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Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 88

The Women · Medinan · Juz 5 · Page 92

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۞ فَمَا لَكُمْ فِى ٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ فِئَتَيْنِ وَٱللَّهُ أَرْكَسَهُم بِمَا كَسَبُوٓا۟ ۚ أَتُرِيدُونَ أَن تَهْدُوا۟ مَنْ أَضَلَّ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُۥ سَبِيلًا ﴿88﴾

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

Then what is the matter with you that you are divided into two parties about the hypocrites? Allâh has cast them back (to disbelief) because of what they have earned. Do you want to guide him whom Allâh has made to go astray? And he whom Allâh has made to go astray, you will never find for him any way (of guidance).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

۞ فَمَا famā So what
لَكُمْ lakum (is the matter) with you
فِى fī concerning
ٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ l-munāfiqīna the hypocrites (that)
فِئَتَيْنِ fi-atayni (you have become) two parties
وَٱللَّهُ wal-lahu While Allah
أَرْكَسَهُم arkasahum cast them back
بِمَا bimā for what
كَسَبُوٓا۟ ۚ kasabū they earned
أَتُرِيدُونَ aturīdūna Do you wish
أَن an that
تَهْدُوا۟ tahdū you guide
مَنْ man whom
أَضَلَّ aḍalla is let astray
ٱللَّهُ ۖ l-lahu (by) Allah
وَمَن waman And whoever
يُضْلِلِ yuḍ'lili is let astray
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu (by) Allah
فَلَن falan then never
تَجِدَ tajida will you 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 88) That is, why have you become two groups regarding these hypocrites? You should be united in your opinion about them. It is narrated from Zaid bin Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) set out for the Battle of Uhud, some people left him and returned from the way. Regarding them, the Muslims became two groups: one group said, "You should kill them," and the other group was against this. Then this verse was revealed: «{ فَمَا لَكُمْ فِي الْمُنٰفِقِيْنَ فِئَتَيْنِ }» And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "It (Madinah) is Tayyibah; it removes filth just as fire removes the dross from silver." [ بخاری، التفسیر، باب : { فما لکم فی المنافقین… } : ۴۵۸۹ ] Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) said, this hadith is the most authentic among the reasons for the revelation of this verse.

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.

88. 1 This interrogative is for denial, meaning there should not have been any disagreement among you regarding these hypocrites. By these hypocrites are meant those who, during the Battle of Uhud, turned back after going a little distance from Madinah, and our advice was not accepted (Sahih Bukhari Surah, Nisa, Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Munafiqin), as has already been detailed earlier. At that time, the Muslims were divided into two groups regarding these hypocrites: one group said that we should fight these hypocrites (as well), while the other group considered it against expediency. 88. 2 By كَسَبُوا (deeds) is meant opposition to the Messenger ﷺ and turning away from jihad. ارْكَسَهُمْ means turned them upside down, that is, He made them fall back into the same disbelief and misguidance from which they had come out, or destroyed them because of it. 88. 3 Whomever Allah leads astray, meaning due to their persistent disbelief and stubbornness, He seals their hearts, no one can guide them.

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.

(You believers!) What is the matter with you that you have become two groups concerning the hypocrites [121], while Allah has overturned them because of what they earned [122]? Do you wish to guide those whom Allah has let go astray? And whomever Allah lets go astray, you will never find a way for him.

[121]
Two Groups Regarding the Hypocrites:

The reason for the revelation of this verse becomes clear from the following hadith: Zayd bin Thabit ؓ says that when the Prophet ﷺ set out towards Uhud, some people (hypocrites) left him and returned to Madinah. Regarding those who returned, the Companions were divided into two groups. One said that we will fight them (as well), and the other said that we will not fight them. At that time, this verse was revealed.
[بخاری، کتاب التفسیر، نیز کتاب المغازی، باب غزوہ احد۔۔ مسلم، کتاب صفۃ المنافقین]
[122] That is, these hypocrites, by returning, have provided proof of their hypocrisy. Now, if you wish that we should not fight them, perhaps they may come to the right path, then this matter is not in your control. This verse makes it clear that such hypocrites are deserving of death because, in reality, their intention is to make you like themselves.
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