Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 146
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.
{’’وَهْنٌ، ضُعْفٌ، اِسْتِكَانَةٌ ‘‘} All three of these words are close in meaning, and in terms of weakness, they occur in the following order: {’’وَهْنٌ ‘‘} means to lose courage from the heart, “ضُعْفٌ” is general weakness, and {’’ اِسْتِكَانَةٌ ‘‘} is to show humility before the enemy. The purpose of these three verses is to rebuke and warn those who, upon seeing signs of defeat on the day of Uhud, lost heart and, upon hearing the rumor of the martyrdom of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), became completely demoralized. Thus, it is said that followers of previous prophets have passed before you, so follow them and do not show such weakness. (Qurtubi, Ibn Kathir)
That is, many among them {’’رِبِّيُّوْنَ ‘‘} continued to strive in jihad along with their prophets, but despite their small numbers and lack of resources, they never lost courage, nor did they fall into doubts when their prophets passed away or were martyred. Rather, they always and in every situation acted with patience and steadfastness, and kept asking Allah for forgiveness for their shortcomings. As a result, Allah granted them rewards in both this world and the Hereafter, and, with the beautiful reward of the Hereafter and, due to attaining the rank of ihsan,, also granted them His love. He said: «وَ اللّٰهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ»
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.
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.
[134] In this verse as well, Allah Almighty has guided the people of Uhud by giving the example of previous prophets and warriors, that even if you faced a temporary defeat, it is not the way of the believers to show impatience or discouragement at such a time. Those before you faced even greater hardships. But they never displayed impatience or discouragement, nor did they bow before falsehood. This address is actually to those of weak faith, some of whom were considering seeking protection from Abu Sufyan, and some were thinking of apostasy.
