Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 109
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 {قَالُوْا لَا عِلْمَ لَنَا …:} They will say that we have no knowledge. Here, the question arises that the prophets did have some knowledge of their nations' responses to their own messengers, because their lives were spent among them, so how can they say that we have no knowledge? The answer to this question is present in «اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوْبِ », that is, we are only aware of their outward responses, which they gave during our lifetimes, and the prophets will testify only regarding that. (See Nisa: 41; Baqarah: 143) As for whether they truly accepted our invitation in their hearts or not, and to what extent our nations remained steadfast on this invitation after us, no one knows this except You, because You alone are fully aware of hidden matters, so there is, by the grace of Allah, no contradiction in the verses. (Kabir) Shah Abdul Qadir (may Allah have mercy on him) says that this was recited to those who are proud of the intercession of the prophets, so that they may know that before Allah Almighty, no one testifies about anyone's heart, and no one intercedes for anyone. (Muwaddih)
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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Questioning the Prophets on the Day of Judgment:
Now, it is evident that the messengers did have some knowledge, to some extent, of the responses their communities gave them. However, on the Day of Reckoning, there will come a time when the terror will be so intense that, except for Muhammad ﷺ, the Messenger of Allah, all the prophets and messengers, along with everyone else, will be crying out for their own selves, and no one will be able to think of anything except their own salvation. For this reason, the messengers will give a very brief and concise answer at such a time, and this answer is also based on reality in the sense that, compared to Allah’s knowledge, the knowledge of others holds no real value. Furthermore, the second meaning of the word: ﴿مَاذَا اَجَبْتُمْ﴾ could also be that, regarding the invitation you gave to the people, what was its outcome and to what extent did people accept that invitation? The prophets will answer: O Allah! You alone know this matter best; how could we have knowledge of it?
