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Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 143

The Women · Medinan · Juz 5 · Page 101

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مُّذَبْذَبِينَ بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ لَآ إِلَىٰ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ وَلَآ إِلَىٰ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ ۚ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُۥ سَبِيلًا ﴿143﴾

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

(They are) swaying between this and that, belonging neither to these nor to those; and he whom Allâh sends astray, you will not find for him a way (to the truth - Islâm).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

مُّذَبْذَبِينَ mudhabdhabīna Wavering
بَيْنَ bayna between
ذَٰلِكَ dhālika that
لَآ lā not
إِلَىٰ ilā to
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ hāulāi these
وَلَآ walā and not
إِلَىٰ ilā to
هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ ۚ hāulāi those
وَمَن waman And whoever
يُضْلِلِ yuḍ'lili has been lead astray
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu (by) Allah
فَلَن falan then never
تَجِدَ tajida you will find
لَهُۥ lahu for him
سَبِيلًۭا sabīlan a way

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 143) ➊ { مُذَبْذَبِيْنَ بَيْنَ ذٰلِكَ…:} The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The example of a hypocrite is like that of a she-goat wandering between two herds, sometimes inclining towards one herd and sometimes towards the other, and it does not know which of the two it should follow." [ مسلم، صفات المنافقین، باب صفات المنافقین : ۲۷۸۴ ]
➋ That is, a person who, despite knowing and understanding everything, remains in misguidance and is inclined towards falsehood, then no human advice or effort can bring him to the right path. Rather, as a punishment from Allah Almighty, he becomes more and more entrenched in misguidance and devotion to falsehood.

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.

143. 1. When they go to the disbelievers, they express friendship and connection with them, and when they come to the believers, they express friendship and connection with them as well. Outwardly and inwardly, they are neither with the Muslims nor with the disbelievers, and some hypocrites remain confused and hesitant between disbelief and faith. The Prophet ﷺ said, "The example of a hypocrite is like that of a she-goat that is confused between two flocks (in search of a mate), sometimes going towards one flock and sometimes towards the other." (Sahih Muslim)

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.

143. They are swaying between belief and disbelief, belonging neither to these [191] nor to those. And whomever Allah leaves astray, you will never find a way for him.

[191] The Prophet ﷺ said, "On the Day of Resurrection, you will see with Allah the worst person as the one who is two-faced. He goes to these people and speaks as they do, and goes to those people and speaks as they do."
[بخاری، کتاب الادب، باب ماقیل فی ذی الوجھین۔۔ مسلم، کتاب البروالصلۃ، باب ذم ذی الوجہین و تحریم فعلہ]
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