Tag: Islam
‘So Fight In The Cause Of Allah; You Are Not Held Responsible…’ – Quran 4:84
Background This passage was revealed just after the battle of Uhud, where the Muslims lost. The Quraysh came from Makkah to Madinah to fight the Muslims, as a result of them losing previously in the battle of Badr. Furthermore, scholars state the verse was revealed after the battle of Uhud (lesser Badr or third Badr),… Read More ›
‘And Fight In The Cause Of God…’ – Quran 2:244
2:244 And fight in the cause of God and know that God is Hearing and Knowing. 2:245 Who is it that would loan God a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is God who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned. 2:246 Have… Read More ›
Quran 3:121 – The Battle Of Uhud
Background There is a agreement among scholars that these verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Tafsir Ibn Kathir) Previously, having written about the Battle of Uhud, this conflict took place as a consequence of the Quraysh declaring war against the Muslims,… Read More ›
‘Prescribed For You Is Legal Retribution For Those Murdered’ – Quran 2:178-179
Background These verses were revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi & Dr. Muhammad Asad). Analysing Verses The Holy Quran has prescribed death penalty for those who murder innocent people: 2:178 O you who have believed, prescribed for you is legal retribution for those murdered – the free for the free, the slave for the slave, and the… Read More ›
‘Seize Them And Kill Them Wherever You Find Them…’ – Quran 4:89 – 91
Background Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Muhammed Asad and Maulana Muhammed Ali commentary of the Quran say these passages refer to Banu Asad and Ghatafan tribes. These tribes have in a number of occasions been hostile and sided with enemies of the Prophet (p). And waged war against the Muslims. Others, such as Ibn Kathir and Maududi’s Quran… Read More ›
Answering Jihad: “Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe” – Quran 9:29
Kaleef K. Karim & Bachir Guediri Content: 1. Introduction 2. Background on Quran 9:29 3. The Verse – Historical context 4. Jizya (Jizyah) 5. Conclusion 1. Introduction This article examines chapter 9, verse 29 of the Quran, in its historical context. Some claim that the verse (Q. 9:29) endorses and ‘sanctions Muslims to kill innocent… Read More ›
Early Expeditions And Battles Of Islam
Kaleef K. Karim & Aliyu Musa Misau This series of articles follows the expeditions of the Prophet Muhammad (p), which he ordered or participated in during his lifetime. It fulfils a burgeoning need at a time when critics and Orientalists alike have developed a culture of misrepresenting the life of the Prophet, casting him in… Read More ›
The Battle Of Khaybar
When the Muslims fled persecution from Makkah to Madinah, they made treaties with the Banu qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and other tribes. It was stipulated that they would not help any enemy against the Muslims. To recap, in previous years, the Banu Qaynuqa were expelled due to waging war against the Muslims and giving the Quraysh… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah (Caravan)
The expedition of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah to the tribe of Juhaynah, which was part of the Quraysh, who were the arch-enemy of the Muslims. These people persecuted, and killed many Muslims, and continued to do so. Some have said that the aim of Ubaydah was to raid a caravan. This is an unsubstantiated claim…. Read More ›
Expedition Of Ka’b ibn ‘Umair Al-Ghifari
Islamic sources state that the Companions were sent out to do missionary work i.e., preaching the message of Islam, inviting people to Islam. When the Companions reached a place called Dhat Atla (Atlah), they encountered a lot of people, the Muslims started preaching and inviting people to Islam, instead of peacefully responding by declining the… Read More ›
Discover The Truth 
Recent Comments