Tag: KILL

“They Fight In The Cause Of Allah, They Kill And Are Killed…” – Surah 9:111

Background Late Madinan verse. Analysing Verse 9:111 “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties [in exchange] for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed. [It is] a true promise [binding] upon Him in the Torah and the Gospel and… 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 ›

“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 ›

“Then Seize Them And Kill Them Wherever You Overtake Them…” – Quran 4:91

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 ›

‘Kill Them… Fitna (Disbelief) Is Worse Than Killing’? – Quran 2: 191 – 194

Background These verses were revealed at the treaty of Hudaybiyah, or just after it (Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Tafsir Jalalayn and Tafsir Ibn Kathir). Analysing Verses As noted from our previous article, we showed from Muslim and non-Muslim scholars that the verse was revealed at a time when the Muslims were being persecuted by the… Read More ›

‘Fight The Cause Of Allah… For The Oppressed…’ – Quran 4:71-77

Background Madinan verses. Analysing Verses 4:71 O you who have believed, take your precaution and [either] go forth in companies or go forth all together. 4:72 And indeed, there is among you he who lingers behind; and if disaster strikes you, he says,” Allah has favored me in that I was not present with them.”… 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 ›

‘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 ›