Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 17
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ { ”بِجَهَالَةٍ“ } That is, if ever, being overcome by ignorance and emotions, they do commit a sin, then { ”مِنْ قَرِيْبٍ“ } means they repent soon after. Here, there is a question: if Allah Almighty only accepts the repentance of those who sin out of ignorance, does this mean that if someone does not sin out of ignorance but knowingly and deliberately commits a sin, then his repentance will not be accepted at all? The answer is that here the condition of { ”بِجَهَالَةٍ“ } is not for exclusion, but for stating the reality. Here, ignorance does not mean unawareness or lack of knowledge, but foolishness and recklessness, because every sin is committed due to ignorance and foolishness. The one who commits a sin does so only by being heedless of its consequences; if he were to keep its outcome fully in view, he would never dare to commit the sin. The meaning of {”مِنْ قَرِيْبٍ“} is that they repent before witnessing the signs of death. With these two conditions, Allah Almighty accepts their repentance. (Qurtubi, Ibn Kathir)
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.
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.
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Whose Repentance is Accepted and Whose is Not:
Thus, in this verse, Allah Almighty has set two conditions for the acceptance of repentance. First, that the sin was committed out of ignorance, unawareness, or unintentionally. Second, that the wrongdoer soon realizes his mistake and repents before Allah. If, on the contrary, the sin is committed knowingly and boldly against Allah’s commands, or the sin was committed unintentionally but one deliberately delays repentance, then in such cases there is no possibility of repentance being accepted.
