سُوْرَةُ الإِسۡرَاءِ

Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 6

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ثُمَّ رَدَدْنَا لَكُمُ ٱلْكَرَّةَ عَلَيْهِمْ وَأَمْدَدْنَـٰكُم بِأَمْوَٰلٍ وَبَنِينَ وَجَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ أَكْثَرَ نَفِيرًا ﴿6﴾
Then We gave you a return of victory over them. And We helped you with wealth and children and made you more numerous in man-power.
ثُمَّ thumma Then
رَدَدْنَا radadnā We gave back
لَكُمُ lakumu to you
ٱلْكَرَّةَ l-karata the return victory
عَلَيْهِمْ ʿalayhim over them
وَأَمْدَدْنَـٰكُم wa-amdadnākum And We reinforced you
بِأَمْوَٰلٍۢ bi-amwālin with the wealth
وَبَنِينَ wabanīna and sons
وَجَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ wajaʿalnākum and made you
أَكْثَرَ akthara more
نَفِيرًا nafīran numerous

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.

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6. 1. That is, after the killing of Bukht Nassar or Jalut, We again bestowed upon you wealth and riches, sons, and honor and prestige, whereas all these things had been taken away from you. And We made you again a people with greater numbers and more powerful.

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.

Then We gave you dominance over them (the conquerors), supported you with wealth and children, and increased your numbers greatly [7].

[7] That is, when you did good deeds, We granted you dominance and blessed you with wealth and children; but when you became corrupt and chose the path of rebellion, We punished you for it, and this is Our way.