Surah Al-Muminoon (23) — Ayah 70
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 { بَلْ جَآءَهُمْ بِالْحَقِّ وَ اَكْثَرُهُمْ لِلْحَقِّ كٰرِهُوْنَ :} When this is not the case either, the conclusion is that the message this Messenger has presented is the truth, while most of them dislike the truth, because it goes against their unbridled desires and animalistic traits. Thus, due to their stubbornness and obstinacy, they are not ready to accept this true message. It is said: “Most of them dislike the truth.” Because those who loved the truth have already believed.
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.
70-2. That is, the real reason for their aversion and arrogance is their dislike (disapproval) of the truth, which has developed within them due to adhering to falsehood for a long period of time.
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
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[70] A third possible reason for denial is that these people, considering their Messenger to be insane, do not regard his words as worthy of attention. Even if they call him insane, their hearts never accept this claim. Thus, when the call to monotheism began to spread widely, the chiefs of Quraysh became very concerned. To stop this call, they gathered at the house of Walid bin Mughirah for consultation. Walid bin Mughirah was the uncle of Abu Jahl, and after the death of Harb bin Umayyah, the leadership of Quraysh had come into his hands. Walid bin Mughirah was an intelligent man. He said, "Present your suggestions regarding this matter." Among the suggestions presented, one chief proposed that they would tell people, "He is just a madman." Upon hearing this, Walid bin Mughirah said, "By Allah! He is not insane. We have seen madmen many times. He has neither the suffocating fits of madmen, nor their erratic movements, nor their incoherent speech." [الرحيق المختومص 121] (Also, for the difference between a Messenger and a madman, see Surah Al-A'raf, verse 184.)
[71] Then, when all these things are impossible, the only conclusion is that the message this Messenger is presenting is true and correct, and the only reason for their denial and aversion is that they have developed an aversion to the truth, and due to their stubbornness, prejudice, and obstinacy, they are not willing to accept this truth.
