سُوْرَةُ التِّيْنِ

Surah At-Tin (95) — Ayah 4

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لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ فِىٓ أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ ﴿4﴾
Verily, We created man in the best stature (mould).
لَقَدْ laqad Indeed
خَلَقْنَا khalaqnā We created
ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ l-insāna man
فِىٓ in
أَحْسَنِ aḥsani (the) best
تَقْوِيمٍۢ taqwīmin mould

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 4){ لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْاِنْسَانَ … :} The connection between the oath and its response is that the lives of the great prophets born in the land of Sham, and the prophets who became the cause of fame for Mount Sinai and the city of Makkah, bear witness that Allah Almighty has created man in the best form.

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.

4. 1. This is the answer to the oath. Allah Almighty created every creature in such a way that its face is bent downwards, except for humans, who were made tall and upright, who eat and drink with their hands. Then He fashioned his limbs with great proportion; there is no awkwardness in them like animals.

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.

Indeed, We created man in the best stature [5].

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In What Ways is Man Superior to Other Living Beings?

Allah Almighty has sworn by the dwellings of the resolute Prophets that He has created man in the best stature. He has given him an upright and well-formed body, which has not been given to any other creature. Then, the faculties and abilities of thought and understanding, knowledge and intellect, deduction and inference, and drawing conclusions from cause and effect, which have been granted to him, have not been given to any other creature. Adam was made the one before whom the angels prostrated. The earth and all that is in it have been subjugated for him. The Prophets were sent from this very species, who are the best of all creation in the sight of Allah.