Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Verily, my Walî (Protector, Supporter, and Helper) is Allâh Who has revealed the Book (the Qur’ân), and He protects (supports and helps) the righteous.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
إِنَّinnaIndeed
وَلِـِّۧىَwaliyyiyamy protector
ٱللَّهُl-lahu(is) Allah
ٱلَّذِىalladhīthe One Who
نَزَّلَnazzalarevealed
ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ۖl-kitābathe Book
وَهُوَwahuwaAnd He
يَتَوَلَّىyatawallāprotects
ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَl-ṣāliḥīnathe righteous
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 196) {اِنَّوَلِيِّۧاللّٰهُالَّذِيْنَزَّلَالْكِتٰبَ …:} This is the response to the threats of the polytheists which they used to give to the Prophet (peace be upon him). They used to say that you should stop speaking ill of our deities, otherwise you will be seized by their wrath and destroyed. It is said: My Friend and Helper is Allah; I do not care about your threats. Also, this contains an invitation to monotheism: when these idols are deprived of power and knowledge, then those who possess intellect and understanding should worship Allah alone, Who has revealed the perfect Book for the guidance of mankind and Who is, in every way, the Friend and Helper of the righteous.
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.
The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.
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.
196. Surely, my Protector is Allah, who has revealed this Book, and He befriends [195] the righteous.
[195] When my Protector and Helper is Allah, Who has revealed this Quran, then what danger can there be for me from your deities? And in reality, this matter is not limited to me alone—Allah is the Protector of all His righteous servants. And is Allah’s protection any less, that He has revealed for us a blessed Book like the Quran, which guides us in every aspect of life?