سُوْرَةُ الطَّارِقِ

Surah At-Taariq (86) — Ayah 15

The Morning Star · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 591

إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًا ﴿15﴾
Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم).
إِنَّهُمْ innahum Indeed, they
يَكِيدُونَ yakīdūna are plotting
كَيْدًۭا kaydan a plot

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 15 to 17){ اِنَّهُمْ يَكِيْدُوْنَ كَيْدًا …: ’’ رُوَيْدًا ‘‘} In Mukhtar al-Sihah it is: {’’ فُلاَنٌ يَمْشِيْ عَلٰي رُوْدٍ بِوَزْنِ عُوْدٍ أَيْ عَلٰي مَهْلٍ وَ تَصْغِيْرُهُ رُوَيْدٌ‘‘} that {’’رُوَيْدٌ‘‘ ’’رُوْدٌ‘‘} is the diminutive form of {’’عُوْدٌ‘‘}, which means respite. Thus, the meaning of {’’ رُوَيْدًا ‘‘} is a little respite. In the verse, this is the attribute of the omitted infinitive {’’ اَمْهِلْهُمْ ‘‘} of {’’إِمْهَالًا‘‘}. These people are making secret plans to deny the Day of Judgment and to erase the truth, and I am secretly making an even greater plan to counter them. You should neither be distressed by their opposition nor pray for a swift punishment, and at My command, give them a little respite; in the end, they have to return to Me, then it will be between Me and them.

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.

15. 1. That is, they plot schemes to thwart the true religion brought by the Prophet ﷺ, or they attempt to deceive and beguile the Prophet ﷺ, and they say things with their mouths that are contrary to what is in their hearts.

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).