Surah Al-Burooj (85) — Ayah 8
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 { بِاللّٰهِ الْعَزِيْزِ الْحَمِيْدِ:} That is, their faith in Allah was not a crime or a wrong act, rather, they believed in that Allah who is the Mighty, the Praiseworthy, and who possesses the attributes mentioned in the next verse, and because of these attributes, it is His right that He be believed in. This is a special style of the Noble Qur’an that even while narrating events, it continues to emphasize the correction of beliefs and clarification of rulings; this verse is an example of that.
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.
[5] In Yemen, there was a king from the Himyarite family named Dhu Nuwas, who was a staunchly bigoted Jew. He became king in the sixth century CE, and due to his religious fanaticism, he was a fierce enemy of the Christians. By that time, although many polytheistic beliefs had crept into the Christian religion, there were still many people who adhered to the true Christian faith. They were staunch opponents of polytheistic beliefs and were monotheists. The monk mentioned in the above hadith belonged to these rightly guided Christians, and those who inflicted harm upon such true Muslims and threw them into the trench were Dhu Nuwas and his influential courtiers, who wanted to eradicate Christianity by any means, lawful or unlawful. Thus, in order to completely exterminate the believers, they resorted to burning them in the fire.
