Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 140
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
In this verse, Allah Almighty has exposed the dishonesty of the Jewish and Christian scholars and, by declaring them guilty of concealing testimony, has declared them the greatest wrongdoers. The example of this act of the Jews and Christians in the Muslim Ummah would be like a Muslim scholar convincing the public that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to make decisions according to Hanafi or Shafi'i jurisprudence, even though he knows very well that Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on them) were born long after the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and they were not prophets, so their words cannot be considered as proof.
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.
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.
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The Accusation by Jews and Christians that Their Prophets Were Jewish or Christian:
To understand the meaning of this verse, it is first necessary to know that Judaism, according to its current beliefs and doctrines, came into existence in the third and fourth centuries BCE. Christianity, with its specific beliefs and doctrines, is a product of the period after the death of Jesus ؑ. The scholars of the Jews and Christians were well aware that Abraham ؑ, Ishmael ؑ, Isaac ؑ, Jacob ؑ, and their descendants, such as Joseph ؑ and others, had all passed away long before the emergence of this form of Judaism and Christianity. However, these Jewish and Christian scholars had firmly established in the minds of the common people that, according to the Jews, the aforementioned prophets were Jewish, and according to the Christians, they were Christian. In this context, observe this verse in which Allah Almighty has exposed the dishonesty of the Jewish and Christian scholars and, by declaring them guilty of concealing testimony, has deemed them the greatest of wrongdoers.
