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    • Quran-38:48 Surah Saad English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    وَٱذۡكُرۡ إِسۡمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلۡيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلۡكِفۡلِۖ وَكُلّٞ مِّنَ ٱلۡأَخۡيَارِ

    Transliteration:( Wazkur Ismaa'eela wal Yasa'a wa Zal-Kifli wa kullun minal akhyaar )

    48. And remember Ismaeel and Yas'a and Zulkifl [95]. And they were all excellent ones. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (48) And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding. (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Saad Ayat 48 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    📖 Commentary of Surah Saad – Verse 48

    "And remember Ismaeel and Yas'a and Zulkifl [95]. And they were all excellent ones."

    ✅ [95] Identity of Yas’a and Zulkifl

    In this verse, Hazrat Ismaeel, Hazrat Yas’a, and Hazrat Zulkifl (peace be upon them) are mentioned with honour, described as among the “excellent ones”, highlighting their noble character and esteemed position.

    According to Tafseer Roohul Ma‘ani, Hazrat Yas’a (identified as Yas’a ibn Akhtoob) was initially the deputy of Hazrat Ilyas (peace be upon him) and was later granted Prophethood.

    ✅ [96] The Status of Zulkifl

    Hazrat Zulkifl is reported to be the cousin of Hazrat Yas’a, and it is affirmed that he too was a Prophet. His residence was in Syria, and he was known for his patience, truthfulness, and righteousness, making him deserving of the title “excellent” in the sight of Allah.

    This verse is a clear indication of their high spiritual rank, and a reminder that being steadfast and righteous earns honour in Allah’s sight.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Sad verse 48 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Sad ayat 45 which provides the complete commentary from verse 45 through 48.

    (38:48) And remember Ishmael, Elisha,[50] and Dhu al-Kifl.[51]All were of the best.

    Ala-Maududi

    (38:48) And remember Ishmael, Elisha,[50] and Dhu al-Kifl.[51]All were of the best.

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (48) And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

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