Surah Al-Hadid (57) — Ayah 29
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 { وَ اَنَّ الْفَضْلَ بِيَدِ اللّٰهِ …:} From the context, it is apparent that before this, {’’وَلِيَعْلَمُوْا‘‘} (and so that they may know) is omitted, meaning: and so that they may know that bounty is not in the hands of the People of the Book or anyone else, but in the hand of Allah; He gives it to whom He wills. Thus, by His will, He has chosen those who believe in this last Prophet with sincerity for His special bounty, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.
➌ Ibn Jarir and many other commentators have said that the meaning of {’’ لِئَلَّا يَعْلَمَ اَهْلُ الْكِتٰبِ ‘‘} is {’’ لِيَعْلَمَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ‘‘}. In this case, the meaning is that Allah has given you glad tidings of two portions from His mercy and a great light so that the People of the Book (who do not believe that anyone besides themselves can receive Allah’s bounty) may know that they have no power over anything from Allah’s bounty, and that all bounty is in the hand of Allah; He gives it to whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.
On this interpretation, the objection is raised that {’’لَا‘‘} is considered superfluous, whereas how can any word in Allah’s speech be superfluous? The answer is that here, the superfluity of {’’لَا‘‘} does not mean it is useless, but that it is brought for emphasis of the negation present in the later {’’ اَلَّا يَقْدِرُوْنَ ‘‘}, just as it is said in one place: « مَا مَنَعَكَ اَنْ تَسْجُدَ» [ صٓ : ۷۵ ] “What prevented you that you prostrate?” and in another place: « مَا مَنَعَكَ اَلَّا تَسْجُدَ» [ الأعراف : ۱۲ ] “What prevented you that you do not prostrate?” Here, in {’’ اَلَّا تَسْجُدَ ‘‘}, {’’لاَ‘‘} is for emphasis of the negation that is present in the context of {’’ مَنَعَكَ ‘‘}. This interpretation of {’’ لِئَلَّا يَعْلَمَ اَهْلُ الْكِتٰبِ ‘‘} is also correct and very excellent.
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.
[53] The word ﴿لِئَلاَّ﴾ here gives the meaning of "so that not" (laki la). That is, the believing People of the Book should not think that the double reward is exclusively reserved for them. Allah is the Possessor of great bounty; if He wills, He can also give double reward to other Muslims, and He is the Owner of authority—He is not bound by anyone else's wishes in distributing His bounty.
