Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 64
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 { وَ لَوْ اَنَّهُمْ اِذْ ظَّلَمُوْۤا......:} Coming to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) after wronging oneself and having him seek forgiveness was specific to his lifetime. After his passing, it is not established from any companion that he came to the Prophet’s blessed grave and requested him to make supplication. Hafiz Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) has mentioned here an account of a Bedouin who came to the grave of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), recited this verse, read some poetry, and said, “I seek forgiveness from Allah and make you an intercessor.” Upon this, a person sitting by the blessed grave said, “In a dream, the Prophet (peace be upon him) told me: ‘This Bedouin has been forgiven.’” But this is just an account that has been mentioned in relation to the verse; it is neither the interpretation of the verse nor a hadith. In “As-Sarim Al-Munki (p. 238),” it is written that the chain of this account is extremely weak, and apart from the Prophet’s dream, no one’s dream is a proof in religion. The verse proves that during the blessed life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), one could have him supplicate for forgiveness, but after his passing, according to this verse, going to the grave and requesting intercession and supplication in any way is not correct.
➌ { جَآءُوْكَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا اللّٰهَ وَ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ الرَّسُوْلُ:} In order to obtain Allah’s forgiveness, repentance and seeking forgiveness before Allah is necessary and sufficient. However, what is said here, that “O Prophet! If they had come to you and sought forgiveness from Allah, and you had also sought forgiveness for them,” is because, since they had turned to others for judgment and acted in a manner inappropriate to your status, to make amends for this, they were instructed to come to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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.
