Surah At-Tawba (9) — Ayah 109
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.
This is the example of two persons: one whose belief and actions are founded on piety towards Allah and His pleasure, and the other whose belief and actions are based solely on disbelief and hypocrisy. The former's building has a strong and firm foundation; it will never collapse, while the latter's building is on something that appears solid but is hollow underneath, as if it has no foundation at all. The result can only be that this building will collapse, taking him with it, and because it stands on disbelief and hypocrisy (whose end is the Fire), it will collapse with him into the Fire of Hell.
➋ { وَ اللّٰهُ لَا يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ:} That is, the consequence of injustice (zulm) is such that even if one wishes to do good deeds, he is unable to do so. (Muwaddih)
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.
[122] By "Jurf" is meant such a bank of a river or the like, whose underlying soil has been washed away by the river, and which at any moment can collapse into the river with a single blow of water. In this verse, the fear of Allah and His pleasure are likened to solid and firm ground, while hypocrisy is likened to a hollow pit or trench; that is, any deed founded on hypocrisy, even if it appears good outwardly, such as building a mosque, will ultimately hurl one into the depths of Hell.
