Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 214
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.
➋ After the migration to Madinah, when the Muslims suffered severe hardships from the polytheists, hypocrites, and Jews, this verse was revealed. In it, the Muslims were comforted that these calamities and hardships in the path of religion are not coming upon you alone, but the people before you were also afflicted with poverty and hunger, loss of life and wealth, and severe fear and panic, to the extent that the Messenger of that time and those who believed with him cried out, “When will the help of Allah come?” Then, just as Allah’s help descended upon them, you too will be helped. Thus, when this stage came in the Battle of Ahzab, the scene of which Allah has depicted in Surah Ahzab (10, 12), Allah helped the Muslims. Remember, their saying “When will the help of Allah come?” was not in objection or complaint, but rather an expression of their helplessness and humility in a state of distress. (Razi, Ibn Kathir) Khabbab bin Arat (may Allah be pleased with him) said: We said, “O Messenger of Allah! Will you not seek victory for us? Will you not pray to Allah for us?” So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Among those before you, a saw would be placed on the parting of a man’s head and it would reach his feet, but this would not turn him away from his religion, and iron combs would be used to separate his flesh and bones, but this would not turn him away from his religion.” Then he said: “By Allah! This matter will surely be completed, until a rider will travel from Sana’a to Hadramaut fearing none but Allah, or fearing the wolf for his sheep, but you are people who are hasty.” [ شعب الإیمان للبیہقی : 240/2، ح : ۱۶۳۳۔ بخاری : ۳۶۱۲۔ ابن کثیر : 251/1 ]
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.
214. 2 Therefore, (everything that is to come is near), and for the people of faith, Allah's help is certain, so it is indeed near.
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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Glad Tidings of Government and Peace in the Makkan Period:
Then, whenever a new prophet is sent, he has to exert great effort to bring a community divided into many sects back onto one path and to make them one community again, and he faces many hardships and difficulties. The prophets themselves, as well as those who initially support them, face these hardships. This is because the forces of falsehood, which are much more powerful than the new prophet and his few followers in terms of wealth and manpower, confront them and do not hesitate even to crush them. These hardships are so severe that sometimes the prophets and their followers, due to human nature, cry out, "When will Allah's help come?"
The Complaint of Khabbab bin Aratؓ:
Once, the Prophet ﷺ was sitting in the shade of the wall of the Ka'bah, using his cloak as a cushion, when Sayyiduna Khabbab bin Aratؓ submitted, "why do you not pray to Allah?" Upon hearing this, the Prophet ﷺ left the cushion and sat up straight. His face became red with anger. He ﷺ said: "People before you have passed such that iron combs were run through their flesh and sinews down to the bone, but they did not turn away from their true religion. And saws were placed on the middle of their heads and they were sawn into two pieces, but they did not turn away from their true religion. And Allah will certainly complete this matter, until a rider will travel from Sana'a to Hadramawt and will fear none but Allah." [بخاري۔ كتاب المناقب باب مالقي النبى واصحابه من المشركين بمكة] And in another narration in Bukhari, these words are added: "But you people are hasty."
Glad Tidings of a Peaceful Life:
In this hadith, there are several glad tidings for the Muslims. For example, that the period of harm and persecution from the disbelievers is soon to end. Then your own government will be established, in which everyone will be able to live a peaceful life. No thief, bandit, or robber will dare even to look covetously at another's wealth.
