سُوْرَةُ الْكَافِرُوْنَ

Surah Al-Kaafiroon (109) — Ayah 6

The Disbelievers · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 603

لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِىَ دِينِ ﴿6﴾
"To you be your religion, and to me my religion (Islâmic Monotheism)."
لَكُمْ lakum For you
دِينُكُمْ dīnukum (is) your religion
وَلِىَ waliya and for me
دِينِ dīni (is) my religion

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

6. 1 That is, if you are content with your religion and are not ready to leave it, then I am content with my religion—why should I leave it? (لنا اعمالنا ولکم اعمالکم)

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.

6. For you is your religion, and for me is mine [4].

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There is No Room for Any Kind of Flexibility or Tolerance Regarding Shirk:

This is the clear-cut decision which has been conveyed not only to the disbelievers of Makkah, nor only to the disbelievers of the whole world, but also to the Muslims in explicit words: let the polytheists keep their deities, but Muslims can never accept this at any cost. In the matter of shirk, Islam has not tolerated any kind of flexibility or tolerance, whether these polytheists are disbelievers or even call themselves Muslims. Because, despite believing in Allah, the majority of people are still polytheists, as stated in Surah Yusuf, verse number 106: ﴿وَمَا يُؤْمِنُ اَكْثَرُهُمْ باللّٰهِ اِلَّا وَهُمْ مُّشْرِكُوْنَ﴾