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Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 23
قَالَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَنْعَمَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمَا ٱدْخُلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْبَابَ فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُمُوهُ فَإِنَّكُمْ غَـٰلِبُونَ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوٓا۟ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ ﴿23﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Two men of those who feared (Allâh and) on whom Allâh had bestowed His Grace (they were يوشع وكالب Yûsha‘ and Kâlab) said: "Assault them through the gate; for when you are in, victory will be yours; and put your trust in Allâh if you are believers indeed."
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
قَالَ
qāla
Said
رَجُلَانِ
rajulāni
two men
مِنَ
mina
from
ٱلَّذِينَ
alladhīna
those who
يَخَافُونَ
yakhāfūna
feared (Allah)
أَنْعَمَ
anʿama
(had) favored
ٱللَّهُ
l-lahu
Allah
عَلَيْهِمَا
ʿalayhimā
[on] both of them
ٱدْخُلُوا۟
ud'khulū
Enter
عَلَيْهِمُ
ʿalayhimu
upon them
ٱلْبَابَ
l-bāba
(through) the gate
فَإِذَا
fa-idhā
then when
دَخَلْتُمُوهُ
dakhaltumūhu
you have entered it
فَإِنَّكُمْ
fa-innakum
then indeed, you (will be)
غَـٰلِبُونَ ۚ
ghālibūna
victorious
وَعَلَى
waʿalā
And upon
ٱللَّهِ
l-lahi
Allah
فَتَوَكَّلُوٓا۟
fatawakkalū
then put your trust
إِن
in
if
كُنتُم
kuntum
you are
مُّؤْمِنِينَ
mu'minīna
believers
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.
23. Then two men from among those who feared Allah, whom Allah had favored, said, "Enter the gate against them; for when you enter it, you will surely be victorious. And put your trust in Allah if you are believers."
[54] Among the twelve-member delegation that was sent to assess the political situation of Palestine, two men—Yusha‘ bin Nun and Kaleb—were included. Both of them were steadfast believers. Yusha‘ is most likely the same person who accompanied Sayyiduna Musa ؑ on his journey in search of Sayyiduna Khidr. Later, he also became his successor. In accordance with Musa’s ؑ instructions, these two did not publicize the situation there to the general people, but instead reported all the circumstances confidentially to Sayyiduna Musa ؑ. When they saw that their companions were displaying extreme cowardice, they said to their people: Since Allah has promised us victory and help, instead of fearing these tyrants, put your trust in Allah. Gather your courage and enter through the gate. If you muster this much bravery, surely Allah will help you and you will be victorious.
24. The people of the nation said: “As long as those tyrant people remain there, we will never enter [55]. Therefore, you and your Lord, both of you go and fight them. We will sit right here.”
[54] Among the twelve-member delegation that was sent to assess the political situation of Palestine, two men—Yusha‘ bin Nun and Kaleb—were included. Both of them were steadfast believers. Yusha‘ is most likely the same person who accompanied Sayyiduna Musa ؑ on his journey in search of Sayyiduna Khidr. Later, he also became his successor. In accordance with Musa’s ؑ instructions, these two did not publicize the situation there to the general people, but instead reported all the circumstances confidentially to Sayyiduna Musa ؑ. When they saw that their companions were displaying extreme cowardice, they said to their people: Since Allah has promised us victory and help, instead of fearing these tyrants, put your trust in Allah. Gather your courage and enter through the gate. If you muster this much bravery, surely Allah will help you and you will be victorious.
24. The people of the nation said: “As long as those tyrant people remain there, we will never enter [55]. Therefore, you and your Lord, both of you go and fight them. We will sit right here.”
