سُوْرَةُ اٰلِ عِمْرٰنَ

Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 33

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 3 · Page 54

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۞ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱصْطَفَىٰٓ ءَادَمَ وَنُوحًا وَءَالَ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَءَالَ عِمْرَٰنَ عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ﴿33﴾

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

Allâh chose Adam, Nûh (Noah), the family of Ibrâhîm (Abraham) and the family of ‘Imrân above the ‘Âlamîn (mankind and jinn) (of their times).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

۞ إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
ٱصْطَفَىٰٓ iṣ'ṭafā chose
ءَادَمَ ādama Adam
وَنُوحًۭا wanūḥan and Nuh
وَءَالَ waāla and (the) family
إِبْرَٰهِيمَ ib'rāhīma (of) Ibrahim
وَءَالَ waāla and (the) family
عِمْرَٰنَ ʿim'rāna (of) Imran
عَلَى ʿalā over
ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ l-ʿālamīna the worlds

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 33){اِنَّ اللّٰهَ اصْطَفٰۤى …:} In the previous verses, the command to follow and obey the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) has been given. Now, in this verse, it is being stated regarding the affirmation of his prophethood that the Prophet (peace be upon him) also belongs to that family of prophethood whom Allah Almighty has chosen (because he is from the descendants of Ibrahim). (Shawkani) There have been two personalities named Imran: one, the father of Musa and Harun (peace be upon them), and the other, the father of Maryam (peace be upon her). Most commentators have taken the second Imran here, because it is the story of his family (Maryam and Isa, peace be upon them) that is being narrated. (Ibn Kathir, Razi) Most likely, the name of this surah has also been given due to this story.

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.

33. 1. Among the families of the Prophets, there were two Imrans: one was the father of Musa and Harun (علیہما السلام), and the other was the father of Maryam ؑ. In this verse, according to most commentators, the latter Imran is meant, and this family attained a high rank due to Maryam ؑ and her son Isa ؑ. The name of Maryam's ؑ mother has been written by the commentators as Hannah bint Faqudh (Tafsir Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir). In this verse, Allah, the Exalted, has mentioned three other families besides the family of Imran, whom Allah granted superiority over the worlds in their time. The first among them is Adam ؑ, whom Allah created with His own hand and breathed into him of His spirit. The second is Nuh ؑ, who was sent as a Messenger at a time when people had abandoned Allah and taken idols as deities. He was granted a long life and preached to his people for nine hundred and fifty years, but except for a few individuals, no one believed in him. Eventually, by his supplication, all people except the believers were drowned. The family of Ibrahim was granted the distinction that the line of Prophets and kings was established among them, and most of the Prophets were from his lineage, to the extent that the most superior in the universe, Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, was also from the descendants of Ismail ؑ, the son of Ibrahim ؑ.

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.

Indeed, Allah chose Adam, Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of Imran above all people of the worlds.

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The Principle of Prophethood:

This verse mentions Jesus (ʿIsa) ؑ and his community, the Christians. In this verse, it is explained that Jesus (ʿIsa) ؑ was a human being and from the progeny of Adam. He was not a superhuman entity. Then, it is further explained under what circumstances and how his birth took place. After that, a brief account of his life is given, and then the mention of Allah raising Jesus (ʿIsa) ؑ up to Himself, along with the refutation of the false beliefs of the Christians. When Allah created Adam, at that time among the existing creation (the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon, the stars, the jinn, and the angels, etc.), the angels were superior to all other creatures. Allah commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam (ʿAlaihis Salam) and granted Adam superiority over all the worlds, then honored him with prophethood. Then, prophets continued to be born from his progeny. After Noah (Nuh) ؑ, the chain of prophethood became exclusive to the descendants of Noah (Nuh) ؑ, which continued up to Abraham (Ibrahim) ؑ. Then, this chain of prophethood became exclusive to the descendants of Abraham (Ibrahim) ؑ, until the Last Prophet was also from his progeny. The mention of the family of Imran is especially made because lineage is traced through the father, and Jesus (ʿIsa) ؑ was born without a father. However, his mother Maryam (Mary) ؑ was from the family of Imran, and Allah has attributed Jesus (ʿIsa) ؑ to his mother Maryam. This Imran was the name of the father of Moses (Musa) ؑ and Aaron (Harun) ؑ. Maryam (Mary) ؑ was from their descendants, and the name of this surah, Aal-e-Imran, is also due to this relation. It is also possible that the name of Maryam’s (Mary’s) father was also Imran, as is indicated by the words of the verse ﴿ قَالَتِ امْرَاَتُ عِمْرٰنَ ﴾.
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