Tag: Quran

‘Never Think Them To Be In Safety From Punishment…’ – Quran 3:188

Quran 3:118 And never think that those who rejoice in what they have perpetrated and like to be praised for what they did not do – never think them [to be] in safety from the punishment, and for them is a painful punishment. 3:188 – In order to understand this verse you have to read… 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 ›

‘Fighting Has Been Enjoined Upon You While It Is Hateful To You…’ – Quran 2:216

Background These verses (Quran 2:216-218) were revealed concerning an incident that happened in Nakhlah, in which Abd Allah b. Jahsh and his men killed a man by the name of Amr Ibn al-Hadrami, which belonged to the Quraysh (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas and Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Tafsir Ibn Kathir)… Read More ›

“Not equal Are The Believers… Who Strive, Fight In The Cause of Allah…” – Quran 4:94-95

Background Chapter 4, verse 94 was revealed concerning an incident with a man from the Banu Sulaym tribe (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn, and Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi). This tribe in the past attacked and killed many Muslims (See more here: 1, 2, 3, 4). Whereas 4:95, was revealed just before setting out to the Battle of Badr… Read More ›

Quran 3:140 – 143 Battle Of Uhud

Background Exegesis on the Quran say these verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, and Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi). The battle of Uhud took place as a consequence of the Quraysh losing at battle of Badr. The enemies having lost at Badr, they sought to revenge… Read More ›

“No Blame Shortening Prayer, If You fear Attack – Disbelievers Are Enemy…” – Quran 4:101 – 103

Background We learn that the background for these verses is that they were revealed after the battle of Uhud. Any time after the battle of Uhud. Mawdudi, Tafsir al-Jalalayn and Maulana Muhammed Ali, agree that these verses were revealed after Uhud. Tafsir al-Jalalayn and Mawdudi [1] go even more specific, saying that the verses on ‘fear… Read More ›

‘They Never Lost Assurance Due To What Afflicted Them In The Cause Of God’ – Quran 3:146

Background Exegesis on the Quran say this verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir). Analysing Verse Quran 3:146 And how many a prophet [fought and] with him fought many religious scholars. But they never lost assurance due to what afflicted them in the cause of God, nor did they weaken or… Read More ›

Quran 3:152 -158 Battle Of Uhud

Background The Quraysh came from Makkah to Madinah to fight the Muslims. This happened as a result of Quraysh losing at the battle of Badr, and hence they wanted revenge. These particular verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Tafsir al-Tustari and Ibn… Read More ›

Quran 3:165 – 169 Quraysh Declared War: Battle Of Uhud

Background As it has been explained before, the Quraysh having lost at the battle of Badr, they yearned for Muslim blood. And hence they mobilized their troops, travelled 100s of miles from their homes to attack Muslims in Madinah. The Prophet (p) having known they would come, he and his Companions got ready to engage… Read More ›

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