سُوْرَةُ الْاَحْزَابِ

Surah Al-Ahzaab (33) — Ayah 24

The Clans · Medinan · Juz 21 · Page 421

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لِّيَجْزِىَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ بِصِدْقِهِمْ وَيُعَذِّبَ ٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ إِن شَآءَ أَوْ يَتُوبَ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا ﴿24﴾

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

That Allâh may reward the men of truth for their truth (i.e. for their patience at the accomplishment of that which they covenanted with Allâh), and punish the hypocrites, if He wills, or accept their repentance by turning to them (in Mercy). Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

لِّيَجْزِىَ liyajziya That Allah may reward
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu That Allah may reward
ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ l-ṣādiqīna the truthful
بِصِدْقِهِمْ biṣid'qihim for their truth
وَيُعَذِّبَ wayuʿadhiba and punish
ٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ l-munāfiqīna the hypocrites
إِن in if
شَآءَ shāa He wills
أَوْ aw or
يَتُوبَ yatūba turn in mercy
عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ ʿalayhim to them
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
كَانَ kāna is
غَفُورًۭا ghafūran Oft-Forgiving
رَّحِيمًۭا raḥīman 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.

(Ayah 24) ➊ {لِيَجْزِيَ اللّٰهُ الصّٰدِقِيْنَ بِصِدْقِهِمْ:} Regarding the Battle of Ahzab, Allah Almighty has described matters such as the arrival of the armies of the polytheists, the siege of Madinah, the intense fear that befell the Muslims, the taunts and cowardly remarks of the hypocrites, the steadfastness and sacrifice of the noble Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and the unparalleled character of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Now, the wisdom behind all these matters is explained: Allah Almighty could have bestowed blessings upon the Muslims without these hardships if He had willed, but He did all this so that He might test those who claim faith, and reward those who prove true and steadfast in their trial for their truthfulness. And this is the way of Allah Almighty, as He said: «{ وَ لَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ حَتّٰى نَعْلَمَ الْمُجٰهِدِيْنَ مِنْكُمْ وَ الصّٰبِرِيْنَ وَ نَبْلُوَاۡ اَخْبَارَكُمْ }» [ محمد : ۳۱ ] “And We will surely test you until We make evident those who strive among you and the patient, and We will test your affairs.” And He said: «{ مَا كَانَ اللّٰهُ لِيَذَرَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ عَلٰى مَاۤ اَنْتُمْ عَلَيْهِ حَتّٰى يَمِيْزَ الْخَبِيْثَ مِنَ الطَّيِّبِ }» [ آل عمران : ۱۷۹ ] “Allah is not such that He would leave the believers in the state you are in until He separates the impure from the pure.”

➋ { وَ يُعَذِّبَ الْمُنٰفِقِيْنَ اِنْ شَآءَ اَوْ يَتُوْبَ عَلَيْهِمْ :} This does not mean that if Allah wills, He may punish the hypocrites, and if He wills, He may not, because for those who die upon disbelief, He has already decreed punishment. Rather, it means that if He wills, He may not grant the hypocrites who break their covenants the divine enablement to repent before death and may punish them for their hypocrisy, and if He wills, He may grant them the divine enablement to repent and accept their repentance. The evidence for this is in the words of {’’ اَوْ يَتُوْبَ عَلَيْهِمْ ‘‘}.

➌ {اِنَّ اللّٰهَ كَانَ غَفُوْرًا رَّحِيْمًا :} This is the answer to the question: How will the hypocrites, who have already become deserving of the lowest depths of the Fire, repent? It is said that Allah Almighty has always been exceedingly forgiving, that is, One who covers sins, and most merciful. He may, out of mercy, cover the sins of whomever He wills, and then bestow further mercy upon them. In this, there is encouragement for the hypocrites who broke their covenants to repent, and glad tidings of the acceptance of their repentance.

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.

24-1. That is, grant them the divine enablement to accept Islam.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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