سُوْرَةُ المَآئِدَةِ

Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 114

The Table · Medinan · Juz 7 · Page 127

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قَالَ عِيسَى ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ ٱللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَآ أَنزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَآئِدَةً مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ تَكُونُ لَنَا عِيدًا لِّأَوَّلِنَا وَءَاخِرِنَا وَءَايَةً مِّنكَ ۖ وَٱرْزُقْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ ﴿114﴾

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

‘Îsâ (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), said: "O Allâh, our Lord! Send us from the heaven a table spread (with food) that there may be for us - for the first and the last of us - a festival and a sign from You; and provide us sustenance, for You are the Best of sustainers."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla Said
عِيسَى ʿīsā Isa
ٱبْنُ ub'nu son
مَرْيَمَ maryama (of) Maryam
ٱللَّهُمَّ l-lahuma O Allah
رَبَّنَآ rabbanā our Lord
أَنزِلْ anzil send down
عَلَيْنَا ʿalaynā to us
مَآئِدَةًۭ māidatan a table spread
مِّنَ mina from
ٱلسَّمَآءِ l-samāi the heaven
تَكُونُ takūnu to be
لَنَا lanā for us
عِيدًۭا ʿīdan a festival
لِّأَوَّلِنَا li-awwalinā for first of us
وَءَاخِرِنَا waākhirinā and last of us
وَءَايَةًۭ waāyatan and a sign
مِّنكَ ۖ minka from You
وَٱرْزُقْنَا wa-ur'zuq'nā And provide us
وَأَنتَ wa-anta and You
خَيْرُ khayru (are) best
ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ l-rāziqīna (of) the providers

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 114)➊ {قَالَ عِيْسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّنَاۤ …:} This is a prayer made with utmost humility, in which {’’ اللّٰهُمَّ ‘‘} (O Allah!) is combined with {’’ رَبَّنَاۤ ‘‘} (O our Sustainer!). From this, it is evident that Isa (Jesus) عليه السلام was neither Allah, nor the son of Allah, nor one possessing Allah’s authority. His disciples also did not believe in any of these things; otherwise, why would they ask Isa عليه السلام to pray, and why would Isa عليه السلام himself pray with such humility? Rather, his disciples would have demanded the table-spread from him, and he would have fulfilled it himself.

➋ {تَكُوْنُ لَنَا عِيْدًا لِّاَوَّلِنَا وَ اٰخِرِنَا:} The scholars have deduced from this that the table-spread descended on a Sunday, because that is the festival of the Christians, and Saturday is the festival of the Jews, even though the festival day from Allah was Friday. But the Jews and Christians differed regarding the original day, and Allah granted the Muslims the ability to accept Friday without any objection, in accordance with the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). [ دیکھیے مسلم، الجمعۃ، باب ھدایۃ ھذہ الأمۃ… : ۸۵۶ ] The word ‘Eid’ is derived from {’’عَادَ يَعُوْدُ ‘‘}, meaning a happiness that returns again and again; it can be annual or weekly. Muslims have two annual Eids and one weekly Eid, which is Friday. Other than these, no Eid is established from the Qur’an and Sunnah, such as Eid Milad or Eid Ghadir, etc.; all these are self-invented and innovations.

➌ {وَ اٰيَةً مِّنْكَ:} That is, establish proof for Your oneness and the truth of Your Prophet’s messengership. (Kabir)

➍ {وَ اَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰزِقِيْنَ:} Because in reality, You alone are the Provider; there is not a single provider besides You. All eat only what You have given, or give it to others.

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.

114. 1. In Islamic laws, the meaning of Eid has never been that it is a national festival day in which, by violating all moral restrictions and the rules of Shariah, joy and happiness are expressed in an unruly manner, illuminations are made, and celebrations are held, as is commonly understood today and festivals are celebrated accordingly. Here too, when Prophet Isa (Jesus) ؑ expressed the desire to celebrate Eid on this day, his intention was that we should praise and glorify Allah and proclaim His greatness. Some people of innovation try to justify the celebration of Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday) from this Eid of the Table Spread, whereas firstly, this is an incident from the Shariah before ours, and if Islam wanted to maintain it, it would have been clarified; secondly, it was merely the Prophet’s expression of desire to declare it as Eid, and the Prophet is authorized to declare Shariah rulings only by Allah’s command; thirdly, the meaning and concept of Eid is as mentioned in the above lines, whereas none of these things are found in the celebration of Mawlid. Therefore, there is no doubt that Mawlid is an innovation. In Islam, there are only two Eids that have been prescribed: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. There is no third Eid besides these.

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.

114. Jesus prayed, "O Allah, our Lord! Send down to us a table spread (with food) from the heaven, to be a festival for us—for the first of us and the last of us—and a sign from You. And provide for us, for You are the best of providers [164]."

[164] But even after Sayyiduna Isa ؑ explained to the disciples, they did not desist from their demand. Finally, Isa ؑ presented their request before his Lord and prayed that sustenance be granted to these people from the unseen, which would become a memorable day of joy for all those before and after. And this would be such a miracle that everyone would witness it with their own eyes.
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