Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 76
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
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.
➋ { وَ اِذًا لَّا يَلْبَثُوْنَ خِلٰفَكَ اِلَّا قَلِيْلًا:} Thus, this is exactly what happened: later, when he (peace be upon him) migrated to Madinah, after one and a half years, their prominent leaders were killed at Badr, the people of Makkah suffered famine and fear due to his supplication against them, and eventually, in the eighth (8th) year of Hijrah, Makkah itself was conquered, which destroyed their glory and rule. For an arrogant nation, is it not punishment enough that the very person whom they expelled became the conqueror and master of their city?
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
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.
76. 2. That is, if according to their plan they had expelled you from Makkah, then they too would not have remained for long after that, meaning they would have been seized by the punishment of Allah.
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.
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The Beginning of the Downfall of the Disbelievers of Makkah with the Migration:
At the time when this verse was revealed, the persecution of the Muslims by the disbelievers of Makkah had reached its peak. The revelation of such a verse during those days was a clear prophecy regarding the disbelievers of Makkah, which they, in their intoxication of power, considered to be nothing more than a threat—just as similar hints are found in other verses of punishment related to previous nations. However, the coming circumstances and events proved this prophecy to be true word for word. One year after the revelation of this verse, the Prophet ﷺ was forced to leave Makkah and migrate to Madinah. After that, the power of the Quraysh began to decline steadily, and only eight years later, the situation was completely reversed. Those who had committed oppression and persecution themselves became subjugated and were compelled to beg the Prophet of Islam for mercy. Later, most of them accepted Islam. Even two years after that, the land of Arabia was cleansed of the filth of disbelief and polytheism.
