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Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 98

The Table · Medinan · Juz 7 · Page 124

ٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْعِقَابِ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ ﴿98﴾
Know that Allâh is Severe in punishment and that Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
ٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ iʿ'lamū Know
أَنَّ anna that
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
شَدِيدُ shadīdu (is) severe
ٱلْعِقَابِ l-ʿiqābi (in) punishment
وَأَنَّ wa-anna and that
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
غَفُورٌۭ ghafūrun (is) Oft-Forgiving
رَّحِيمٌۭ raḥīmun Most Merciful

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 98) {اِعْلَمُوْۤا اَنَّ اللّٰهَ شَدِيْدُ الْعِقَابِ …:} Therefore, you should seek refuge from His punishment on one hand, and on the other hand, remain hopeful for His mercy. The essence of faith is that a servant remains in a state of both fear and hope. It is said: «وَ ادْعُوْهُ خَوْفًا وَّ طَمَعًا» [ الأعراف : ۵۶ ] "And call upon Him in fear and hope." Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If a believer were to know of the punishment (torment) prepared by Allah, no one would desire Paradise, and if a disbeliever were to know of the vastness of Allah's mercy, no one would despair of His Paradise." [مسلم، التوبۃ، باب فی سعۃ رحمۃ اللہ …: ۲۷۵۵ ]

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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).