Surah Ash-Shams (91) — Ayah 14
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.
➋ {فَدَمْدَمَ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّهُمْ بِذَنْۢبِهِمْ فَسَوّٰىهَا …:} It is in Qamoos: {’’دَمَّمَ الْقَوْمَ كَدَمْدَمَهُمْ وَ دَمْدَمَ عَلَيْهِمْ، طَحَنَهُمْ فَأَهْلَكَهُمْ۔‘‘ ’’دَمْدَمَ عَلَيْهِمْ‘‘} He crushed and destroyed them. Three days after killing the she-camel, a severe supernatural cry came upon them as punishment, and they were annihilated as if they had never existed there; only Salih (peace be upon him) and the believers were saved. This incident has already been mentioned in detail in Surah Hud (62 to 68), Al-A'raf (73 to 79), and Ash-Shu'ara (141 to 159).
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.
14. 2. They were destroyed and a severe punishment was sent down upon them.
14. 3. That is, all were made equal in this punishment, none was spared; young and old, all were annihilated, or the earth was leveled over them, meaning all were buried beneath the ground.
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.
[13] That is, these people did not give any importance to the warning of Sayyiduna Salih ؑ and considered it a lie.
[14] The one who killed the she-camel was only one person, Qidar bin Salif, who himself was a fornicator and a lover of a fornicating woman. It was at the instigation of this adulterous woman that he undertook this task. Then, after secretly consulting with the people of the whole nation, he made them his accomplices. That is why the act of killing the she-camel is attributed to the entire nation, and the punishment did not come only upon the killer of the she-camel, but upon the whole nation.
