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Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 89

The Family of Imraan · Medinan · Juz 3 · Page 61

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إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ تَابُوا۟ مِنۢ بَعْدِ ذَٰلِكَ وَأَصْلَحُوا۟ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ ﴿89﴾

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

Except for those who repent after that and do righteous deeds. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِلَّا illā Except
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
تَابُوا۟ tābū repent
مِنۢ min from
بَعْدِ baʿdi after
ذَٰلِكَ dhālika that
وَأَصْلَحُوا۟ wa-aṣlaḥū and reform[ed] themselves
فَإِنَّ fa-inna Then indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
غَفُورٌۭ ghafūrun (is) Oft-Forgiving
رَّحِيمٌ raḥīmun Most Merciful

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.

(Ayah89) ➊ {اِلَّا الَّذِيْنَ تَابُوْا …:} From this it is understood that if a polytheist sincerely repents and re-enters Islam, Allah Almighty forgives his previous mistake. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: "A man from among the Ansar became an apostate after accepting Islam and joined the polytheists, then he became remorseful and sent word through his tribe to ask the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) whether his repentance could be accepted. So this verse was revealed. (His brother) sent him this verse and he became Muslim again." [نسائی، تحریم الدم، باب توبۃ المرتد … :۴۰۷۳ وقال الالبانی صحیح ] The name of this person was Harith bin Suwayd. (Tabari)

➋ No one will be forced to become Muslim; it is said: «لَاۤ اِكْرَاهَ فِي الدِّيْنِ » [البقرة : ۲۵۶] "There is no compulsion in religion." But if a person becomes an apostate after being Muslim and does not repent from apostasy, then his punishment is death. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ مَنْ بَدَّلَ دِيْنَهُ فَاقْتُلُوْهُ ] "Whoever changes his religion (i.e., Islam), kill him." [بخاری، استتابۃ المرتدین و المعاندین وقتالہم، باب إثم من أشرک … : ۶۹۱۸ ]

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.

89. 1. A Muslim from among the Ansar became an apostate and joined the polytheists, but soon he felt remorse and sent a message through people to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ asking whether his repentance could be accepted. Upon this, these verses were revealed. From these verses, it is understood that although the punishment for apostasy is very severe because after recognizing the truth, he denied it out of hatred, stubbornness, and rebellion, nevertheless, if someone sincerely repents and reforms himself, then Allah Almighty is Forgiving and Merciful; his repentance is acceptable.

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.

89. Except for those who repent afterwards and reform themselves [78]—for surely Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.

[78] However, those people can be saved from such punishment who sincerely repent, embrace faith, refrain from opposition, reform their actions and deeds, and become well-wishers and helpers of Islam and the Muslims. For such people, Allah Almighty will forgive their previous sins.
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