سُوْرَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ
Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 103
فَلَمَّآ أَسْلَمَا وَتَلَّهُۥ لِلْجَبِينِ ﴿103﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allâh), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَلَمَّآ
falammā
Then when
أَسْلَمَا
aslamā
both of them had submitted
وَتَلَّهُۥ
watallahu
and he put him down
لِلْجَبِينِ
lil'jabīni
upon his forehead
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.
103. Then, when both had submitted themselves (to Allah's will), and Abraham had laid him down on his forehead [60],
[60]
The Scene of Sacrifice:
Sayyiduna Ibrahim laid his son down on his forehead so that paternal affection would not interfere with fulfilling the command of Allah, and so that his hand would not falter while using the knife. By laying him face down, neither would he see his son's face nor would paternal emotions be stirred. It is said that Sayyiduna Isma'ilؑ himself advised his respected father to do so, keeping this wisdom in mind.
[60]
The Scene of Sacrifice:
Sayyiduna Ibrahim laid his son down on his forehead so that paternal affection would not interfere with fulfilling the command of Allah, and so that his hand would not falter while using the knife. By laying him face down, neither would he see his son's face nor would paternal emotions be stirred. It is said that Sayyiduna Isma'ilؑ himself advised his respected father to do so, keeping this wisdom in mind.
