سُوْرَةُ الْفَجْرِ

Surah Al-Fajr (89) — Ayah 14

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إِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَبِٱلْمِرْصَادِ ﴿14﴾
Verily, your Lord is Ever Watchful (over them).
إِنَّ inna Indeed
رَبَّكَ rabbaka your Lord
لَبِٱلْمِرْصَادِ labil-mir'ṣādi (is) surely Ever Watchful

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 14){ اِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَبِالْمِرْصَادِ : ’’رَصَدَ يَرْصُدُ رَصْدًا‘‘} (n) To lie in wait for someone on their path in order to attack them. {’’اَلْمِرْصَادُ‘‘} Ambush, a place of concealment where one sits in wait to attack the enemy, meaning Allah Almighty is waiting for them at the appointed time, and when the appointed time comes, He seizes 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.

14. 1. That is, He is watching the deeds of all creatures and accordingly gives recompense in this world and the Hereafter.

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.

14. Indeed, your Lord is ever watchful [11].

[11] A "watch" or "ambush" is a place where a person hides in wait for something, so that when it comes within his reach, it gets caught in his trap. The passerby, unaware of his fate and carefree, is suddenly captured. This is exactly the situation of those wrongdoers in opposition to Allah, who do not even realize that there is an entity watching them. They continue to advance boldly in sins until the point comes beyond which Allah does not allow them to go further; at that moment, suddenly, the whip of Allah's punishment descends upon them. And if such a time does not come upon an individual or a nation in this world, then the death of every person is his definite time. As Mujahid رحمه اللہ says, the meaning of "lab al-mirsad" is "ilayhi al-maseer," that is, everyone will return to Him. [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير]