Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 93
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 {وَ اُشْرِبُوْا فِيْ قُلُوْبِهِمُ الْعِجْلَ:} Just as water permeates every vein, in the same way, the love of this calf permeated their every fiber. Before {’’ الْعِجْلَ ‘‘}, the word {’’ حُبٌّ ‘‘} is implied. In { ”الْعِجْلَ“ }, the definite article is for specification, which is why it is translated as "this calf." The words of { ”اُشْرِبُوْا“ } indicate that their love for this calf reached such an extent that they had no control over it; rather, it was as if someone else had poured the love of it into their hearts.
➌ { بِكُفْرِهِمْ: } Their love and worship of the calf to such an extent was also disbelief, but its cause was their previous disbelief, which has been mentioned since the beginning of the surah. It is understood that disbelief leads to more disbelief, and faith leads to more faith.
➍ {اِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُّؤْمِنِيْنَ:} This is a further blow to their claim that "We believe in what has been revealed to us," meaning, in reality, you do not even believe in the Torah, otherwise, faith in the Torah would never command you to say {”سَمِعْنَا وَ عَصَيْنَا“} or to commit blatant polytheism like worshiping the calf, and if it does, then your faith commands you to do very evil things.
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.
93. 2. Firstly, love itself is such a thing that it makes a person blind and deaf; secondly, it is described with the word اشرِبُوا (it was made to be drunk), because water runs thoroughly through a person's veins and fibers, whereas food does not pass in this way (Fath al-Qadeer).
93. 3. That is, the love and worship of the calf was due to the disbelief that had taken root in their hearts.
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.
[110]
Even at the Time of the Covenant, There Was Deceit in Your Hearts:
That is, when the mountain of Tur was raised above your heads and you were being made to pledge to act upon the commandments of the Torah, whose first and fundamental command was that you would not worship anyone other than Allah nor associate anyone with Him, your forefathers said that they had heard these commandments, but even at that time there was deceit in your hearts. Because the germs of calf-worship were present in your hearts, and you did not truly accept the commandments of the Torah from your hearts.
[111] That is, the demand of faith is that a person should completely abandon polytheistic beliefs and actions and hasten towards good and righteous deeds. But what kind of faith is yours, which leads to polytheistic acts, breaches of covenant, and disobedience? Your forefathers did the same, and you are following in their footsteps.
