Surah Az-Zukhruf (43) — Ayah 63
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 { قَالَ قَدْ جِئْتُكُمْ بِالْحِكْمَةِ: ’’اَلْحِكْمَةُ‘‘} means a firm and solid statement, a wise statement that is exactly in accordance with sound intellect.
➌ { وَ لِاُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ بَعْضَ الَّذِيْ تَخْتَلِفُوْنَ فِيْهِ …:} That is, when ‘Isa (peace be upon him) came to the Children of Israel with clear signs, he told them that he had come to them with the Shari‘ah of Allah, which is very firm and strong and is entirely based on wisdom, so that I may teach you and so that in some matters in which differences had arisen among them, he may clarify the truth with a firm and solid statement. “Some” is mentioned because the task of a prophet is to guide in religious rulings, while worldly matters such as trade, agriculture, and industry, etc., are left to people’s experience and intellect, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ أَنْتُمْ أَعْلَمُ بِأَمْرِ دُنْيَاكُمْ ] [ مسلم، الفضائل، باب وجوب امتثال ما قالہ شرعا… : ۲۳۶۳ ] “You know best about your worldly matters.” Or “some” is mentioned because the decision of some matters was left for the coming of the last Prophet.
It should be clear that among the Children of Israel, many kinds of differences had arisen regarding the oneness of Allah, the Hereafter, and the permissibility and prohibition of various things. For example, some of them remained steadfast on the truth, while others began to call ‘Uzair (peace be upon him) the son of Allah. Regarding the Hereafter, they had invented such beliefs that the matter of accountability before Allah was eliminated altogether. For example, their saying: «نَحْنُ اَبْنٰٓؤُا اللّٰهِ وَ اَحِبَّآؤُهٗ » [ المائدۃ : ۱۸ ] “We are the sons of Allah and His beloved ones.” That is, we, the Children of Israel, are the sons of Allah and His favorites (just as among Muslims, some Sayyid lords make people believe about themselves), and that Paradise is our right; even if we go to Hell, it will only be for a few days. Some things were made unlawful for them due to their rebellion and disobedience, and some were made unlawful by their rabbis and monks. ‘Isa (peace be upon him) said that he had come to clarify the truth in these differences, so fear Allah and obey me.
Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
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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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The Causes of Sectarianism and Differences Among the Children of Israel and the Purpose of the Mission of Sayyiduna Isa:
By "wisdom" is meant insight into the Shari'ah rulings and knowledge of their benefits, as well as the method of adhering to the Shari'ah rulings and the way to implement them practically in society.
[63] That is, one purpose of my mission is to explain to you all the wise matters regarding the Shari'ah rulings, and the second purpose is to clarify for you the reality of those matters in which you are differing. It should be noted that the Jews or the Children of Israel had split into many sects. Some of their differences were related to the Day of Resurrection; that is, they had invented such beliefs about the Resurrection that they nullified the very purpose of accountability before Allah. For example, that they are the sons and beloved ones of Allah, or that since they are the descendants of the Prophets, Paradise is their exclusive right. Also, that the Fire of Hell cannot touch them except for a few days. Some of their differences were related to what is lawful and unlawful. They themselves declared certain things unlawful for themselves which Allah had not made unlawful. Then, as a punishment, Allah actually made those things unlawful for them. As Isa (peace be upon him) said to them: ﴿وَلِاُحِلَّ لَكُمْ بَعْضَ الَّذِيْ حُرِّمَ عَلَيْكُمْ﴾ [50:3] "And I have come so that I may make lawful for you some of those things which (because of your rebellion) were made unlawful for you, by Allah's command." Therefore, fear Allah and abandon such differences. Some differences also arose because their book, the Torah, was not preserved in its original language, wording, and expressions. The sayings and writings of elders became so mixed up in it that they themselves could not discern which words and expressions were revealed and which were later additions.
