Tafsir of Al Imran 3:69

Surah Al Imran 3:69

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A faction of the people of the Scripture wish they could mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they perceive [it] not.

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The Envy the Jews Feel Towards Muslims; Their Wicked Plots Against Muslims Allah says;

ودت طايفة من أهل الكتاب لو يضلونكم وما يضلون إﻻ أنفسهم وما يشعرون

A party of the People of the Scripture wish to lead you astray. But they shall not lead astray anyone except themselves, and they perceive not. Allah states that the Jews envy the faithful and wish they could misguide them. Allah states that the punishment of this behavior will fall back upon them, while they are unaware. Allah criticizes them,

يا أهل الكتاب لم تكفرون بايات الله وأنتم تشهدون