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Surah Fussilat (41) — Ayah 45
وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَى ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ فَٱخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ ۗ وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ لَقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُمْ ۚ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَفِى شَكٍّ مِّنْهُ مُرِيبٍ ﴿45﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And indeed We gave Mûsâ (Moses) the Scripture, but dispute arose therein. And had it not been for a Word that went forth before from your Lord, (the torment would have overtaken them) and the matter would have been settled between them. But truly, they are in grave doubt thereto (i.e. about the Qur’ân). [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi].
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَلَقَدْ
walaqad
And certainly
ءَاتَيْنَا
ātaynā
We gave
مُوسَى
mūsā
Musa
ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ
l-kitāba
the Book
فَٱخْتُلِفَ
fa-ukh'tulifa
but disputes arose
فِيهِ ۗ
fīhi
therein
وَلَوْلَا
walawlā
And had it not been
كَلِمَةٌۭ
kalimatun
(for) a word
سَبَقَتْ
sabaqat
(that) preceded
مِن
min
from
رَّبِّكَ
rabbika
your Lord
لَقُضِىَ
laquḍiya
surely, would have been settled
بَيْنَهُمْ ۚ
baynahum
between them
وَإِنَّهُمْ
wa-innahum
But indeed, they
لَفِى
lafī
surely (are) in
شَكٍّۢ
shakkin
doubt
مِّنْهُ
min'hu
about it
مُرِيبٍۢ
murībin
disquieting
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.
45. We gave Moses the Book, but it too was disputed [59]. And had it not been for a word already decreed by your Lord, judgment would have been passed between them. And indeed, they are in a disquieting doubt concerning this (Qur’an).
[59] That is, the Book, the Torah, which was given to Musa (Moses) ؑ also contained comprehensive guidance. And people differed regarding it. Some believed in it, and many others began to oppose it. Exactly the same situation is now arising with regard to the Quran, and if it were not Allah’s will that this world is a place of trial, then the decision between these people would have already been made—those who, for the sake of certain interests and the preservation of their leadership, are determined to reject the call to truth at all costs, and are devoting all their efforts to extinguishing this call. Whereas, in reality, their hearts inwardly accept the truth of the message, and they are secretly consumed by the fear that if Islam gains dominance, then their own well-being will be at stake.
[59] That is, the Book, the Torah, which was given to Musa (Moses) ؑ also contained comprehensive guidance. And people differed regarding it. Some believed in it, and many others began to oppose it. Exactly the same situation is now arising with regard to the Quran, and if it were not Allah’s will that this world is a place of trial, then the decision between these people would have already been made—those who, for the sake of certain interests and the preservation of their leadership, are determined to reject the call to truth at all costs, and are devoting all their efforts to extinguishing this call. Whereas, in reality, their hearts inwardly accept the truth of the message, and they are secretly consumed by the fear that if Islam gains dominance, then their own well-being will be at stake.
