English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: en Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth exalts Allah, and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

This phrase directs attention to Allah’s power, wisdom and signs in creation.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: it is He who expelled the ones who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture from their homes at the first gathering. You did not think they would leave, and they thought that their fortresses would protect them from Allah; but the decree of Allah came upon them from where they had not expected, and He cast terror into their hearts so they destroyed their houses by their own hands and the hands of the believers. So take warning, O people of vision.

This phrase reinforces the warning and the certainty of accountability before Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and if not that Allah had decreed for them evacuation, He would have punished them in this world, and for them in the Hereafter is the punishment of the Fire.

This phrase reinforces the warning and the certainty of accountability before Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: that is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah – then Allah is severe in penalty.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: whatever you have cut down of their palm trees or left standing on their trunks – it was by permission of Allah and so He would disgrace the defiantly disobedient.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and what Allah restored of property to His Messenger from them – you did not spur for it in an expedition any horses or camels, but Allah gives His messengers power over whom He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and what Allah restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns – it is for Allah and for the Messenger and for his near relatives and orphans and the stranded traveler – so that it will not be a perpetual distribution among the rich from among you. And whatever the Messenger has given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from. And fear Allah; Allah is severe in penalty.

This phrase directs attention to Allah’s power, wisdom and signs in creation.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: for the poor emigrants who were expelled from their homes and their properties, seeking bounty from Allah and His approval and supporting Allah and His Messenger, there is also a share. Those are the truthful.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and also for those who were settled in al-Madinah and adopted the faith before them. They love those who emigrated to them and find not any want in their breasts of what the emigrants were given but give them preference over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul – it is those who will be the successful.

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and there is a share for those who came after them, saying, “Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts any resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, You are Kind and Merciful.".

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: have you not considered those who practice hypocrisy, saying to their brothers who have disbelieved among the People of the Scripture, “If you are expelled, we will surely leave with you, and we will not obey, in regard to you, anyone – ever; and if you are fought, we will surely aid you." But Allah testifies that they are liars.

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: if they are expelled, they will not leave with them, and if they are fought, they will not aid them. And even if they should aid them, they will surely turn their backs; then thereafter they will not be aided.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: you believers are more fearful within their breasts than Allah. That is because they are a people who do not understand.

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: they will not fight you all except within fortified cities or from behind walls. Their violence among themselves is severe. You think they are together, but their hearts are diverse. That is because they are a people who do not reason.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: theirs is like the example of those shortly before them: they tasted the bad consequence of their affair, and they will have a painful punishment.

This phrase reinforces the warning and the certainty of accountability before Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: the hypocrites are like the example of Satan when he says to man, “Disbelieve." But when he disbelieves, he says, “I am disassociated from you. I fear Allah, Lord of the worlds.".

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: so the outcome for both of them is that they will be in the Fire, abiding eternally therein. And that is the recompense of the wrong-doers.

This phrase reinforces the warning and the certainty of accountability before Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: o you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allah. Allah is Acquainted with what you do.

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: and be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget themselves. Those are the defiantly disobedient.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise. The companions of Paradise – they are the attainers of success.

This phrase reinforces the warning and the certainty of accountability before Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: if We had sent down this Qur'an upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and coming apart from fear of Allah. And these examples We present to the people that perhaps they will give thought.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: he is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed. He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

This phrase highlights a central lesson of the verse and invites reflection and obedience.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: he is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him.

This phrase calls for sincere faith that is confirmed by obedience and trust in Allah.

English Tafsir (Al-Sa‘di):

Al-Sa‘di highlights the verse’s central meaning: he is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

This phrase directs attention to Allah’s power, wisdom and signs in creation.

Summary of the Meanings:

Verses 1–10: All creation glorifies Allah. The surah recounts the expulsion of Banū Naḍīr, explains the distribution of fay’, and praises the Muhājirūn, the Anṣār, and later believers who pray for those who preceded them.

Verses 11–17: The hypocrites’ promises of support are exposed as empty. Their fear of people exceeds their fear of Allah, and their deception is compared to Satan abandoning the person he tempted.

Verses 18–24: Believers are commanded to fear Allah and examine what they have prepared for tomorrow. The Qur’an’s overwhelming weight is illustrated, and the surah closes with magnificent Names and attributes of Allah.