Tag: Quran
“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 ›
“Believers Strive With Wealth, And Lives For Cause Of Allah…” – Surah 49:15
Background This verse was revealed towards the end of Prophet Muhammed’s (p) life-time in Madinah (Mawdudi). [1] Analysing Verse “The (true) believers are those only who believe in Allah and His messenger and afterward doubt not, but strive with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah. Such are the sincere.” – Quran… Read More ›
Quran 48:15 – 26 Battle Of Khaybar
Background: These verses were revealed in Madinah: “Traditions concur that it was sent down in Dhil-Qadah, A. H. 6, at a time when the Holy Prophet was on his return journey to Madinah after concluding the Truce of Hudaibiyah with the disbelievers of Makkah.” (Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of… Read More ›
“Precise Surah Is Revealed And Fighting Is Mentioned…” – Surah 47:20-21
Background Early Madinan verse. Analysing Verses 47:20 Those who believe say, “Why has a surah not been sent down? But when a precise surah is revealed and fighting is mentioned therein, you see those in whose hearts is hypocrisy looking at you with a look of one overcome by death. And more appropriate for them… Read More ›
Jihad: “They Would Go Forth In Allah’s Cause…” Quran 24:53 – 55
Background These verses were revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad). Analysing Verses 24:53 And they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that if you ordered them, they would go forth [in Allah’s cause]. Say, “Do not swear. [Such] obedience is known. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with that which you do.” 24:55 Allah has… Read More ›
“Those Who Malign Allah And His Messenger…” – Quran 33:57
Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi). [1] Analysing Verse “Lo! those who malign Allah and His messenger, Allah hath cursed them in the world and the Hereafter, and hath prepared for them the doom of the disdained.” – Quran 33:57 33:57 – In this verse God is speaking about those who make up… Read More ›
“God Loves Those Who Fight In His Cause As Though They Are A Single Structure…” – Surah 61:4
Background This verse was revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Ruhul Ma’ani, and Tafsir Anwarul Bayan). This battle ensued as a consequence of Quraysh getting defeated at the battle of Badr. Hence, the Quraysh promised to come back the following year to fight the Muslims. For more information… Read More ›
After-Life: Quran 56:92-94
Background These verses were revealed in Makkah: “According to the chronological order that Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas has given of the Surahs, first Surah Ta Ha was sent down, then Al-Waqi’ah and then Ash-Shu`ara'(Suyuti: Al-Itqan). The same sequence has been reported from Ikrimah (Baihaqi: Dala’il an Nubuwwat). This is supported also by the story that… Read More ›
“When Tyranny Strikes Them, They Defend Themselves…” – Quran 42:39-43
Background These verse were revealed in Makkah (Mecca). Dr. Muhammad Asad: “The Forty-Second Surah Ash-Shura (Consultation) Mecca Period: THE BEGINNING and the end of this surah stress the reality of divine revelation, and the fact that all prophets, at all times, preached one and the same essential truth – namely, the existence and oneness of… Read More ›
“Those With Him Are Severe Against The Unbelievers…” Surah 48:29
Background Historical sources tell us that this verse was sent down in A. H. 6 (Islamic calendar). At the time, Prophet Muhammad was returning to Madinah when he concluded the Truce of Hudaiybiyah with Quraysh. Analysing Verse “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate… Read More ›
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