Correspondence with Maulana Jalil Ahsan Nadwi

3. Regarding “mizan,” Alauddin al-Khazin describes it in his commentary as al-‘adl, meaning “justice,” that is, “We commanded with justice.” 4. The translation of “liyaqum al-naas bi-al-qist,” as given by Shah Waliullah, is “so that people may uphold justice,” and as explained in Tafsir AlKhazin, it means “so that they may deal justly with one another” (liyata’amalu bainahum bil-‘adl). 5. In the mentioned verse, qiyam bi-nasr means reaching to aid during hardship—in other words, defence. 6. Al-naas here refers to people in general, as there appears to be no evidence for any specific limitation. 7. Qist signifies justice; in Imam Razi’s words: “It is to grant others the same share as you would take for yourself” (Tafsir al-Razi, Vol. 8, p. 101). 8. The lam in appears to be one of purpose. 9. The mention of inzal al-hadid is understood in light of the words that follow; i.e., it provides strength in times of battle and similarly proves to be a great support to humanity in other needs. 10. In the commentary al-Jalalayn, “wa li-ya‘lama Allah” is interpreted as being connected to “li-yaquma al-nas”. However, it may also be understood as