Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 14
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 {فَاَغْرَيْنَا بَيْنَهُمُ الْعَدَاوَةَ وَ الْبَغْضَآءَ :} means that from that time until the Day of Resurrection, We have kindled enmity and hatred among them. Thus, even now, there is religious hostility among them, and there are also many sects among the Christians themselves who are enemies of each other and thirsty for each other's blood. As for their unity against the Muslims, that is due to the Muslims abandoning jihad and the disbelievers taking their respective shares from the lands of the Muslims; otherwise, despite appearing united outwardly, their internal fighting is a definite reality, from which Muslims can benefit by studying it. Allah Almighty said: «تَحْسَبُهُمْ جَمِيْعًا وَّ قُلُوْبُهُمْ شَتّٰى» [ الحشر : ۱۴ ] "You think they are united, but their hearts are divided."
But unfortunately, now such discord and enmity have arisen among the Muslims that only the name "Muslim" unites them, while the disbelievers are taking advantage of their division and ruling over them.
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.
14. 2 This is the punishment for deviating from the divine covenant and for inaction, which Allah Almighty has imposed upon them until the Day of Resurrection. Thus, there are many sects among the Christians who harbor intense hatred and enmity towards each other, declare each other disbelievers, and do not worship in each other's places of worship. It appears that this punishment has also been imposed upon the Muslim Ummah. This Ummah has also been divided into many sects, between whom there are severe differences and walls of hatred and enmity. May Allah Almighty have mercy.
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.
[40] A similar firm covenant was taken from the Christians as well, but they did the same as the Jews had done. They too abandoned seeking guidance from the Book of Allah and became engrossed in philosophical and monastic hair-splitting, the result of which was that they split into many sects and began declaring each other disbelievers, and the seeds of mutual hatred and enmity began to grow permanently among them. Then the matter did not end there; rather, permanent enmity and hostility also arose between the Christians and the Jews. And wherever the Christians established rule, they inflicted severe oppression upon the Jews, and this enmity of theirs will continue until the Day of Judgment. This is because their books have been altered, and there no longer remains any divinely revealed, mutually agreed-upon thing among them on the basis of which their unity could ever be established.
