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Surah Ash-Shams (91) — Ayah 5

The Sun · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 595

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وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَمَا بَنَىٰهَا ﴿5﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

By the heaven and Him Who built it.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَٱلسَّمَآءِ wal-samāi And the heaven
وَمَا wamā and (He) Who
بَنَىٰهَا banāhā constructed it

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 5) {وَ السَّمَآءِ وَ مَا بَنٰىهَا: ’’بَنٰي يَبْنِيْ بِنَاءً‘‘} (ض) to make. Note that generally {’’مَنْ‘‘} is used for those who possess knowledge, such as Allah Almighty, angels, and humans, whereas {’’مَا‘‘} is used for others besides them. However, sometimes, due to a specific purpose, this is reversed and {’’مَا‘‘} is also used for those who possess knowledge, as {’’ مَا ‘‘} here is used for Allah Almighty. That is, and by the sky and by the One who made it! Here, instead of {’’مَنْ‘‘}, {’’ مَا ‘‘} is brought because here it is in the meaning of {’’اَلَّذِيْ‘‘} and after it, the attributes of Allah Almighty are mentioned. In the Noble Qur’an, the word {’’ مَا ‘‘} has been used for those who possess knowledge at several places, for example: « وَ لَاۤ اَنْتُمْ عٰبِدُوْنَ مَاۤ اَعْبُدُ» [ الکافرون : ۳ ] “And you are not worshippers of the One whom I worship.” And He said: «فَانْكِحُوْا مَا طَابَ لَكُمْ مِّنَ النِّسَآءِ » [ النساء : ۳ ] “So marry those women who please you.”

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.

5. 1. Or by that being whom He created.

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.

5. And by the sky and He Who built it [5],

[5] There are two meanings: one is that ﴿مَا﴾ is taken in the sense of ﴿مَن﴾, and examples of this are also found in the Quran. In this regard, its translation will be as mentioned above. The second is that "ma" is understood in its own meaning; in this case, the meaning will be: "And by the sky, as He has made it glorious and magnificent."
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