Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 22
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 By { ”جَبَّارِيْنَ“ }, it means people of large stature and heavily armed warriors, but the way some commentaries have depicted these people is all based on such Israelite traditions that even a person of ordinary intellect cannot accept, especially the tale of ‘Uj bin ‘Unuq, about whom Hafiz Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) writes that these are all fabricated stories. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Adam (peace be upon him) was sixty cubits tall, and since then people have been decreasing in height.” [بخاری، أحادیث الأنبیاء، باب خلق آدم و ذریتہ : ۳۳۲۶۔ مسلم : ۲۸۴۱ ] So how could ‘Uj bin ‘Unuq’s height be three thousand three hundred and thirty-three (3,333) cubits!? (Ibn Kathir)
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.
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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The Report of the Delegation and Refusal of Jihad:
But these people disobeyed the command of Musa ؑ, and when they returned after visiting the region of Palestine, instead of giving their report secretly to Sayyiduna Musa ؑ, they began to tell everyone about the conditions there. And their report was that the region of Palestine is indeed very fertile and lush. There flow streams of water and milk, the people's economic condition is good, but the people there are very powerful, strong, and tall. Compared to them, we seemed like locusts, and they too considered us as locusts. Therefore, to gain victory over these people is beyond our capacity, and they began to say to Musa ؑ that with the presence of such powerful people, our entering there and then fighting to achieve victory is among the impossibilities, and if Allah has written this region in our destiny, then He should make such an arrangement that they leave from there, only then can we enter it.
