1. Al-Faatiha "The Opening" — Ayah 7
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Question

Does this ayat refer to the Jews and Christians?

Answer

Yes, according to the provided tafsir, this *ayah* refers to the Jews and Christians.

Ibn Kathir explicitly states that "These two paths are the paths of the Christians and Jews" (Source 2). He elaborates that "anger" (الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ - *al-maghdūbi 'alayhim*) is more particular to the Jews, who knew the truth but deviated from practice. This is supported by Quran 5:60, which mentions Allah's curse and wrath upon the Jews (Source 3). Conversely, "those who went astray" (الضَّآلِّينَ - *adh-dhāllīn*) is more appropriate for the Christians, who lost true knowledge despite seeking it, as indicated in Quran 5:77 (Source 3).

A Hadith narrated by `Adi bin Hatim further confirms this interpretation: "Those who have earned the anger are the Jews and those who are led astray are the Christians" (Source 4). This interpretation represents a scholarly consensus, as indicated by its inclusion in Tafsir Ibn Kathir without dissenting opinions.

📚 Sources: Classical tafsir (multi-source)

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