سُوْرَةُ عَبَسَ
Surah Abasa (80) — Ayah 15
بِأَيْدِى سَفَرَةٍ ﴿15﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
In the hands of scribes (angels).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
بِأَيْدِى
bi-aydī
In (the) hands
سَفَرَةٍۢ
safaratin
(of) scribes
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 16,15) ➊ {بِاَيْدِيْ سَفَرَةٍ …: ’’ سَفَرَةٍ ‘‘ ’’سَافِرٌ‘‘} is the plural of "سَافِرٌ" (sāfir), which means "the one who writes." {’’سِفْرٌ‘‘} means "book," its plural is {’’أَسْفَارٌ‘‘}, as He said: « كَمَثَلِ الْحِمَارِ يَحْمِلُ اَسْفَارًا » [ الجمعۃ : ۵ ] “(The example of the actionless Jews) is like a donkey carrying books.” In these verses, Allah Almighty has praised those who write the Noble Qur’an, whether they are angels or the scribes of revelation, the Companions or others. He said that these people are very honorable and extremely righteous in the sight of Allah. In this way, besides writing, reciting and teaching it is also proof of being the best and most virtuous. It is narrated from Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهٗ ] [ بخاري، فضائل القرآن، باب خیرکم من تعلّم… : ۵۰۲۷ ] “The best among you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.”
➋ {’’ سَفَرَةٍ ‘‘ ’’سِفَارَةٌ‘‘} can also be derived from (safarat - embassy), so by this is meant the angels, because they act as ambassadors between Allah Almighty and His messengers, bringing them divine revelation.
➋ {’’ سَفَرَةٍ ‘‘ ’’سِفَارَةٌ‘‘} can also be derived from (safarat - embassy), so by this is meant the angels, because they act as ambassadors between Allah Almighty and His messengers, bringing them divine revelation.
