سُوْرَةُ الْقَلَمِ

Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 9

The Pen · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 564

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وَدُّوا۟ لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ ﴿9﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

They wish that you should compromise (in religion out of courtesy) with them: so they (too) would compromise with you.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَدُّوا۟ waddū They wish
لَوْ law that
تُدْهِنُ tud'hinu you should compromise
فَيُدْهِنُونَ fayud'hinūna so they would compromise

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.

(Ayah 9){ وَدُّوْا لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُوْنَ : ’’ تُدْهِنُ ‘‘ ’’دُهْنٌ‘‘} is derived from (oil). Just as leather, etc., is softened by applying oil, in the same way, to soften a matter. That is, their desire is that you reduce your activities in the propagation of Islam, so they will also reduce persecuting you; if you make some amendments in your religion and make some allowance for their polytheism and other misguidances, then they will also make peace with you. You may do whatever you wish, but if you stop insisting on the implementation of Allah’s command in every aspect of people’s lives, such as their beliefs, economy, society, and government, etc., then they will tolerate your prayers and fasting, just as secular people always say even today that religion is a personal matter and should have no role in government. Remember! What Allah Almighty has forbidden is softening the matter, not softening the tone. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is being informed that being of great character does not mean that you should soften your stance and beliefs to appease the disbelievers. As for gentleness in manner and tone, that is also a requirement of your great character and Allah’s command as well. In other words, you are being forbidden from compromise (mudahanat), not from courteous conduct (mudarat).

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.

9. 1 They want you to adopt a lenient attitude regarding their deities, so they too will adopt a lenient attitude regarding you. The followers of falsehood will become lax in abandoning their false worship. Therefore, flattery in the matter of truth is extremely harmful to wisdom, preaching, and the prophetic mission.

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.

They wish that you would compromise, so they would [7] compromise as well.

[7]
The Disbelievers’ Attempt at Compromise Between Truth and Falsehood:

The demand of the disbelievers was that you ﷺ should stop speaking ill of our idols. You ﷺ, God forbid, did not abuse their idols, but only said that these idols can neither harm nor benefit anyone. They have no power or authority over anything. However, since for generations these disbelievers had held the belief that their deities could both harm and benefit them, they considered your ﷺ teaching an insult to themselves, to their forefathers, and to their idols. Their only demand was that you ﷺ should not say anything about their deities, nor utter any disrespectful or insulting words about them. In return, they would not say anything of the sort about your deity. In response, Allah Almighty said that there can never be a compromise between truth and falsehood. Even if, hypothetically, you were to accept any of their demands, such a compromise or reconciliation would be of no benefit, because these are liars. They do not stand by any of their words. Their real purpose is only to deny the verses of Allah Almighty.
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