Transliteration:( Wa kazaalika anzalnaahu hukman 'Arabiyyaa; wa la'init taba'ta ahwaaa 'ahum ba'da maa jaaa'aka minal 'ilmi maa laka minal laahi minw waliyinw wa laa waaq )
And thus We have sent it down as a decision in Arabic [106]. And if you follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge [107], then you shall have no supporter [108] nor defender against Allah. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)
Just as the earlier prophets were given scriptures in their respective languages, the Holy Prophet ﷺ was given the Qur’an in Arabic, which was his native tongue.
From this, we learn that a translation of the Qur’an is not the actual Qur’an. Therefore:
Translation cannot be recited in Salaah.
It can be touched or recited without Wudhu, as it does not hold the same rulings as the original Arabic Qur’an.
This indicates that when a person possesses knowledge yet still follows the desires of others in defiance of revealed truth, his punishment is more severe.
A sinning scholar is more blameworthy than an ignorant sinner, because he sins despite having knowledge and guidance.
If someone knowingly turns away from divine knowledge and follows others’ desires, then he will find no helper or defender before Allah.
Neither lineage, association, nor excuses will benefit such a person if he knowingly defies divine command.
The tafsir of Surah Ar-Ra’d verse 37 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Rad ayat 36 which provides the complete commentary from verse 36 through 37.
(13:37) And it is with the same directive that We revealed to you this Arabic Writ. Were you indeed to follow the vain desires of people after the true knowledge has come to you, none will be your supporter against Allah, and none will have the power to shield you from His punishment.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
[643]- i.e., revealed in the Arabic language.
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