Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:171

Prohibiting the People of the Book From Going to Extremes in Religion Allah forbids the People of the Scriptures from going to extremes in religion, which is a common trait of theirs, especially among the Christians. The Christians exaggerated over `Isa until they elevated him above the grade that Allah gave him. They elevated him […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:172

The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud’, means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the angels who are near (to Allah).) they […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:173

The Prophets and Angels Are Never too Proud to Worship Allah Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that, `proud’, means insolent. Qatadah said that, الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْداً للَّهِ وَلاَ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (Al-Masih will never be too proud to be a servant of Allah nor the angels who are near (to Allah).) they […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:174

The Description of the Revelation that Came From Allah Allah informs all people that a plain, unequivocal proof has come to them from Him. One that eradicates all possibility of having an excuse, or falling prey to evil doubts. Allah said, وَأَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكُمْ نُوراً مُّبِيناً (and We sent down to you a manifest light.) that […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:175

The Description of the Revelation that Came From Allah Allah informs all people that a plain, unequivocal proof has come to them from Him. One that eradicates all possibility of having an excuse, or falling prey to evil doubts. Allah said, وَأَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكُمْ نُوراً مُّبِيناً (and We sent down to you a manifest light.) that […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:176

This is the Last Ayah Ever Revealed, the Ruling on Al-Kalalah Al-Bukhari recorded that Al-Bara’ said that the last Surah to be revealed was Surah Bara’ah (chapter 9) and the last Ayah to be revealed was, يَسْتَفْتُونَكَ (They ask you for a legal verdict…) Imam Ahmad recorded that Jabir bin `Abdullah said, “The Messenger of […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:168

إِنَّآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ (Verily, We have inspired you…) emphasized the Prophet’s prophethood and refuted the idolators and People of the Scripture who denied him. Allah said, لَّـكِنِ اللَّهُ يَشْهَدُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكَ (But Allah bears witness to that which He has sent down unto you,) meaning, even if they deny, defy and disbelieve in you, […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:169

إِنَّآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ (Verily, We have inspired you…) emphasized the Prophet’s prophethood and refuted the idolators and People of the Scripture who denied him. Allah said, لَّـكِنِ اللَّهُ يَشْهَدُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكَ (But Allah bears witness to that which He has sent down unto you,) meaning, even if they deny, defy and disbelieve in you, […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:170

إِنَّآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ (Verily, We have inspired you…) emphasized the Prophet’s prophethood and refuted the idolators and People of the Scripture who denied him. Allah said, لَّـكِنِ اللَّهُ يَشْهَدُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكَ (But Allah bears witness to that which He has sent down unto you,) meaning, even if they deny, defy and disbelieve in you, […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — an-Nisa 4:166

إِنَّآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ (Verily, We have inspired you…) emphasized the Prophet’s prophethood and refuted the idolators and People of the Scripture who denied him. Allah said, لَّـكِنِ اللَّهُ يَشْهَدُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكَ (But Allah bears witness to that which He has sent down unto you,) meaning, even if they deny, defy and disbelieve in you, […]