Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 32
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
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➋ { وَ مَنْ اَحْيَاهَا فَكَاَنَّمَاۤ......:} That is, if a person saves someone from dying, then his reward is as if he saved all people.
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.
32. 2. In this, there is a warning and reproach to the Jews that prophets kept coming to them with clear proofs, but their attitude always remained one of transgression. In this, it is as if the Prophet is being consoled that the plots they make to kill and harm you are nothing new; their entire history is filled with deceit and corruption. In any case, you should trust in Allah, who is Khayrul-Makireen, the best of planners.
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 Cases in Which Killing is Permissible:
The Shariah has declared killing permissible in only three cases: (1) Killing in retaliation for murder, i.e., qisas; (2) If a married man or woman commits adultery, then in the case of establishing the hadd, they are to be stoned to death; and (3) Killing for the crime of apostasy. Any killing outside of these three cases will be considered unlawful killing and will fall under the category of spreading corruption in the land. Regarding such killing, it was written that whoever kills a person unjustly, it is as if he has killed all mankind. Because such a person is an enemy of all humanity and public peace, and when others see him committing this crime, they too become emboldened to do so. Therefore, the punishment for this crime has been expressed in these words, and since the Children of Israel used to commit this crime, they were especially warned with these words. Conversely, if someone saves a person from an unjust death, it is an equally great virtue, because such a person becomes a well-wisher of humanity and a helper in public peace. Now, in this context, consider the following ahadith:
(1)
The Share of the Sin of Unlawful Killing on Adam’s First Son:
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mas'ud ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever is killed unjustly, the sin of his blood is also placed upon Adam’s first son, because he was the first person to initiate killing."
[بخاری۔ کتاب بدء الخلق باب اذ قال ربک للملئِکۃ۔ نیز کتاب الاعتصام بالکتاب والسنۃ۔ باب من دعا الی ضلالۃ مسلم۔ کتاب القسامۃ باب اثم من سنّ القتل]
(2) Sayyiduna Anas ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or oppressed." The Companions said, "Helping the oppressed is fine, but how do we help the oppressor?" He ﷺ said, "By restraining his hand from oppression."
[بخاری۔ کتاب المظالم۔ باب اعن اخاک ظالما او مظلوما مسلم۔ کتاب الفتن۔ باب اذا توجہ المسلمان بسیفھما]
(3) Sayyiduna Jarir ؓ narrates that on the occasion of the Farewell Hajj, the Prophet ﷺ said to me, "Make the people quiet." (I made them quiet.) Then the Prophet ﷺ said, "O people! Do not become disbelievers after me by striking each other's necks."
[بخاری کتاب العلم۔ باب الانصات للعلماء]
From the third hadith, it is also understood that the killer of a Muslim does not remain a Muslim, but becomes a disbeliever.
[65] By "clear signs" (bayyinat), miracles of the Prophets can also be meant, through which the Prophets’ prophethood was to be confirmed, i.e., even after the confirmation of the Prophets, the Children of Israel continued to deny them. They also harbored enmity against them, placed obstacles in their way, and even killed them unjustly. "Clear signs" can also mean clear commandments, i.e., even after being given precise commandments, most of them continued to commit corruption in the land.
