Tafseer of The Women · An-Nisaa · 4:68
And We would have guided them to a straight path.
Important: The Arabic source text is always authoritative. This translation is a study aid and has not been verified by scholars — do not use it as a basis for religious proof or for deriving rulings (ahkam). When in doubt, always consult the Arabic text and a qualified scholar.
The meaning of His word, "and We would surely have guided them," is: and We would have favored them with the straight path (al-ṣirāṭ al-mustaqīm). (13)
Then He mentioned, exalted be His praise, what He has promised to the people who obey Him and obey His Messenger — peace be upon him — namely the lasting honor with Him and the exalted dwelling-places in His nearness. Therefore He said: And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, those will be among those upon whom Allah has bestowed favor, namely the prophets, the truthful, the witnesses (martyrs), and the righteous — the verse.
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The footnotes:
(13) See the explanation of "al-hady" (the guidance) in what passed earlier in the linguistic registers.
