English - Ma'ariful Qur'an - Mufti Shafi Usmani RA - Vol - 1
Surah Al-Baqarah - 2 : Verse 89

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- Verse 89: Translation and Commentary

- Knowledge is not Enough for 'Iman -

Knowledge is not enough for ''Iman

One may want to know why the Holy Qur'an calls the Jews Kafirin (infidels), when they did recognize the truth as truth, which should qualify them to be called "believers." Let us explain that 'Iman (faith) does not merely mean "knowing the truth", but really signifies "accepting the truth and affirming it deed-wise." Otherwise, Satan too will have to be called a believer, for he knows fully well what the truth is. In fact, this knowledge of the truth on the part of Satan intensifies the gravity of his Kufr (infidelity) all the more.

However, the next verse attributes the infidelity of the Jews to their malice.