Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Who has created (everything), and then proportioned it.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
ٱلَّذِىalladhīThe One Who
خَلَقَkhalaqacreated
فَسَوَّىٰfasawwāthen proportioned
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.
(Ayah 2){ الَّذِيْخَلَقَفَسَوّٰى: ’’ الَّذِيْخَلَقَ ‘‘} (Who created) Its object is omitted, meaning there is no need to specify what He created, because creating is His act alone and everything is His creation. {’’ فَسَوّٰى ‘‘} "Then fashioned it in due proportion," meaning He made everything correct, balanced, and in the best form; nothing is misshapen or unbalanced, as He said: « الَّذِيْۤاَحْسَنَكُلَّشَيْءٍخَلَقَهٗ »[ السجدۃ : ۷ ] "He who created everything and made it beautiful." In this verse and the following verses, some of the attributes of the Lord Almighty are mentioned, due to which He is worthy of glorification.
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.
2. 1 See the footnote number 7 of Surah Infitar.
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.
2. Who created and then perfected (all things) [2].
[2] That is, Allah Almighty not only created all the things in the universe, but He shaped and formed each thing according to the purpose for which it was intended, and He perfected its form in such a way that no better form was possible for it. For example, one function of the nose is that the waste from the brain is expelled through it, and this purpose could also have been achieved by placing the nose at the back of the head. However, the very thought of this is repulsive to a person. Therefore, Allah Almighty placed the nose at the front of the face so that it adds to the beauty of the face, and also so that the nose does not keep running, but a person can clean and wipe it with his hand when needed. This situation can be observed regarding each and every limb, in fact, regarding every single thing in the universe, from which it becomes clear that Allah Almighty is not only the Creator but also the ultimate Wise and Planner. It also becomes evident that the creation of the limbs is not at all the result of mere coincidences, otherwise, the combination of purpose and beauty could not even be imagined.