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Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 183

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 4 · Page 74

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ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَهِدَ إِلَيْنَآ أَلَّا نُؤْمِنَ لِرَسُولٍ حَتَّىٰ يَأْتِيَنَا بِقُرْبَانٍ تَأْكُلُهُ ٱلنَّارُ ۗ قُلْ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رُسُلٌ مِّن قَبْلِى بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ وَبِٱلَّذِى قُلْتُمْ فَلِمَ قَتَلْتُمُوهُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ ﴿183﴾

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

Those (Jews) who said: "Verily, Allâh has taken our promise not to believe in any Messenger unless he brings to us an offering which the fire (from heaven) shall devour." Say: "Verily, there came to you Messengers before me, with clear signs and even with what you speak of; why then did you kill them, if you are truthful?"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna Those who
قَالُوٓا۟ qālū said
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
عَهِدَ ʿahida (has) taken promise
إِلَيْنَآ ilaynā from us
أَلَّا allā that not
نُؤْمِنَ nu'mina we (should) believe
لِرَسُولٍ lirasūlin in a Messenger
حَتَّىٰ ḥattā until
يَأْتِيَنَا yatiyanā he brings to us
بِقُرْبَانٍۢ biqur'bānin a sacrifice
تَأْكُلُهُ takuluhu consumes it
ٱلنَّارُ ۗ l-nāru the fire
قُلْ qul Say
قَدْ qad Surely
جَآءَكُمْ jāakum came to you
رُسُلٌۭ rusulun Messengers
مِّن min from
قَبْلِى qablī before me
بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ bil-bayināti with the clear Signs
وَبِٱلَّذِى wabi-alladhī and with what
قُلْتُمْ qul'tum you speak
فَلِمَ falima So why
قَتَلْتُمُوهُمْ qataltumūhum you killed them
إِن in if
كُنتُمْ kuntum you are
صَـٰدِقِينَ ṣādiqīna truthful

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 183) ➊ {اَلَّذِيْنَ قَالُوْۤا اِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَهِدَ اِلَيْنَاۤ …:} This is their second objection, which they presented regarding not believing in the Prophethood of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): that Allah took a covenant from the Children of Israel that if any prophet did not present this miracle, they should not believe in him. (Razi) However, there is no such command in any of their books, and not all of their prophets were granted this miracle, as is indicated in this very verse: «قُلْ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رُسُلٌ مِّنْ قَبْلِيْ» Here, {”رُسُلٌ“} is indefinite, from which it is understood that not all of their prophets, but rather some, were granted this miracle: when a burnt (to be burned) offering (vow) was presented, they would pray to Allah, and as a sign of the acceptance of that offering (vow), fire would descend from the sky and consume it, as is mentioned regarding Elijah and Solomon (peace be upon them). (Ibn Kathir)

➋ {قُلْ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رُسُلٌ مِّنْ قَبْلِيْ …:} This is the answer to their objection mentioned above: if you are truly truthful in this claim, then why did your forefathers kill so many prophets who, along with other clear proofs of their prophethood, also brought this miracle which you are now demanding?

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.

183. 1. In this, another claim of the Jews is being refuted. They used to say that Allah had taken a covenant from them that they should only believe in that Messenger at whose supplication fire would descend from the sky and consume the sacrifices and charities. The implication was that, O Muhammad ﷺ, since this miracle has not occurred through you, therefore, by divine command, it is not necessary for us to believe in your ﷺ prophethood. Although among the previous prophets, there were such prophets at whose supplication fire would descend from the sky and consume the charities and sacrifices of the believers. On one hand, this would be proof that the charity or sacrifice presented in the way of Allah had been accepted in the divine court. On the other hand, it would be proof that this prophet is indeed truthful. But these Jews had also denied those prophets and messengers. Therefore, Allah said, if you are truthful in your claim, then why did you deny and kill those prophets who came to you with the very sign you demanded?

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.

(These are the Jews) who said: "Allah has taken a covenant [181] from us that we will not believe in any messenger until he brings us an offering which fire from heaven will consume." Say to them: "Messengers before me have come to you with clear signs and even with what you are now demanding. So why did you kill them, if you are truthful?"

[181]
The Excuse of the Jews Regarding the Fiery Sacrifice:

The statement of the Jews is an outright lie and a slander against Allah. Nowhere in the Torah or the present-day Bible is it mentioned that a prophet who cannot present the miracle of a fiery sacrifice will not be a prophet. However, to some extent, it is correct that certain prophets were given this miracle. First of all, the acceptance of the sacrifices of Qabil and Habil was determined by this very criterion. Later, this miracle was granted to Prophet Ilyas, Prophet Sulaiman, and Prophet Yahya (peace be upon them). Most prophets, however, were not given this miracle. Now, the question being posed to the Jews is: if, according to you, this is the criterion for the truthfulness of a prophet, then why did you kill those prophets who were given this miracle? These Jews killed Prophet Yahya ؑ, and the Baal-worshipping queen of the king of Israel became the enemy of Prophet Ilyas ؑ, and the uxorious king, to please his queen, sought to kill him. Eventually, he had to leave and take refuge in the Sinai Peninsula [سلاطين باب 18: 19]. But from this verse, it is understood that besides the aforementioned prophets, there were several other prophets who were granted this miracle, and the Jews killed them as well. It is also evident that the Jews fabricated this blatant slander so that it could serve as an excuse for not believing in the Last Prophet, and it also shows to what extent the Jews were faithful to the covenant they made with Allah.
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