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Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 156

The Women · Medinan · Juz 6 · Page 103

وَبِكُفْرِهِمْ وَقَوْلِهِمْ عَلَىٰ مَرْيَمَ بُهْتَـٰنًا عَظِيمًا ﴿156﴾
And because of their (Jews) disbelief and uttering against Maryam (Mary السلام عليهما) a grave false charge (that she has committed illegal sexual intercourse);
وَبِكُفْرِهِمْ wabikuf'rihim And for their disbelief
وَقَوْلِهِمْ waqawlihim and their saying
عَلَىٰ ʿalā against
مَرْيَمَ maryama Maryam
بُهْتَـٰنًا buh'tānan a slander
عَظِيمًۭا ʿaẓīman great

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.

The meaning of {وَ بِكُفْرِهِمْ وَ قَوْلِهِمْ عَلٰى مَرْيَمَ ……:} is that despite witnessing the miracles of ‘Isa (peace be upon him), they committed blatant disbelief by denying his prophethood, and then further slandered by attributing fornication to Maryam (peace be upon her).

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.

156. 1. By this is meant the accusation of immorality against Maryam ؑ with Yusuf Najjar. Even today, some so-called researchers are bent on presenting this great slander as an 'established fact' and claim that Yusuf Najjar (God forbid) was the father of Isa ؑ, thus denying the miraculous birth of Isa ؑ without a father.

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).