Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:24

Allah has no partner in anything whatsoever Allah tells us that He is unique in His power of creation and His giving of provision, and that He is unique in His divinity also. As they used to admit that no one in heaven or on earth except Allah gave them provision, i.e., by sending down […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:25

Allah has no partner in anything whatsoever Allah tells us that He is unique in His power of creation and His giving of provision, and that He is unique in His divinity also. As they used to admit that no one in heaven or on earth except Allah gave them provision, i.e., by sending down […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:21

How Iblis’ thought about the Disbeliever proved True Having mentioned Saba’ and how they followed their desires, and the Shaytan, Allah tells us about their counterparts among those who follow Iblis and their own desires, and who go against wisdom and true guidance. Allah says: وَلَقَدْ صَدَّقَ عَلَيْهِمْ إِبْلِيسُ ظَنَّهُ (And indeed Iblis did prove […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:22

The Helplessness of the gods of the Idolators Here Allah states clearly that He is the One and Only God, the Self-Sufficient Master, Who has no peer or partner; He is independent in His command and there is no one who can share or dispute with Him in that, or overturn His command. So, He […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:15

The Disbelief of Saba’ (Sheba) and Their Punishment Saba’ refers to the kings and people of the Yemen. At-Tababa`ah (Tubba`) surname of the ancient kings of Yemen were part of them, and Bilqis, the queen who met Sulayman, peace be upon him, was also one of them. They lived a life of enviable luxury in […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:16

The Disbelief of Saba’ (Sheba) and Their Punishment Saba’ refers to the kings and people of the Yemen. At-Tababa`ah (Tubba`) surname of the ancient kings of Yemen were part of them, and Bilqis, the queen who met Sulayman, peace be upon him, was also one of them. They lived a life of enviable luxury in […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:17

The Disbelief of Saba’ (Sheba) and Their Punishment Saba’ refers to the kings and people of the Yemen. At-Tababa`ah (Tubba`) surname of the ancient kings of Yemen were part of them, and Bilqis, the queen who met Sulayman, peace be upon him, was also one of them. They lived a life of enviable luxury in […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:18

The Trade of Saba’ and Their Destruction Allah tells us about the blessings which the people of Saba’ enjoyed, and the luxuries and plentiful provision which was theirs in their land, with its secure dwellings and towns which were joined to one another, with many trees, crops and fruits. When they traveled, they had no […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:19

The Trade of Saba’ and Their Destruction Allah tells us about the blessings which the people of Saba’ enjoyed, and the luxuries and plentiful provision which was theirs in their land, with its secure dwellings and towns which were joined to one another, with many trees, crops and fruits. When they traveled, they had no […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — Saba 34:20

How Iblis’ thought about the Disbeliever proved True Having mentioned Saba’ and how they followed their desires, and the Shaytan, Allah tells us about their counterparts among those who follow Iblis and their own desires, and who go against wisdom and true guidance. Allah says: وَلَقَدْ صَدَّقَ عَلَيْهِمْ إِبْلِيسُ ظَنَّهُ (And indeed Iblis did prove […]