Tag: Islam

“Accursed, They Will Be Seized Wherever Found And Slain…” – Surah 33:61

Background These verses speak about the hypocrites who resided in Madinah. The hypocrites were never touched, they were only retaliated against as a result of the ongoing opposition, aggression, and treachery (Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas) and back-stabbing the Muslims. They proclaimed to be Muslims but in reality they were closer to the disbelievers…. Read More ›

Quran 33:15 – 27 Battle Of Khandaq

Background These verses refer to the battle of Khandaq (Ditch, trench), or better known as the battle of Ahzab (Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas). The Quraysh wanting to get rid of the Islam and Muslims once and for all mustered 1000s of troops, this is not including the help of other tribes in Arabia…. Read More ›

Jihad: “And Strive For Allah With The striving Due To Him…” – Quran 22:78

Background Madinan verse (Mawdudi). Analysing Verse “And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah named you “Muslims” before [in former scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may… Read More ›

“Those Who Emigrated For The Cause Of Allah And Then Were Killed…” – Surah 22:58

Analysing Verses 22:58 And those who emigrated for the cause of Allah and then were killed or died – Allah will surely provide for them a good provision. And indeed, it is Allah who is the best of providers. 22:60 That [is so]. And whoever responds [to injustice] with the equivalent of that with which… Read More ›

“It Is Not For The Believers To Go Forth To Battle All At Once…” – Quran 9:122

Background This verse was revealed concerning the expedition to Tabuk (Tafsir ibn Kathir and Ibn Juzayy). For more information why the expedition of Tabuk took place, please read the following article for its historical context: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29“. Analysing Verse “And it is not for the… Read More ›

Quran 29:69 “Those Who Strive For Us – We Will Surely…” – Jihad

Background This verse was revealed in Makkah: “Verses 56 to 60 clearly show that this Surah was sent down a little before the migration to Habash, and this is supported by the internal evidence of the subject matter as well. Some commentators have opined that since it mentions the hypocrites, and hypocrisy appeared in Madinah,… Read More ›

Jihad: “Whoever Strives Only Strives For The Benefit Of Himself…” – Quran 29:6

Background This verse was revealed in Madinah: “…the first ten verses of this Surah were revealed at Madinah…” (Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of the Qur’an – Online Source) Analysing Verse “And whoever strives only strives for [the benefit of] himself. Indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.”… Read More ›

Jihad: “Strive Against The Disbelievers And The Hypocrites…” – Surah 66:9

Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi). Analysing Verse “O Prophet, strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the destination.” – Quran 66:9 Related Article: ‘Strive’ Quran 66:9 These similar words are used in Surah Tawbah (9), verse 73 (see here:… Read More ›

“Others Fighting For The Cause Of Allah…” – Surah 73:20

Background This is a Makkan verse (Tafsir Ibn kathir). Fighting was only legislated when the Muslims were exiled out of Makkah to Madinah. However, there other scholars who are of the opinion that it was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Abdullah Yusuf Ali). Analysing Verse “Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in… Read More ›

Battle Of Tabuk: Quran 9:81-88

Background These verses relate to when the Muslims went out to the expedition Tabuk expedition (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Ibn Juzayy). Wherein the Muslims had to face a large army of the Byzantine (Roman) empire who had assembled in order to attack the Muslim community: ‘Answering Jihad:… Read More ›

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