Surah Al-Fajr (89) — Ayah 5
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
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➋ The oaths mentioned in the Noble Qur’an generally come as testimony and evidence for something. The question arises: by swearing these oaths, what is being made to be believed by those of intellect? Although the answer is not present in words, it is clearly evident from the coming verses, that is, if you reflect on all these things, you will be convinced that the Lord who brings about such tremendous changes is capable of resurrecting you and giving you reward and punishment for your deeds, and if you persist in rebellion, then, like ‘Ad, Thamud, and the people of Pharaoh, He will rain down the whip of punishment upon you even in this world.
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.
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[5] ﴿حِجر﴾ means stone and every solid and hard thing that can serve as a barrier. The intellect is also called "hijr" in the sense that it too prevents anything that is harmful. And ﴿ذي حجر﴾ means a person of intellect or an intelligent person. Another translation of this verse could be: Are these (aforementioned four things) not worthy of being sworn by in the eyes of the intelligent? The meaning in both cases is the same, that these mentioned things are very important parts of the system of the universe and hold great significance in their respective places. Then, can the Being who runs such a system of the universe not bring the Hereafter into existence?
