Transliteration:( Wallaahu a'lamu bi a'daaa'i-kum; wa kafaa billaahi waliyyanw wa kafaa billaahi naseera )
"And Allah knows well your enemies [167]. And Allah is sufficient as a Guardian, and Allah is sufficient as a Helper [168]."
From this we learn:
If Allah has declared someone an enemy, we must also treat them as enemies,
even if they are outwardly close—such as a friend, child, or spouse.
Allah says: "Your wives and your children are your enemies, so beware of them." (Surah At-Taghabun, 64:14)
This verse teaches:
An irreligious person, even if a close relative, is not a true ally of a believer.
On the other hand, a true believer, even if a stranger, is a friend to the believer.
Faith is the ultimate bond—not blood relation or worldly ties.
This part of the verse assures believers:
Allah’s protection is sufficient against the schemes and plans of enemies.
His divine guardianship encompasses both worldly and spiritual safety.
In particular:
The Noble Companions of the Prophet ﷺ were protected from misguidance by the grace of Allah.
It is even said that whoever the Companions looked upon with mercy was also protected from being misled.
Thus, Allah is not only a Guardian (Wakil) but also the most powerful Helper (Nasir) for the believers.
The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 45 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 44 which provides the complete commentary from verse 44 through 46.
(4:45) Allah knows your enemies better and Allah suffices as a protector and Allah suffices as a helper.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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