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Jihad: “Whoever Strives Only Strives For The Benefit Of Himself…” – Quran 29:6
Background This verse was revealed in Madinah: “…the first ten verses of this Surah were revealed at Madinah…” (Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of the Qur’an – Online Source) Analysing Verse “And whoever strives only strives for [the benefit of] himself. Indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.”… Read More ›
Jihad: “Strive Against The Disbelievers And The Hypocrites…” – Surah 66:9
Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi). Analysing Verse “O Prophet, strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the destination.” – Quran 66:9 Related Article: ‘Strive’ Quran 66:9 These similar words are used in Surah Tawbah (9), verse 73 (see here:… Read More ›
“Others Fighting For The Cause Of Allah…” – Surah 73:20
Background This is a Makkan verse (Tafsir Ibn kathir). Fighting was only legislated when the Muslims were exiled out of Makkah to Madinah. However, there other scholars who are of the opinion that it was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Abdullah Yusuf Ali). Analysing Verse “Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in… Read More ›
Battle Of Tabuk: Quran 9:81-88
Background These verses relate to when the Muslims went out to the expedition Tabuk expedition (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Ibn Juzayy). Wherein the Muslims had to face a large army of the Byzantine (Roman) empire who had assembled in order to attack the Muslim community: ‘Answering Jihad:… Read More ›
“Permission To Fight Has Been Given To Those Who Are Being Fought…” Surah 22:39
Background This is one of the first verses revealed for fighting against the Quraysh who wronged and persecuted the believers for thirteen years. (Tafsir Ibn kathir, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah in Mukhtasar Zad Al-Ma’ad). Analysing Verses 22:39 Permission [to fight] has been given to those… Read More ›
Tabuk Expedition: Surah 9:120
Background This verse relates to the hypocrites who are getting admonished by God for not participating in the expedition of Tabuk (Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Ibn Juzayy). For more information on the expedition of Tabuk, please read the following article: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29” Analysing Verse “It… Read More ›
“Fought For The Cause Of Allah And Were Patient…” – Surah 16:110
Background Scholars are of the opinion that this verse was revealed in Makkah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad). [1] [2] Analysing Verse “Then, indeed your Lord, to those who emigrated after they had been compelled [to renounce their religion] and thereafter fought [for the cause of Allah ] and were patient – indeed, your Lord,… Read More ›
“When We Intend To Destroy A City…” – Surah 17:16
Background This verse was revealed in Makkah, Scholar Mawdudi comments: “The very first verse indicates that this Surah was revealed on the occasion of Mi`raj (Ascension). According to the Traditions and books on the life of the Holy Prophet, this event happened one year before Hijrah. Thus, this Surah is one of those which were… Read More ›
“Those Who Disbelieve, Garments Of Fire Will Be Cut Out…” Surah 22:19-23
Background These verses were revealed during Makkah: “As this Surah contains the characteristics of both the Makki and the Madani Surahs, the commentators have differed as to its period of revelation, but in the light of its style and themes we are of the opinion that a part of it (vv. 1-24) was sent down… Read More ›
JIHAD: “Strive Against The Disbelievers…” – Surah 25:52
Background This verse was revealed in Makkah: “It appears from its style and subject matter that, like Surah Al- Mu’minun, it was also revealed during the third stage of Prophethood at Makkah. Ibn Jarir and Imam Razi have cited a tradition of Dahhak bin Muzahim that this Surah was revealed eight years before Surah An… Read More ›
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