have to face the punishment or reward of the grave. After dying, he will have to be resurrected. He will have to endure the hardships of the Day of Judgment. He will have to be presented in the court of Allah. The same law of Allah is operative in this world as well. All these events will certainly take place in the Hereafter too, and man's own will and choice will have no part in it.
