Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Truly! Allâh is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him (Alone). This is the Straight Path.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِنَّinnaIndeed
ٱللَّهَl-lahaAllah
رَبِّىrabbī(is) my Lord
وَرَبُّكُمْwarabbukumand your Lord
فَٱعْبُدُوهُ ۗfa-uʿ'budūhuso worship Him
هَـٰذَاhādhāThis
صِرَٰطٌۭṣirāṭun(is) the path
مُّسْتَقِيمٌۭmus'taqīmunstraight
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 51){اِنَّاللّٰهَرَبِّيْ … : } Along with presenting miracles, Isa (peace be upon him) considered it necessary to emphasize the core of the religion: that my and your Sustainer (Lord) is Allah, so worship Him alone. But unfortunately, the Christians declared Masih (peace be upon him) to be Allah or the son of Allah, considering him the Lord and the owner of benefit and harm, and began to call upon him for help.
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.
51. 1. That is, in worshipping Allah and expressing humility and submission before Him, both you and I are equal. Therefore, the only straight path is that only Allah should be worshipped and no one should be associated with Him in His Oneness.
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.
51. So fear Allah and obey me. Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so [50] worship Him alone. This is the straight path."
[50] From these verses it is understood that the message of Prophet Isa (Jesus) ؑ was exactly the same as that of all the other prophets. For example: 1. The Lord, that is, the Supreme Authority, is only Allah. Therefore, He alone is worthy of worship. In this regard, the Christian belief in the divinity of the Messiah is proven to be incorrect. 2. The Prophet should be obeyed as the representative of Allah, and this has been the message of every prophet. 3. The authority to declare things lawful or unlawful, and to determine what is permissible or impermissible, belongs only to Allah. Therefore, the things you have declared forbidden upon yourselves, I, by Allah’s command, declare them lawful and free you from such illegitimate restrictions. Also, by Allah’s command, he greatly reduced the restrictions of the Sabbath day imposed upon the Jews. However, the Jews could not be reformed, and they continued to advance in their enmity towards Prophet Isa (Jesus) ؑ.