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Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 108

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 4 · Page 63

تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱللَّهِ نَتْلُوهَا عَلَيْكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۗ وَمَا ٱللَّهُ يُرِيدُ ظُلْمًا لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ﴿108﴾
These are the Verses of Allâh: We recite them to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) in truth, and Allâh wills no injustice to the ‘Âlamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists).
تِلْكَ til'ka These
ءَايَـٰتُ āyātu (are the) Verses
ٱللَّهِ l-lahi (of) Allah
نَتْلُوهَا natlūhā We recite them
عَلَيْكَ ʿalayka to you
بِٱلْحَقِّ ۗ bil-ḥaqi in truth
وَمَا wamā And not
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
يُرِيدُ yurīdu wants
ظُلْمًۭا ẓul'man injustice
لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ lil'ʿālamīna to the worlds

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.

(Ayah 108) {وَ مَا اللّٰهُ يُرِيْدُ ظُلْمًا لِّلْعٰلَمِيْنَ:} That is, the command of Jihad and enjoining good that has been given is not oppression upon the creation; rather, it is for their training. (Mawaddih) When Allah Almighty has knowledge of everything and power over everything, then what need does He have to oppress anyone? (Ibn Kathir)

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

These are the verses of Allah, which We recite to you in truth, and Allah does not intend injustice [98] to the worlds.

[98] That is why He sent His messengers and revealed books, showing people the straight path and informing them about the matters for which they will be questioned in the Hereafter. Despite this, those who do not choose the path of guidance or do not refrain from their wrong conduct or hostile attitude, they are the ones who wrong themselves.

The Meaning of Oppression (Zulm):

The word "zulm" (oppression) has a very broad meaning, and its opposite is "justice" (adl). Allah Almighty is Just; He is not an oppressor. Therefore, it is impossible for Him to commit any act in which there is even a hint of oppression. For example, He would never punish someone deserving of mercy, or give a lesser reward to someone deserving of more, or give a greater punishment to someone deserving of less, etc. All such things are contrary to His attribute of justice.