Tag: Islam
“They Could Not Find Something To Spend [For The Cause Of Allah]” – Surah 9:92
Background These verses relate to the expedition of Tabuk, confronting the Byzantine army. For more information on the battle of Tabuk, please click on the following article: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29” Analysing Verses 9:91 There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those… Read More ›
R. Tovia Singer: ‘Quran Condemns Jews For Revering Ezra As The Son Of God?’
Rabbi Tovia Singer replies to a caller who asked why Muhammad condemned the Jews for venerating Ezra as the Son of God? Do Jews really believe that? Watch the video here: Source: Tovia Singer
“Those Who Wait [And Watch] You; Then If You Gain A Victory…” – Quran 4:141
Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad) Analysing Verse “Those who wait [and watch] you. Then if you gain a victory from Allah, they say, “Were we not with you?” But if the disbelievers have a success, they say [to them], “Did we not gain the advantage over you, but… Read More ›
‘If You Desist From Hostilities; Return To War, We Will Return…’ – Quran 8:15 – 19
Background These verses are related to the battle of Badr (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Ibn Kathir and Dr. Muhammad Asad). Analysing Verses 8:15 O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight]. 8:16… Read More ›
“Strike Necks Of The Unbelievers Inflict Great Slaughter…” Surah 47:4
Background Commentators of the Quran are in agreement that chapter 47 was revealed in Madinah. These verses were revealed concerning the battle of Badr (Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas, Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Mawdudi). This battle took place as a consequence of the aggression and hostilities of the Quraysh prior to Badr incident. The… Read More ›
“Believers Strive With Wealth, And Lives For Cause Of Allah…” – Surah 49:15
Background This verse was revealed towards the end of Prophet Muhammed’s (p) life-time in Madinah (Mawdudi). [1] Analysing Verse “The (true) believers are those only who believe in Allah and His messenger and afterward doubt not, but strive with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah. Such are the sincere.” – Quran… Read More ›
Quran 48:15 – 26 Battle Of Khaybar
Background: These verses were revealed in Madinah: “Traditions concur that it was sent down in Dhil-Qadah, A. H. 6, at a time when the Holy Prophet was on his return journey to Madinah after concluding the Truce of Hudaibiyah with the disbelievers of Makkah.” (Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of… Read More ›
“Do Not Weaken And Call For Peace While You Are Superior…” – Surah 47:31 – 35
Background These verses were revealed in relation to the battle of Badr (Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas). The battle took place as a consequence of the Quraysh’s constant hostility and aggression. Soon as the Muslims fled persecution and found safe haven in Madinah, the Quraysh were once again on to the Muslims. They demanded… Read More ›
“Precise Surah Is Revealed And Fighting Is Mentioned…” – Surah 47:20-21
Background Early Madinan verse. Analysing Verses 47:20 Those who believe say, “Why has a surah not been sent down? But when a precise surah is revealed and fighting is mentioned therein, you see those in whose hearts is hypocrisy looking at you with a look of one overcome by death. And more appropriate for them… Read More ›
Jihad: “They Would Go Forth In Allah’s Cause…” Quran 24:53 – 55
Background These verses were revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad). Analysing Verses 24:53 And they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that if you ordered them, they would go forth [in Allah’s cause]. Say, “Do not swear. [Such] obedience is known. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with that which you do.” 24:55 Allah has… Read More ›
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