Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And they (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: Allâh has begotten a son (children or offspring). Glory be to Him (Exalted be He above all that they associate with Him). Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth, and all surrender with obedience (in worship) to Him.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَقَالُوا۟waqālūAnd they said
ٱتَّخَذَittakhadhahas taken
ٱللَّهُl-lahuAllah
وَلَدًۭا ۗwaladana son
سُبْحَـٰنَهُۥ ۖsub'ḥānahuGlory be to Him
بَلbalNay
لَّهُۥlahufor Him
مَاmā(is) what
فِىfī(is) in
ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِl-samāwātithe heavens
وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖwal-arḍiand the earth
كُلٌّۭkullunAll
لَّهُۥlahuto Him
قَـٰنِتُونَqānitūna(are) humbly obedient
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 116) Another injustice of those who prevent from Allah’s mosques is mentioned, that they said, Allah has taken a child. Thus, the Jews declared ‘Uzair (peace be upon him) as the son of Allah, and the Christians declared the Messiah (peace be upon him) as the son of Allah. Similarly, the Arab polytheists declared the angels as the daughters of Allah. Allah Almighty refuted this in several ways: first, with {’’ سُبْحٰنَهٗ ‘‘}, that having a child is a sign of need, and Allah is free from this. (See Surah Bani Isra’il: 111) Second, that Allah is the Owner of the heavens and the earth, in which ‘Uzair (peace be upon him), the Messiah (peace be upon him), and the angels are all included. How can the Owner and the owned be father and son! Even if a son becomes the owned of the father, he automatically becomes free. Third, that a son can also rebel, whereas all those who dwell in the heavens and the earth are subject to Allah’s command; even their breath does not move without His order.
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.
The explanation of this verse has been given along with the previous verse.
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.
116. (The People of the Book) say, "Allah has taken a son." Glory be to Him! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth [137], all are obedient to Him.
[137] Those Who Attribute Offspring to Allah: The Jews say that Uzair ؑ is the son of Allah, and the Christians say that Isa ibn Maryam عليهما السلام is the son of Allah. And the polytheists say that the angels are the daughters of Allah. In refutation of this, Allah Almighty has said that whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Him, and He is their Owner. Therefore, all things are owned, and a son is a partner, not an owned one. Thus, it is impossible for Allah to have offspring. And in an authentic Qudsi hadith, it is mentioned that Allah Almighty says: "The children of Adam have belied Me and insulted Me. Their denial is that I will not be able to resurrect them, and their insult is that they have ascribed to Me a wife and a son." [بخاري، كتاب التفسير، تفسير سورة اخلاص ]