Surah Al-Ghaashiya (88) — Ayah 3
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.
In the same way, those who perform self-invented chants or acts of worship, or worship according to their own invented methods—whether standing on one leg, hanging upside down, holding their breath, imagining a created being as the polytheists do, or striking themselves—despite such severe hardships, they will be humiliated on the Day of Resurrection. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ يَرِدُ عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ رَهْطٌ مِّنْ أَصْحَابِيْ فَيُجْلَوْنَ عَنِ الْحَوْضِ فَأَقُوْلُ يَا رَبِّ! أَصْحَابِيْ، فَيَقُوْلُ إِنَّكَ لاَ عِلْمَ لَكَ بِمَا أَحْدَثُوْا بَعْدَكَ، إِنَّهُمُ ارْتَدُّوْا عَلٰي أَدْبَارِهِمُ الْقَهْقَرٰی فَأَقُوْلُ سُحْقًا سُحْقًا لِمَنْ غَيَّرَ بَعْدِيْ ] [ بخاري، الرقاق، باب في الحوض : ۶۵۸۵، ۶۵۸۴ ] "On the Day of Resurrection, a group from among my companions will be presented to me, then they will be prevented from the Pond. So I will say: 'O my Lord! These are my companions.' Then Allah, the Exalted, will say: 'You do not know what new things they introduced after you; indeed, they turned back on their heels.' So I will say: 'Then take far away from me whoever changed after me, keep him away from me.'"
➋ {تَصْلٰى نَارًا حَامِيَةً: ’’ حَامِيَةً ‘‘ ’’حَمِيَ يَحْمٰي حَمْيًا‘‘(س) ’’اَلنَّارُ‘‘} (The intense heat of the fire) is a feminine active participle, meaning extremely hot.
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] Some commentators have related this verse to the Hereafter and have explained that such people will have collars around their necks and shackles on their feet. In this state, sometimes they will be ordered to climb some height and sometimes to descend. Because of this toil and hardship, they will become utterly exhausted. Others have related it to the world and have explained that they will have become weary from toil and striving in the world, but even their good deeds will be wasted due to shirk or some other reason, so such people will also be extremely fearful of their end.
