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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 ›
‘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 ›
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 ›
Expedition Of Ali Ibn Abi Talib To Yemen (Mudhij or Madhij)
Ali Ibn Abi talib was sent to Yemen (Mudhij or Madhij) to preach the message of Islam. To do missionary work. Some have claimed that Ali (ra) sole mission was to reduce and or force non-Muslims to convert to Islam. However, this is not true, given the fact that the reports (below) tell us that… Read More ›
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