Surah Al-Mujaadila (58) — Ayah 12
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 { ذٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ وَ اَطْهَرُ:} That is, the purpose of this command is not only to relieve the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) from hardship, but also to train you: whenever you desire to speak privately with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and each time you give charity before doing so, it will benefit the poor, you will develop the habit of spending, the baseness of miserliness will be removed, there will be blessing in wealth, protection from calamities, hardships, and Hell, and your wealth and hearts will attain purity.
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.
12. 2 It is better because the charity will benefit your other poor Muslim brothers, and it is purer because it is a righteous deed and obedience to Allah, through which human souls are purified. From this, it is also understood that this matter was recommended, not obligatory.
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 Temporary Requirement of Giving Charity Before Private Consultation with You and Its Benefits:
Some hypocrites had the habit of starting private conversations with you merely to highlight their own personalities and to boast, wasting so much of your time in useless talk that others were deprived of the opportunity to benefit from you ﷺ. Or, at times when you desired privacy, you would not get such an opportunity. Then, seeing the hypocrites, some Muslims also began to do the same, and you would be ready to listen to everyone and, due to kindness and good manners, would not refuse anyone. This resulted in various kinds of harm. Therefore, Allah Himself placed a restriction on such freedom and said that whoever wishes to have a private conversation with you must first give some charity. Only then would he be permitted to have a private conversation, and there were many benefits in this command. For example: serving the needy, purification of the soul of the one giving charity, preventing anyone from harboring ill thoughts, distinguishing between the sincere and the hypocrite, and reducing the number of those seeking private conversation, etc. The only exception in this command was that if someone was truly extremely poor and genuinely needed to have a private conversation, he could do so without giving charity. Due to their inherent miserliness, the hypocrites abandoned this habit, and the Muslims also understood that excessive private conversation is not liked by Allah and what harms it can cause.
