Surah Al-Munaafiqoon (63) — Ayah 10
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 { مِنْ قَبْلِ اَنْ يَّاْتِيَ اَحَدَكُمُ الْمَوْتُ فَيَقُوْلَ … :} That is, at the time of death, making this supplication and wish is useless; it is the work of a wise person to take advantage of the respite and prepare provisions for the Hereafter before death. See Surah Ibrahim (44) and Surah Al-Mu’minun (99, 100).
➌ {فَاَصَّدَّقَ وَ اَكُنْ مِّنَ الصّٰلِحِيْنَ:’’ فَاَصَّدَّقَ ‘‘} In the original, it is {’’فَأَتَصَدَّقُ‘‘}; it is in the accusative case because it is in response to {’’ لَوْ لَاۤ ‘‘}, which is for exhortation and contains the meaning of request and condition, and it is preceded by "fa" after which {’’أَنْ‘‘} (nasiba) is implied, and {’’ اَكُنْ ‘‘} is in the jussive case because it is conjoined to the position of the answer to the condition, and "fa" does not come before it. Thus, the original statement is as follows: {’’رَبِّ أَخِّرْنِيْ إِلٰی أَجَلٍ قَرِيْبٍ فَإِنْ أَخَّرْتَنِيْ أَتَصَدَّقْ وَ أَكُنْ مِّنَ الصَّالِحِيْنَ۔‘‘}
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.
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The Best Charity is That Which is Given Despite One’s Own Needs:
Miserliness or greed and faith are two opposing things. They cannot coexist in one heart. Miserliness is actually a sign of hypocrisy, not of faith. A miserly person spends his whole life accumulating wealth. At no time does the love of wealth leave his heart; rather, it increases even more in old age. Then, when death stands before him and he becomes certain that now he will have to leave all this wealth and property behind and depart empty-handed, only then does he feel the urge to give charity so that he can derive as much benefit as possible from his wealth. Even at that time, his real intention is not to fulfill the need of a needy person. Rather, in accordance with the saying “even a loincloth from a fleeing thief,” he wants to gain reward by giving charity from the wealth he is being forcibly separated from. Whereas, at that time, giving charity is of no benefit. Thus, once a man asked the Prophet ﷺ: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! Which charity is the greatest in terms of reward?” He ﷺ replied: “That which you give while you are healthy, desirous (of wealth), fearing poverty, and hoping for riches. So do not delay in giving charity, lest your soul reaches your throat and you begin to say, ‘Give this much to so-and-so and that much to so-and-so,’ whereas by then, that wealth no longer belongs to you but to your heirs.” [مسلم۔ كتاب الزكوٰة۔ باب ان افضل الصدقة۔۔]
Incidentally, from this verse it is also understood that among righteous deeds, charity holds special importance.
