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Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 18

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 3 · Page 52

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شَهِدَ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّهُۥ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْعِلْمِ قَآئِمًۢا بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۚ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ ﴿18﴾

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

Allâh bears witness that Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He always) maintains His creation in Justice. Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

شَهِدَ shahida Bears witness
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu Allah
أَنَّهُۥ annahu that [He]
لَآ lā (there is) no
إِلَـٰهَ ilāha god
إِلَّا illā except
هُوَ huwa Him
وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ wal-malāikatu and (so do) the Angels
وَأُو۟لُوا۟ wa-ulū and owners
ٱلْعِلْمِ l-ʿil'mi (of) [the] knowledge
قَآئِمًۢا qāiman standing
بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۚ bil-qis'ṭi in justice
لَآ lā (There is) no
إِلَـٰهَ ilāha god
إِلَّا illā except
هُوَ huwa Him
ٱلْعَزِيزُ l-ʿazīzu the All-Mighty
ٱلْحَكِيمُ l-ḥakīmu the All-Wise

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 18) ➊ {شَهِدَ اللّٰهُ اَنَّهٗ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ:} The only religion acceptable to Allah is Islam, as will be mentioned in the next verse, and the foundation of Islam is the oneness of Allah. This reality is being conveyed to the delegation of Najran and the entire world. The meaning of { ”شَهِدَ“ } is {’’ بَيَّنَ وَ اَعْلَمَ ‘‘}, that is, to state and to inform. (Fath al-Qadeer) A witness is one who informs with certain knowledge. That is, Allah has testified and informed with countless proofs and signs present in His creation and the entire universe, and by sending messages through His messengers, that there is none worthy of worship except Him, while He is established upon justice in all matters and conditions of His creation. And whose testimony can be greater than His? And His pure angels and the people of knowledge have also testified to this. At the end of the verse, the same claim { ”لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ“ } is repeated, and two more proofs are presented: that He is dominant over all and possesses perfect wisdom; none can overpower Him, and none possesses perfect wisdom except Him. If there is anyone, then bring him forth.
➋ { قَآىِٕمًۢا بِالْقِسْطِ:} This word is in the state of {”اللّٰهُ“}.

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.

18. 1. The meaning of shahadah is to state and to inform, that is, Allah Almighty has guided us towards His Oneness through whatever He has created and explained. (Fath al-Qadeer) The angels and the people of knowledge also bear witness to His Oneness. In this, there is great virtue and honor for the people of knowledge, that Allah Almighty has mentioned them along with His angels. However, by this are meant only those people of knowledge who are endowed with the knowledge of the Book and the Sunnah. (Fath al-Qadeer)

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.

18. Allah Himself bears witness that there is no deity except Him, and so do the angels and those endowed with knowledge [21], upholding justice. There is no deity except Him, the Almighty, the All-Wise.

[21] The testimony of Allah Almighty is the most reliable in this regard because He Himself is the Creator of the universe and He knows precisely that there is no partner with Him in the creation and management of this universe. Secondly, the testimony of the angels is reliable because they are the managers of affairs. The management, administration, and arrangement of the universe according to Allah Almighty’s commands are entrusted to them; if there were another deity in the universe, they would certainly have knowledge of it. Thirdly, the testimony of those people is reliable who are people of knowledge, who reflect upon the universe, and the testimony of all such people is also that there is no other deity or partner with Allah in this universe, and if it were so, the system of the universe would have been destroyed long ago, or such an organized and coherent system could never have come into existence in the first place, and whatever He is doing, He is doing in complete justice and fairness.
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