Surah Al-Burooj (85) — Ayah 4
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 There have been many such incidents in the world in which believers were burned in fire by digging trenches; in terms of chain of narration, the most Sahih is the lengthy incident of a disbelieving king, which Suhaib (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in Sahih Muslim. The hadith is long; at its end it is mentioned that when the subjects of this disbelieving king became Muslim, he had trenches dug at the edges of the streets and lit fires in them, and ordered that whoever does not leave Islam should be thrown into the fire. Thus, the believers were thrown into those trenches. For the detailed incident, see Sahih Muslim in {’’بَابُ قِصَّةِ أَصْحَابِ الْأُخْدُوْدِ (۳۰۰۵)۔‘‘}. In Tafsir Ibn Kathir, there are also more incidents of believers being burned in fire.
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.
[3] The word ﴿اُخدود﴾ ﴿الخدّ﴾ ﴿والاخدود﴾ ﴿اخدود﴾, according to Sahib Munjid, is singular, while some others consider it to be the plural of "khadd." It means a long and deep pit that has been dug by oneself, meaning a trench, and in the plural form, it would mean trenches.
