The Disbelievers [9:123] O you who believe, you shall fight the disbelievers who attack you—let them find you stern—and know that GOD is with the righteous.
The Importance of Religious Education (9:122)
The Importance of Religious Education [9:122] When the believers mobilize, not all of them shall do so. A few from each group shall mobilize by devoting their time to studying the religion. Thus, they can pass the knowledge on to their people when they return, that they may remain religiously informed. Does this only apply … Continue reading The Importance of Religious Education (9:122)
Do Not Abandon the Messenger (9:118 – 9:121)
Do Not Abandon the Messenger [9:118] Also (redeemed were) the three who stayed behind. The spacious earth became so straitened for them, that they almost gave up all hope for themselves. Finally, they realized that there was no escape from GOD, except to Him. He then redeemed them that they may repent. GOD is the Redeemer, Most Merciful. [9:119] O … Continue reading Do Not Abandon the Messenger (9:118 – 9:121)
You Shall Disown God’s Enemies Abraham Disowned His Father (9:113 – 9:117)
You Shall Disown God's Enemies Abraham Disowned His Father [9:113] Neither the prophet, nor those who believe shall ask forgiveness for the idol worshipers, even if they were their nearest of kin, once they realize that they are destined for Hell. [9:114] The only reason Abraham asked forgiveness for his father was that he had … Continue reading You Shall Disown God’s Enemies Abraham Disowned His Father (9:113 – 9:117)
The Believers (9:112)
The Believers [9:112] They are the repenters, the worshipers, the praisers, the meditators, the bowing and prostrating, the advocators of righteousness and forbidders of evil, and the keepers of GOD's laws. Give good news to such believers.
The Most Profitable Investment (9:111)
The Most Profitable Investment [9:111] GOD has bought from the believers their lives and their money in exchange for Paradise. Thus, they fight in the cause of GOD, willing to kill and get killed. Such is His truthful pledge in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran—and who fulfills His pledge better than GOD? You shall rejoice in making … Continue reading The Most Profitable Investment (9:111)
Do Not Pray in Those Masjids (9:108 – 9:110)
Do Not Pray in Those Masjids [9:108] You shall never pray in such a masjid. A masjid that is established on the basis of righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your praying therein. In it, there are people who love to be purified. GOD loves those who purify themselves. [9:109] Is one who establishes … Continue reading Do Not Pray in Those Masjids (9:108 – 9:110)
Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger (9:107)
Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger* [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose GOD and His messenger. They solemnly swear: "Our intentions are honorable!" GOD bears witness that they are liars. *9:107 Any masjid where the practices are not devoted absolutely to God … Continue reading Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger (9:107)
Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites (9:101 – 9:106)
Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites* [9:101] Among the Arabs around you, there are hypocrites. Also, among the city dwellers, there are those who are accustomed to hypocrisy. You do not know them, but we know them. We will double the retribution for them, then they end up committed to a terrible retribution. *9:101 The hypocrites … Continue reading Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites (9:101 – 9:106)
The Arabs (9:97 – 9:100)
The Arabs [9:97] The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. [9:98] Some Arabs consider their spending (in the cause of God) to be a loss, and even wait in anticipation that a disaster may hit you. It is they … Continue reading The Arabs (9:97 – 9:100)
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