Surah Al-Hadid (57) — 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 { قَالُوْا بَلٰى وَ لٰكِنَّكُمْ فَتَنْتُمْ اَنْفُسَكُمْ:} That is, even though you were Muslims, you neither became Muslims at heart nor fully sided with the Muslims, rather you kept yourselves entangled in the trial of hypocrisy.
➌ {وَ تَرَبَّصْتُمْ:} And you kept waiting to see when some calamity would befall the Muslims.
➍ { وَ ارْتَبْتُمْ:} This is the past tense form of {’’رَيْبٌ‘‘} from the verb pattern ifti‘al {’’ اِرْتَابَ يَرْتَابُ اِرْتِيَابًا‘‘}, meaning that instead of having faith and conviction in Allah and His Messenger, you remained in doubt and hesitation.
➎ { وَ غَرَّتْكُمُ الْاَمَانِيُّ: ’’ الْاَمَانِيُّ ‘‘ ’’ أُمْنِيَّةٌ ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ أُمْنِيَّةٌ ‘‘}, meaning these hopes deceived you that in just a few days the Muslims would be destroyed and the name and trace of Islam would be erased.
➏ {حَتّٰى جَآءَ اَمْرُ اللّٰهِ:} Until death came to you and the opportunity for repentance and sincerity in deeds slipped from your hands.
➐ { وَ غَرَّكُمْ بِاللّٰهِ الْغَرُوْرُ: ’’ الْغَرُوْرُ ‘‘} refers to Satan. See also Surah Fatir (6, 5).
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. You had concealed disbelief and hypocrisy in your hearts.
14-3. That perhaps the Muslims might fall into some misfortune.
14-4. In matters of religion, that is why you did not accept the Quran nor the proofs and miracles.
14-5. In which Satan kept you entangled.
14-6. That is, death came to you, or ultimately the Muslims prevailed and your hopes were dashed.
14-7. That is, because of Allah's forbearance and His law of respite, Satan kept deceiving you.
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.
[23] There will be a door in this wall. Now from here, the hypocrites will call out to the believers, saying that in the world, we used to be with you. And today, you people are leaving us here and going alone towards Paradise. You should not have been so disloyal to us.
[24] The believers will reply to this by saying that you are lying when you say that you were with us. In reality, the truth was that you were opportunists and self-seekers, always looking for the chance to side with whichever of the believers or disbelievers seemed to have the upper hand, so that you could gain worldly benefits.
[25] That is, your faith was neither firm in Allah nor in His Messenger, nor in the promises of Allah and His Messenger, nor in the Hereafter. When you saw that the circumstances were unfavorable for the Muslims and you looked at the large numbers, wealth, and war equipment of the disbelievers, your faith would become shaky. Your trust in the promises of Allah and His Messenger would vanish. Then you would even begin to wonder whether this matter of the Hereafter and the reward and punishment for deeds is certain or not. Therefore, it seemed better to you to adopt such a way that it would not be difficult for you to join either party. Thus, you only outwardly remained with us, but all your sympathies and interests remained with the disbelievers.
[26] By Allah’s command is meant either the complete dominance of Islam or death. That is, as long as you had the power, you did not change your attitude. You kept thinking that deceiving the Muslims and keeping them in the dark to gain your own interests was a great success. Whereas in reality, you yourselves had fallen prey to Satan, and until your death, he kept you deluded in this way, making you think that any day now the Muslims would be destroyed and Islam would be wiped out.
