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Surah At-Tawba (9) — Ayah 126

The Repentance · Medinan · Juz 11 · Page 207

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أَوَلَا يَرَوْنَ أَنَّهُمْ يُفْتَنُونَ فِى كُلِّ عَامٍ مَّرَّةً أَوْ مَرَّتَيْنِ ثُمَّ لَا يَتُوبُونَ وَلَا هُمْ يَذَّكَّرُونَ ﴿126﴾

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

See they not that they are put in trial once or twice every year (with different kinds of calamities, disease, famine)? Yet, they turn not in repentance, nor do they learn a lesson (from it).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَوَلَا awalā Do not
يَرَوْنَ yarawna they see
أَنَّهُمْ annahum that they
يُفْتَنُونَ yuf'tanūna are tried
فِى fī [in]
كُلِّ kulli every
عَامٍۢ ʿāmin year
مَّرَّةً marratan once
أَوْ aw or
مَرَّتَيْنِ marratayni twice
ثُمَّ thumma Yet
لَا lā not
يَتُوبُونَ yatūbūna they turn (in repentance)
وَلَا walā and not
هُمْ hum they
يَذَّكَّرُونَ yadhakkarūna pay heed

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 126) {اَوَ لَا يَرَوْنَ اَنَّهُمْ يُفْتَنُوْنَ … :} Most of the time, during war and jihad, the hypocrites would become known (but still they would persist in their hypocrisy). (Muwaddih) In the same way, every person faces some trial in the form of illness or fear, etc., once or twice every year, so that he may have the opportunity to reflect. It is said: «{ وَ لَنُذِيْقَنَّهُمْ مِّنَ الْعَذَابِ الْاَدْنٰى دُوْنَ الْعَذَابِ الْاَكْبَرِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُوْنَ }» [ السجدۃ : ۲۱ ] "And surely, We will make them taste a portion of the nearer punishment before the greater punishment, so that they may return." The fortunate ones are granted the ability to repent and take admonition from this, but the hypocrite remains deprived. The first meaning is more appropriate at this place.

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.

126. 1. The meaning of یفتنون is "are tested." By calamity is meant either heavenly calamities such as famine, etc. (but this is unlikely), or physical illnesses and hardships, or the battles (ghazawat) in which they were tested at the time of participation. In the context of the discourse, this meaning is more correct.

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.

126. Do they not see that they are afflicted with a calamity once or twice every year [145]? Yet they neither repent nor do they take heed.

[145] That is, there is not a single year in which, once or twice, their disgrace does not occur. Sometimes one of their conspiracies is uncovered, sometimes their secret is exposed. Sometimes a battle arises which becomes a test for their faith. Sometimes they themselves utter such nonsense that they are forced to face humiliation because of it. And whenever such an occasion arises, instead of coming to the straight path, they try to cover it up with deceit and lies. In this way, the impurity of their hearts continues to increase at every moment.
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