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Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 14

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وَإِذَا لَقُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا وَإِذَا خَلَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ شَيَـٰطِينِهِمْ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا مَعَكُمْ إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُسْتَهْزِءُونَ ﴿14﴾

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

And when they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe," but when they are alone with their Shayâtîn (devils - polytheists, hypocrites), they say: "Truly, we are with you; verily, we were but mocking."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَإِذَا wa-idhā And when
لَقُوا۟ laqū they meet
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
ءَامَنُوا۟ āmanū believe[d]
قَالُوٓا۟ qālū they say
ءَامَنَّا āmannā We believe[d]
وَإِذَا wa-idhā But when
خَلَوْا۟ khalaw they are alone
إِلَىٰ ilā with
شَيَـٰطِينِهِمْ shayāṭīnihim their evil ones
قَالُوٓا۟ qālū they say
إِنَّا innā Indeed, we
مَعَكُمْ maʿakum (are) with you
إِنَّمَا innamā only
نَحْنُ naḥnu we
مُسْتَهْزِءُونَ mus'tahziūna (are) mockers

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 14) ➊ By "devils" are meant the leaders of disbelief, whether from the polytheists and Jews or from these hypocrites themselves. "Shaitan" refers to every rebellious and corrupt person. Devils are from both jinn and humans, as He said: « {وَ كَذٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَا لِكُلِّ نَبِيٍّ عَدُوًّا شَيٰطِيْنَ الْاِنْسِ وَ الْجِنِّ يُوْحِيْ بَعْضُهُمْ اِلٰى بَعْضٍ زُخْرُفَ الْقَوْلِ غُرُوْرًا} » [ الأنعام : ۱۱۲ ] "And thus We have made for every prophet an enemy—devils from mankind and jinn, inspiring one another with decorative speech in delusion." The word "Shaitan" is derived from { ”شَطَنَ شُطُونًا“ }, which means "distance" (to be far), that is, one who is far from every good.

➋ {وَ اِذَا لَقُوا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا:} This shows that their meeting with the believers is superficial, sometimes in a gathering, sometimes on the way, but with their devils, they have private and deliberate meetings. Then, without any word of emphasis, they simply say { ”اٰمَنَّا“ } to the believers, and to their devils, with the emphasis of { ”اِنَّا“ } and {”اِنَّمَا“}, they assure them of their disbelief, that in belief, without any doubt, we are your companions. As for our confession and expression of faith, that is merely a joke.

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.

1. By "شیٰطین" are meant the chiefs of Quraysh and the Jews, at whose instigation they conspired against Islam and the Muslims, or the hypocrites' own leaders.

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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