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Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 96

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قُلْ كَفَىٰ بِٱللَّهِ شَهِيدًۢا بَيْنِى وَبَيْنَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ بِعِبَادِهِۦ خَبِيرًۢا بَصِيرًا ﴿96﴾
Say: "Sufficient is Allâh for a witness between me and you. Verily He is Ever the All-Knower, the All-Seer of His slaves."
قُلْ qul Say
كَفَىٰ kafā Sufficient is
بِٱللَّهِ bil-lahi Allah
شَهِيدًۢا shahīdan (as) a witness
بَيْنِى baynī between me
وَبَيْنَكُمْ ۚ wabaynakum and between you
إِنَّهُۥ innahu Indeed, He
كَانَ kāna is
بِعِبَادِهِۦ biʿibādihi of His slaves
خَبِيرًۢا khabīran All-Aware
بَصِيرًۭا baṣīran All-Seer

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.

For the structure and exegesis of (Ayah 96){قُلْ كَفٰى بِاللّٰهِ شَهِيْدًۢا بَيْنِيْ …: ’’ كَفٰى بِاللّٰهِ ‘‘}, see Bani Isra'il (15). In this verse, Allah Almighty has commanded His Prophet to leave all matters to Allah and to abandon argument and dispute with them, meaning, you should say that if I were lying in my claim of prophethood, then He would have seized me severely. (See Haqqah: 44 to 46) And He has always known well who is worthy of reward, favor, and guidance, and who is deserving of punishment, torment, and misguidance. In this verse, there is comfort for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and a warning for the disbelievers.

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.

96. 1. That is, the responsibility of conveying and inviting that was upon me, I have delivered it; regarding this, Allah being a witness between me and you is sufficient, because it is He who decides everything.

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.

Say, "Allah is sufficient as a witness between me and you. Indeed, He is fully aware of His servants and is All-Seeing."

[114] That is, He is well aware of whether I have conveyed His message to you or not, or whether I am fully acting upon the commands sent down from Allah, and He is also well aware of the strenuous efforts you are making in opposition to Allah’s message.