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Translation Transliteration — An-Nisa
يَا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ لَا تَغْلُوا فِي دِينِكُمْ وَلَا تَقُولُوا عَلَى اللَّهِ إِلَّا الْحَقَّ ۚ إِنَّمَا الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ وَكَلِمَتُهُ أَلْقَاهَا إِلَىٰ مَرْيَمَ وَرُوحٌ مِّنْهُ ۖ فَآمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ ۖ وَلَا تَقُولُوا ثَلَاثَةٌ ۚ انتَهُوا خَيْرًا لَّكُمْ ۚ إِنَّمَا اللَّهُ إِلَٰهٌ وَاحِدٌ ۖ سُبْحَانَهُ أَن يَكُونَ لَهُ وَلَدٌ ۘ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا ۝١٧١
🔤 Transliteration
Yaaa Ahlal Kitaabi laa taghloo fee deenikum wa laa taqooloo `alal laahi illalhaqq; innamal Maseehu `Eesab-nu-Maryamma Rasoolul laahi wa Kalimatuhooo alqaahaaa ilaa Maryamma wa roohum minhum fa aaminoo billaahi wa Rusulihee wa laa taqooloo salaasah; intahoo khairallakum; innamal laahu Ilaahunw Waahid, Subhaanahooo ani yakoona lahoo walad; lahoo maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard; wa kafaa billaahi Wakeelaa
📖 Translation (English Meaning)
📖 English Meaning
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
🌐 Additional reference in Français
🌐 Français
O gens du Livre (Chrétiens), n'exagérez pas dans votre religion, et ne dites d'Allah que la vérité. Le Messie Jésus, fils de Marie, n'est qu'un Messager d'Allah, Sa parole qu'Il envoya à Marie, et un souffle (de vie) venant de Lui. Croyez donc en Allah et en Ses messagers. Et ne dites pas «Trois». Cessez! Ce sera meilleur pour vous. Allah n'est qu'un Dieu unique. Il est trop glorieux pour avoir un enfant. C'est à Lui qu'appartient tout ce qui est dans les cieux et sur la terre et Allah suffit comme protecteur.
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Translation — Tafsir

Key Words and Their Meanings:

  • "لَا تَغْلُوا" (Do not go to extremes): Do not exceed the proper limits in your religion by adding false beliefs or practices.
  • "وَكَلِمَتُهُ" (His Word): The word of command from Allah, "Be," through which Jesus was created.
  • "أَلْقَاهَا إِلَىٰ مَرْيَمَ" (He cast it to Mary): He conveyed this word to Mary through the angel Gabriel, making it a reality in her womb.
  • "وَرُوحٌ مِّنْهُ" (A spirit from Him): A soul created by Allah, honored by its attribution to Him; it does not mean a part of Allah or a divine essence.
  • "ثَلَاثَةٌ" (Three): The Christian doctrine of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • "وَكِيلًا" (A Trustee/Guardian): The One who manages all affairs, suffices for His creation, and is worthy of full reliance.

The Interpretation:

O People of the Book—especially the Christians—Allah calls you with compassion and clarity: do not go to extremes in your religion, and do not attribute to Allah anything but the truth. Do not claim that He has a wife or a son, for such words are falsehood against His majesty. The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, is but a noble messenger of Allah, sent with the truth to guide humanity. He was not divine, nor the son of God; rather, Allah created him through His mighty word "Be," which He conveyed to Mary through the angel Gabriel. Thus, Jesus came into existence by the will of Allah, and his soul was a creation from Allah, honored and distinguished—yet fully human, a servant of Allah.

So believe in Allah alone, and believe in all His messengers without discrimination, for they all called to the same truth: the oneness of Allah. Do not say that Allah is three—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—for this is a grave error that corrupts the pure faith. Stop this false claim, and your stopping will be better for you in this life and the Hereafter. Indeed, Allah is only One God, far exalted and utterly free from having a son. How could He have a child when He owns everything in the heavens and the earth? All creation is His possession, and He is the sole Creator and Sustainer. He is completely self-sufficient and in need of nothing, while all creation is in absolute need of Him. And Allah alone is sufficient as a Trustee and Guardian over all affairs—so place your trust in Him, for He will never fail those who rely on Him.

A Call to Reflection and Faith:

This verse is a shining beacon of mercy and guidance, inviting the People of the Book to return to the pure, untainted truth that all prophets—from Adam to Jesus, and finally Muhammad (peace be upon them all)—came with: the absolute oneness of Allah. It corrects misconceptions with gentleness and wisdom, showing that Jesus (peace be upon him) was a beloved messenger, a miracle of creation, yet a servant of Allah. How beautiful is this faith that honors Jesus while preserving the majesty of Allah! It calls us to shed all falsehood, embrace the truth, and find peace in knowing that Allah is One, self-sufficient, and the Guardian of all. Let this verse inspire you to seek the truth with an open heart, for the path to Allah is clear, and His mercy encompasses all who turn to Him.

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📜 Verse 169-173 — An-Nisa

169إِلَّا طَرِيقَ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا ۚ وَكَانَ ذَٰلِكَ عَلَى اللَّهِ يَسِيرًا
Except the path of Hell; they will abide therein forever. And that, for Allah, is [always] easy.
170يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَكُمُ الرَّسُولُ بِالْحَقِّ مِن رَّبِّكُمْ فَآمِنُوا خَيْرًا لَّكُمْ ۚ وَإِن تَكْفُرُوا فَإِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا
O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve - then indeed, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allah Knowing and Wise.
171يَا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ لَا تَغْلُوا فِي دِينِكُمْ وَلَا تَقُولُوا عَلَى اللَّهِ إِلَّا الْحَقَّ ۚ إِنَّمَا الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ وَكَلِمَتُهُ أَلْقَاهَا إِلَىٰ مَرْيَمَ وَرُوحٌ مِّنْهُ ۖ فَآمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ ۖ وَلَا تَقُولُوا ثَلَاثَةٌ ۚ انتَهُوا خَيْرًا لَّكُمْ ۚ إِنَّمَا اللَّهُ إِلَٰهٌ وَاحِدٌ ۖ سُبْحَانَهُ أَن يَكُونَ لَهُ وَلَدٌ ۘ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
172لَّن يَسْتَنكِفَ الْمَسِيحُ أَن يَكُونَ عَبْدًا لِّلَّهِ وَلَا الْمَلَائِكَةُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ ۚ وَمَن يَسْتَنكِفْ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِ وَيَسْتَكْبِرْ فَسَيَحْشُرُهُمْ إِلَيْهِ جَمِيعًا
Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant - He will gather them to Himself all together.
173فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ فَيُوَفِّيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِ ۖ وَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ اسْتَنكَفُوا وَاسْتَكْبَرُوا فَيُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَلَا يَجِدُونَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ اللَّهِ وَلِيًّا وَلَا نَصِيرًا
And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper.
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Surah An-Nisa Verse 171 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in…

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