سُوْرَةُ البَقَرَةِ
Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 9
يُخَـٰدِعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَمَا يَخْدَعُونَ إِلَّآ أَنفُسَهُمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَ ﴿9﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
They (think to) deceive Allâh and those who believe, while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it) not!
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
يُخَـٰدِعُونَ
yukhādiʿūna
They seek to deceive
ٱللَّهَ
l-laha
Allah
وَٱلَّذِينَ
wa-alladhīna
and those who
ءَامَنُوا۟
āmanū
believe[d]
وَمَا
wamā
and not
يَخْدَعُونَ
yakhdaʿūna
they deceive
إِلَّآ
illā
except
أَنفُسَهُمْ
anfusahum
themselves
وَمَا
wamā
and not
يَشْعُرُونَ
yashʿurūna
they realize (it)
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.
9. They try to deceive Allah and those who believe, but in reality, they are only deceiving themselves, though they do not realize [13] it.
9. They are deceiving Allah (as well) and those who have believed. In reality, such people are only deceiving themselves, but they do not understand [13].
[13] They do not understand that even if they wish to deceive Allah and the believers, they cannot do so. Because Allah knows the secrets of the hearts and informs the Muslims of their intentions and actions through His Messenger. Thus, the consequence of their deceit will fall upon themselves, and they alone will be disgraced and humiliated.
9. They are deceiving Allah (as well) and those who have believed. In reality, such people are only deceiving themselves, but they do not understand [13].
[13] They do not understand that even if they wish to deceive Allah and the believers, they cannot do so. Because Allah knows the secrets of the hearts and informs the Muslims of their intentions and actions through His Messenger. Thus, the consequence of their deceit will fall upon themselves, and they alone will be disgraced and humiliated.
