Surah Al-Ma’idah Ayat 108 in Arabic Text
English Translation
Here you can read various translations of verse 108
That is more likely that they will give testimony according to its [true] objective, or [at least] they would fear that [other] oaths might be taken after their oaths. And fear Allah and listen; and Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.
That is most suitable: that they may give the evidence in its true nature and shape, or else they would fear that other oaths would be taken after their oaths. But fear Allah, and listen (to His counsel): for Allah guideth not a rebellious people:
Thus it is more likely that they will either bear the right testimony or else they will at least fear that their oaths may be rebutted by other oaths. Have fear of Allah and pay heed. Allah does not direct the disobedient to the right way.
That should make it closer (to the fact) that their testimony would be in its true nature and shape (and thus accepted), or else they would fear that (other) oaths would be admitted after their oaths. And fear Allah and listen (with obedience to Him). And Allah guides not the people who are Al-Fasiqun (the rebellious and disobedient).
Thus it is more likely that they will bear true witness or fear that after their oaths the oaths (of others) will be taken. So be mindful of your duty (to Allah) and hearken. Allah guideth not the froward folk.
So, it is likelier that they will bear testimony in proper form (Literally: come up with the testimony at its “proper” face) or fear that after their (other) oaths may be turned back to. And be pious to Allah and give ear (obediently); and Allah does not guide the immoral people.
that will make it more likely they will give true and proper testimony, or fear that their oaths might be refuted by others afterwards. Be mindful of God and listen; God does not guide those who break His laws.
یہ قریب ذریعہ ہے اس امر کا کہ وه لوگ واقعہ کو ٹھیک طور پر ﻇاہر کریں یا اس بات سے ڈر جائیں کہ ان سے قسمیں لینے کے بعد قسمیں الٹی پڑ جائیں گی اور اللہ تعالیٰ سے ڈرو اور سنو! اور اللہ تعالیٰ فاسق لوگوں کو ہدایت نہیں کرتا
Quran 5 Verse 108 Explanation
For those looking for commentary to help with the understanding of Surah Al-Ma’idah ayat 108, we’ve provided two Tafseer works below. The first is the tafseer of Abul Ala Maududi, the second is of Ibn Kathir.
Ala-Maududi
(5:108) Thus it is more likely that they will either bear the right testimony or else they will at least fear that their oaths may be rebutted by other oaths. Have fear of Allah and pay heed. Allah does not direct the disobedient to the right way.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
Ibn-Kathir
The tafsir of Surah Maidah verse 108 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Maidah ayat 106 which provides the complete commentary from verse 106 through 108.
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