سُوْرَةُ اٰلِ عِمْرٰنَ

Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 123

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 4 · Page 66

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وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ ۖ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ ﴿123﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And Allâh has already made you victorious at Badr, when you were a weak little force. So fear Allâh much that you may be grateful.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَقَدْ walaqad And certainly
نَصَرَكُمُ naṣarakumu helped you
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
بِبَدْرٍۢ bibadrin in Badr
وَأَنتُمْ wa-antum while you (were)
أَذِلَّةٌۭ ۖ adhillatun weak
فَٱتَّقُوا۟ fa-ittaqū So fear
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
لَعَلَّكُمْ laʿallakum so that you may
تَشْكُرُونَ tashkurūna (be) grateful

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.

(Ayah 123) {وَّ اَنْتُمْ اَذِلَّةٌ:} This word alludes to the small number of Muslims and their weakness. The location of Badr is about 150 kilometers southwest of Madinah. The Battle of Badr took place on Friday, 17th Ramadan, 2 AH (13 March 624 CE). In this verse, while pointing to the causes of defeat in the Battle of Uhud, there is an invitation to reflect on the events of the Battle of Badr and a teaching of taqwa (God-consciousness) for remaining steadfast in the future. For details of the Battle of Badr, see Surah Al-Anfal (41). (Shawkani, Ibn Kathir)

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.

123. 1. In terms of small numbers and lack of equipment, because in the Battle of Badr the Muslims were 313 and even they were without resources. There were only two horses and seventy camels, the rest were all on foot (Ibn Kathir).

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.

123. And Allah had already helped you at Badr when you were weak. [112] So fear Him, so that you may be grateful.

[112] Regarding the small number, Allah Almighty, by mentioning the example of Badr, said that in the field of Badr you were weak in every respect. Your numbers were few, and you had very little weaponry and supplies for war. So, in such circumstances, when Allah Almighty has already helped you, O Muslims who are showing weakness and losing heart! Why would He not help you now? Therefore, be patient, fear Allah, and always be grateful that Allah Almighty, in every difficult time, provides means of help for the Muslims from the unseen.
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