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Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 100

The Table · Medinan · Juz 7 · Page 124

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قُل لَّا يَسْتَوِى ٱلْخَبِيثُ وَٱلطَّيِّبُ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَكَ كَثْرَةُ ٱلْخَبِيثِ ۚ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ ﴿100﴾

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

Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Not equal are Al-Khabîth (all that is evil and bad as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons and foods) and At-Taiyyib (all that is good as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods), even though the abundance of Al-Khabîth may please you." So fear Allâh, O men of understanding in order that you may be successful.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قُل qul Say
لَّا lā Not
يَسْتَوِى yastawī (are) equal
ٱلْخَبِيثُ l-khabīthu the evil
وَٱلطَّيِّبُ wal-ṭayibu and the good
وَلَوْ walaw even if
أَعْجَبَكَ aʿjabaka impresses you
كَثْرَةُ kathratu abundance
ٱلْخَبِيثِ ۚ l-khabīthi (of) the evil
فَٱتَّقُوا۟ fa-ittaqū So fear
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى yāulī O men
ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ l-albābi (of) understanding
لَعَلَّكُمْ laʿallakum so that you may
تُفْلِحُونَ tuf'liḥūna (be) successful

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 100) {قُلْ لَّا يَسْتَوِي الْخَبِيْثُ وَ الطَّيِّبُ …:} That is, the forbidden and the lawful, or the disbeliever and the believer, cannot be equal. The abundance of unlawful sustenance and the luxury and comfort upon it, no matter how pleasing it may appear outwardly, it is incumbent upon a person to be content with lawful sustenance, even if it seems insignificant in appearance. Similarly, no matter how good a disbeliever may appear, he can never be equal to a believer. Because lawful sustenance and the believer are pure, and unlawful sustenance and the disbeliever are impure; their impurity has nullified their goodness.

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.

10. 1. By خَبِیْثُ (impure) is meant haram, or disbeliever, or sinner, or inferior. By طیب (pure) is meant halal, or believer, or obedient, and excellent thing, or all of these can be meant. The meaning is that whatever contains خبث (impurity), whether it is disbelief, sin and immorality, things or statements, despite their abundance, they cannot match those things which contain purity. These two can never be equal in any way. Therefore, due to impurity, the value and blessing of that thing end, whereas whatever contains purity, its benefit and blessing increase.

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.

100. Say, “The pure and the impure are not equal [148.1], even though the abundance of the impure may please you.” So fear Allah, O people of understanding, so that you may succeed.

[148۔1]
The Different Meanings of "Khabith" (Impure) and "Tayyib" (Pure):

This verse can have several meanings, for example:
(1) A single drop of perfume has more value and worth than a heap of filth, or a glass of clean, pure water has more value and worth than a drain of dirty water.
(2) If one hundred rupees are earned through unlawful means, then five rupees earned through lawful means have more value in the sight of Allah, even if those hundred rupees of unlawful earnings seem more appealing to you.
(3) In comparison to an army of wicked and disobedient people, a few obedient and pious individuals are more beloved to Allah, and those who possess intellect and understanding can never consider such contradictory things as equal. Therefore, fearing Allah, say only that which people of intellect and wisdom also consider correct. Only in this way is there hope for success.
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