The Holy Quran 3:54 — Surah Ali 'Imran

Arabic text

وَمَكَرُوا۟ وَمَكَرَ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَـٰكِرِينَ

Translation

They (the Jews and all enemies of Islaam) planned and Allaah planned, and Allaah is the best of planners (Allaah's strategies are best and cannot be overpowered by anyone). (Consequently, when they decided to kill Isa عليه الصلاة والسلام, Allaah raised him to the heavens and made someone else look like him, who was killed in his place.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The meaning of “makr” (planning) and “makir” (planner): “makr” is the name for a subtle and hidden plan. If it is for a good purpose, it is good, and if it is for evil, it is bad. That is why in وَلَا يَحِيْقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ “and evil planning encompasses none…

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