Transliteration:( Wa makaroo wa makaral laahu wallaahu khairul maakireen )
"And they devised their plot, and Allah also devised His own plan. And surely, Allah is the best of planners [117]."
The word "makar" means to plot secretly.
In this context, the Yahud plotted to kill Hazrat Isa (AS), but Allah outwitted their plan.
Allah made one of the conspirators resemble Hazrat Isa (AS) in appearance.
That man was crucified instead, while Isa (AS) was raised to the heavens unharmed.
They thought they succeeded, but Allah’s divine plan prevailed—showing He is the Best of Planners.
The tafsir of Surah Imran verse 54 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Imran ayat 52 which provides the complete commentary from verse 52 through 54.
(3:54) Then they schemed (against the Messiah), and Allah countered their schemes by schemes of His own. Allah is the best of schemers.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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