Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 114
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 {يَعْلَمُوْنَ اَنَّهٗ مُنَزَّلٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّكَ بِالْحَقِّ: } Because their prophets also used to give them glad tidings of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and in their books, your signs are also present.
➌ { فَلَا تَكُوْنَنَّ مِنَ الْمُمْتَرِيْنَ: } That is, regarding this, the People of the Book have certainty in their hearts about the truth of the Qur'an. The address is to you (peace be upon him), but what is meant is all Muslims. (Razi)
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.
[118]
Arbitration by the People of the Book?
This is the address of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to the polytheists of Makkah, who had said that both the Jews and the Christians are People of the Book and are scholars as well, so you should accept one of them as an arbitrator among us, who will decide between us as to who is upon the truth, or who may find a way of reconciliation or compromise. The answer to their suggestion is that my judge is only Allah, Who has revealed such a Book in which all those matters of guidance have come that are in the Torah and the Gospel. In addition, it also tells what treatment these people have given to their books, which verses they have altered in wording and meaning, and which verses they are concealing. So should I, leaving Allah aside, accept such wrongdoers as my judge? This can never happen.
[119] "Those" may refer to the People of the Book as well; in that case, it would mean that you should have no doubt that the People of the Book understand well that this Book, the Quran, is revealed from Allah and is based on realities, even if they do not admit it verbally. And "those" may also refer to the Muslims, about whom there is no room for any doubt at all, that the group of the noble Companions ؓ considers the Quran to be the source of guidance, sent down from Allah, and a Book that points out the truth exactly.
