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Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 150

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 4 · Page 69

بَلِ ٱللَّهُ مَوْلَىٰكُمْ ۖ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلنَّـٰصِرِينَ ﴿150﴾
Nay, Allâh is your Maulâ (Patron, Lord, Helper, Protector), and He is the Best of helpers.
بَلِ bali Nay
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
مَوْلَىٰكُمْ ۖ mawlākum (is) your Protector
وَهُوَ wahuwa and He
خَيْرُ khayru (is the) best
ٱلنَّـٰصِرِينَ l-nāṣirīna (of) the Helpers

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 150) {بَلِ اللّٰهُ مَوْلٰىكُمْ … :} The meaning of Mawla is owner, helper, and friend, etc., that is, you obey the disbelievers so that they may help you in some way? But this is sheer ignorance; your owner, protector, and helper is Allah Almighty. If you put your trust in Him, then no power in the world can harm you in the least. Remember that for Allah Almighty, {”خَيْرُ النّٰصِرِيْنَ“} is according to the idiom of speech; otherwise, it does not mean that there are other helpers among whom Allah Almighty is the best. (Kabir)

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.

150. 1. This subject has already been mentioned before; it is being repeated here because, taking advantage of the defeat at Uhud, some disbelievers or hypocrites were advising the Muslims to return to their ancestral religion. In such a situation, the Muslims were told that obedience to the disbelievers leads to destruction and loss. Success lies only in obedience to Allah, and there is no better helper than Him.

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.

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