سُوْرَةُ البَقَرَةِ

Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 121

The Cow · Medinan · Juz 1 · Page 19

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ٱلَّذِينَ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ يَتْلُونَهُۥ حَقَّ تِلَاوَتِهِۦٓ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِۦ ۗ وَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِهِۦ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْخَـٰسِرُونَ ﴿121﴾

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

Those (who embraced Islâm from Banî Israel) to whom We gave the Book [the Taurât (Torah)] [or those (Muhammad’s صلى الله عليه وسلم companions) to whom We have given the Book (the Qur’ân)] recite it (i.e. obey its orders and follow its teachings) as it should be recited (i.e. followed), they are the ones who believe therein. And whoso disbelieve in it (the Qur’ân), those are they who are the losers. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna Those
ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمُ ātaynāhumu We have given them
ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ l-kitāba the Book
يَتْلُونَهُۥ yatlūnahu recite it
حَقَّ ḥaqqa (as it has the) right
تِلَاوَتِهِۦٓ tilāwatihi (of) its recitation
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ulāika Those (people)
يُؤْمِنُونَ yu'minūna believe
بِهِۦ ۗ bihi in it
وَمَن waman And whoever
يَكْفُرْ yakfur disbelieves
بِهِۦ bihi in it
فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ fa-ulāika then those
هُمُ humu they
ٱلْخَـٰسِرُونَ l-khāsirūna (are) the losers

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.

(Verse 121) After mentioning the evil deeds of the People of the Book, now those among them who are righteous and fear Allah are mentioned, that they recite the Book as it ought to be recited. As a result, they believe in the Qur’an. See its similar verses in Surah Al-Qasas (52 to 54). By this is meant Abdullah bin Salam (may Allah be pleased with him) and his companions. It is understood that the right of recitation is that it should not be altered, and its commands should be acted upon. This is also the right of reciting the Qur’an. Some people take the right to mean only pronouncing the letters from their proper articulation points, but this is not sufficient.

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.

121. 1 After the necessary details of the morals and character of the People of the Book, in this verse, the virtues of those among them who were righteous and of good character, and the news of their being believers, are being mentioned. Among them are Abdullah bin Salam and other such individuals, who were granted the ability to accept Islam from among the Jews.

121. 2 They recite it in the manner in which it deserves to be recited, that is, several meanings have been stated, for example: (1) They recite with full attention and reflection. When Paradise is mentioned, they ask for Paradise, and when Hell is mentioned, they seek refuge from it. (2) They consider its lawful as lawful, its unlawful as unlawful, and do not distort the word of Allah (as other Jews did). (3) Whatever is written in it, they convey to the people and do not conceal any of its matters. (4) They act upon its clear commandments and believe in its allegorical verses, and those matters which they do not understand, they have them resolved by the scholars. (5) They follow every single command of it (Fath al-Qadeer). In reality, all these meanings are included in the true recitation, and guidance is the share of those who take care of the aforementioned matters.

121. 3 Whoever among the People of the Book does not believe in the Prophethood of the Prophet ﷺ will go to Hell (Ibn Kathir).

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.

121. Those to whom We have given the Book recite it as it should be recited. They are the ones who truly believe in it [147]. And whoever denies it—such are the losers.

[147]
The Just Among the People of the Book:

Among the Jews, there were a few just people who would read and understand their book with sincerity. Such people believed in the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Quran, like Abdullah bin Salam ؓ and his companions. The reason for their faith was that they would read the Torah attentively, with understanding and sincerity, and those who, instead of seeking guidance from the Torah, pursued its distortion and misinterpretation, became failed and losers.
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