سُوْرَةُ الْمُجَادَلَةِ

Surah Al-Mujaadila (58) — Ayah 20

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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُحَآدُّونَ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥٓ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ فِى ٱلْأَذَلِّينَ ﴿20﴾
Those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) they will be among the lowest (most humiliated).
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
يُحَآدُّونَ yuḥāddūna oppose
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
وَرَسُولَهُۥٓ warasūlahu and His Messenger
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ulāika those
فِى (will be) among
ٱلْأَذَلِّينَ l-adhalīna the most humiliated

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 20){ اِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ يُحَآدُّوْنَ اللّٰهَ وَ رَسُوْلَهٗۤ … :} This is the explanation of the loss of the party of Satan mentioned in the previous verse, and that is: those who oppose Allah and His Messenger are among the most humiliated in this world and the Hereafter. See also verse (6,5) of this surah and the commentary of Surah At-Tawbah verse (23).

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.

20. 1. Muhadadah refers to such intense opposition, enmity, and dispute that it becomes extremely difficult for the two parties to come together, as if both are on opposite edges, each opposing the other. From this, it is also used in the sense of prohibition, and for this reason, a gatekeeper or guard is also called haddad. Fath al-Qadeer.

20. 2. That is, just as those who opposed Allah and His Messenger ﷺ among the previous nations were humiliated and destroyed, their count will also be among the people of disgrace, and for them too, there will be nothing but humiliation and disgrace in this world and the Hereafter.

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).