Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 20
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
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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.
2. In this, there is a warning that if Allah wills, He can take away the abilities He has given. Therefore, humans should never be averse to Allah’s obedience, nor ever feel secure from His punishment and reckoning.
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 Example of the Hypocrites (2):
This is the example of another type of hypocrites. The first type of hypocrites were those whose hearts were filled entirely with disbelief, but for the sake of self-interest, they claimed Islam in front of the Muslims. This second type refers to those hypocrites who are victims of doubt and hesitation. In this example, the heavy rain refers to the revelation of Islamic commandments, which were being sent down continuously and were nothing but mercy for all of humanity. The darkness and thunder in this example refer to the hardships and difficulties that Muslims faced in the process of establishing the religion, and the lightning refers to the successes and victories that Muslims were achieving. Now, whenever a thunderous sound or calamity befell the Muslims, these hypocrites, in order to save their own lives, would separate themselves from the Muslims and begin to take protective measures. However, even in this situation, Allah has full power to destroy them, and the success of the Muslims and their separation from the Muslims could itself become the cause of their death. Then, when the situation became a bit easier and the hardships were lifted, these people would advance towards Islam, and when any strict commandments were revealed, they would stop right there, standing still. And if Allah had willed, He could have seized their sight and hearing just like the first type of hypocrites. But Allah’s law is that a person is allowed to see and hear to the extent that he wishes to see and hear, even though Allah is capable of everything.
