Transliteration:( Zaalika adnaaa ai ya'too bishshahaadati 'alaa wajhihaaa aw yakhaafooo an turadda aimaanum ba'da aimaanihim; wattaqul laaha wasma'oo; wallaahu laa yahdil qawmal faasiqeen )
"That is more likely that they may give testimony in accordance with their rights, or they may fear that their oaths may be rejected after they have taken them [293]. And fear Allah and listen [294]. And Allah does not guide the disobedient people."
This part of the verse emphasizes that requiring serious oaths discourages lying. People are more likely to speak the truth when they fear the rejection of their oath, public embarrassment, or divine punishment. This process helps preserve justice and reduces the chance of fraud in matters of inheritance and wealth.
Here, “fear Allah and listen” warns that disobedient people—especially disbelievers—will not be guided to the answers of the grave, the Day of Judgment, or the path to Paradise. However, believers, through Allah’s mercy, will be enabled to answer correctly and find eternal reward. Alternatively, it also means true good deeds stem from sound belief. Though non-believers may convert, persistent rejection keeps them from being guided toward good actions or salvation.
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.
(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.
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