Surah Al-Jaathiya (45) — 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 { فَمَا اخْتَلَفُوْۤا اِلَّا مِنْۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ الْعِلْمُ … :} That is, the differences that arose among them were not due to ignorance or unfamiliarity, but after the correct path had become known to them through the prophets (peace be upon them), and its basis was sheer stubbornness and self-conceit. For details, see the exegesis of Surah Yunus (93) and Surah Ash-Shura (15). In this verse, there is a strong warning for our Ummah as well, that if they treat the knowledge from Allah—that is, the Qur’an and Sunnah—in the same way as the Jews and Christians did, then their end will also be like theirs.
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.
17. 2 That is, He will give a good reward to the people of truth and a bad reward to the people of falsehood.
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.
[22] Here, by "command" is meant the establishment of the religion; that all instructions had been given to them to establish and implement Allah's religion in the world, and these instructions were absolutely clear.
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The Real Causes of Sectarianism: Carnal Desires
That is, the reason for differences or sectarianism is not that there are no clear instructions from Allah Almighty to decide any dispute, and the matter becomes contentious. Rather, the causes of these differences and sectarianism are something else entirely. To fully understand these causes, just look at the current sects among Muslims. The Book and Sunnah are the same, and they are present with all the sects, and every sect tries to prove the specific beliefs and practices of its sect as correct by reasoning from the Book and Sunnah. Then, some interpret the Book of Allah incorrectly and make it conform to their own ideology. Some place the Book and Sunnah under the sayings of their imams and derive only those meanings from them which are in accordance with the sayings of their imam. Then, personal interests, such as the pursuit of wealth and status, are also included in this. Everyone is concerned with raising their own flag. Then, the mutual pulling and stubbornness among the sects further widens the gulf of differences among them. Some differences are religious in nature, and some are political. The result is that, despite the Book and Sunnah being one, the Muslim Ummah has been divided into dozens of sects. This was also the condition of the Children of Israel.
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No One Is Willing to Abandon Prejudice
These sects become so extreme in their specific ideologies and beliefs, and such prejudice develops among them, that it becomes impossible for them to end the differences. In this world, far from abandoning these differences, they are not even willing to listen to the idea that such-and-such belief or issue of theirs is wrong according to the Book and Sunnah. On the Day of Resurrection, Allah Almighty will make it absolutely clear to them that I had given this command in such a way, and you distorted the words of this command to suit your own interests, or the real reason for your difference was not the propagation of religion but something else. Then, at that time, they will not be able to utter a word in objection to Allah's decision.
