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Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 111

The Cow · Medinan · Juz 1 · Page 17

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وَقَالُوا۟ لَن يَدْخُلَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ إِلَّا مَن كَانَ هُودًا أَوْ نَصَـٰرَىٰ ۗ تِلْكَ أَمَانِيُّهُمْ ۗ قُلْ هَاتُوا۟ بُرْهَـٰنَكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ ﴿111﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And they say, "None shall enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian." These are their own desires. Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), "Produce your proof if you are truthful."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَقَالُوا۟ waqālū And they said
لَن lan Never
يَدْخُلَ yadkhula will enter
ٱلْجَنَّةَ l-janata the Paradise
إِلَّا illā except
مَن man who
كَانَ kāna is
هُودًا hūdan (a) Jew[s]
أَوْ aw or
نَصَـٰرَىٰ ۗ naṣārā (a) Christian[s]
تِلْكَ til'ka That
أَمَانِيُّهُمْ ۗ amāniyyuhum (is) their wishful thinking
قُلْ qul Say
هَاتُوا۟ hātū Bring
بُرْهَـٰنَكُمْ bur'hānakum your proof
إِن in if
كُنتُمْ kuntum you are
صَـٰدِقِينَ ṣādiqīna [those who are] truthful

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.

(Ayah 111) ➊ In this verse, a long matter has been summarized briefly, that is, the Jews said that none will ever enter Paradise except those who are Jews, and the Christians said that none will ever enter Paradise except those who are Christians, because neither group believed that the other would enter Paradise. It is said, these are merely their desires; they have no connection with reality. If they are truthful, then let them bring their proof. Razi (may Allah have mercy on him) said, from this verse it is proven that anyone who makes a claim, whether it is a claim of negation or affirmation, it is necessary for him to present evidence and proof, and this is the truest and firmest proof of the invalidity of anything said merely by imitation (because imitation means to accept something without evidence).
➋ Because { اَمَانِيُّهُمْ :} is a definite noun, "merely" has been added in the translation. Nowadays, Muslims too are caught up merely in wishes and delusions, whereas Islam in name alone is neither a guarantee of honor in this world nor in the Hereafter.

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.

111. 1 Here, the arrogance and self-deception of the People of the Book in which they were involved is being mentioned again. Allah Almighty said that these are merely their desires for which they have no evidence.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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