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Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 39

The Table · Medinan · Juz 6 · Page 114

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فَمَن تَابَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ ظُلْمِهِۦ وَأَصْلَحَ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَتُوبُ عَلَيْهِ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ ﴿39﴾

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

But whosoever repents after his crime and does righteous good deeds (by obeying Allâh), then verily, Allâh will pardon him (accept his repentance). Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَمَن faman But whoever
تَابَ tāba repented
مِنۢ min from
بَعْدِ baʿdi after
ظُلْمِهِۦ ẓul'mihi his wrongdoing
وَأَصْلَحَ wa-aṣlaḥa and reforms
فَإِنَّ fa-inna then indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
يَتُوبُ yatūbu will turn in forgiveness
عَلَيْهِ ۗ ʿalayhi to him
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
غَفُورٌۭ ghafūrun (is) Oft-Forgiving
رَّحِيمٌ raḥīmun Most Merciful

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 39) {فَمَنْ تَابَ مِنْۢ بَعْدِ ظُلْمِهٖ وَ اَصْلَحَ ……:} Here, "oppression" refers to theft, meaning that whoever repents after committing theft and reforms himself, Allah Almighty will forgive his sin. But this does not mean that by repenting, the legal punishment for theft is waived. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said regarding a thief: "Take him away, cut off his hand, then cauterize him, then bring him to me." In short! His hand was cut off, then he was brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and He said to him: "Repent to Allah." He said: "I repent to Allah." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "May Allah accept your repentance." [ مستدرک حاکم : 381/4، ح : ۸۱۵۰ و صححہ و قال صاحب نیل الأوطار سندہ صحیح ] It is absolutely authentic that legal punishments are not only to prevent sin but are also expiation for that sin; through them, the sin is forgiven, but repentance is also necessary so that he does not commit this act again in the future. However, if a person commits theft and no one finds out, or the owner of the stolen property does not take him to court, then for him, repentance and seeking forgiveness are sufficient.

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.

39. 1. By this repentance is meant the repentance accepted by Allah. It does not mean that repentance will absolve the punishment for theft or any other crime liable to hadd; hudud are not forgiven by repentance.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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