Tag: Jihad
“The Sword Verse”: Surah 9:13 – 24
Background Continuing from previously where we explained Quran 9:5 (‘sword verse’) in its historical context. Now we move on to the remaining verses which are related to the same event. As we explained before (see here: ‘An Historical Examination Of The Sword Verse – Surah 9:5’), the Muslims signed a peace treaty with the Quraysh… Read More ›
“Cast Terror Into The Hearts Of The Disbelievers…” Quran 8:1 To 8:12
Background These present verses were revealed concerning the battle of Badr (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Muhammed Asad and Zohurul Hoque/Husain Nuri commentary on the Qur’an), which took place in the year of 2nd Hijri (624 AD). The causes in which it led to this battle… Read More ›
An Historical Examination Of The Sword Verse – Surah 9:5
Kaleef K. Karim This article seeks to examine chapter 9, verse 5 of the Quran in its historical context. Some claim that the verse ‘sanctions the killing of innocent people’, and this is how it was implemented by Prophet Mohammed (p). We shall respond to these claims in this piece. The verse (9:5) is one… Read More ›
‘Seek The Means To Him And Strive In His Cause…’ – Quran 5:35
Background Madinan verse. Analysing Verse “O you who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means [of nearness] to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed.” – Quran 5:35 In Islamic scripture, Muslims are commanded to perform five acts of worship. (1) Testifying that there is no god but God. (2) Praying… Read More ›
“Do Not Weaken In Pursuit Of The Enemy…” – Quran 4:104
Background Quran 4:104 was revealed just after the Battle of Uhud. The commentators on the Quran, such as Tafsir al-Jalalayn and Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas say, that the verse was directed specifically at the hostile Quraysh. When Muslims were persecuted for thirteen long years in Makkah, the small minority fled to Madinah for… Read More ›
Quran 3:172 – 173 – ‘Hamra al-Asad’ Or ‘Lesser Badr’
Background The verses below speak of a historical incident at Prophet Muhammed’s (p) life-time. These verses allude to an incident just after the Battle of Uhud. Some scholars say the verse refers to Hamra al-Asad, others say these verse allude an incident a year after the battle of Uhud, called the ‘lesser Badr‘. Analysing Verses… Read More ›
‘Those Who Were Harmed In My Cause Or Fought Or Were Killed…’ – Quran 3:195
Background This particular verse (3:195) was revealed concerning the Muslims who were persecuted and eventually fled their homeland. The verse was revealed as a result of Umm Salamah’s talk with the Messenger of God, asking the Prophet (p) is there a reward for those women who migrated, expelled and fought against the oppressors? Upon Umm… Read More ›
‘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 ›
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