As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 172-180. These verses concern the character of believers during the Battle of Uhud, punishment for trading belief for unbelief, and punishments for those who are stingy.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.As for those, who, even after their injuries during the Battle of Uhud, responded to the call of Allah and His Messenger to follow the Quraysh army which was gathering to attack again, there will be a great reward for such of those who do righteous deeds and refrain from evil,[172] and who, when the people told them: “Your enemies have mustered a great force against you: fear them,” grew more firm in their faith and replied: “Allah’s help is all-sufficient for us. He is the best protector.”[173] As a result, they returned home with blessings and grace from Allah and suffered no harm at all. Besides this, they had the honor of following what pleased Allah, and Allah is the Owner of mighty grace.[174] Now you must have realized that it was the Shaitãn who was trying to prompt you to fear his followers. But have no fear of them. Fear Me, if you are true believers.[175] 3:[172-175]
O Muhammad, let not those who rush headlong into unbelief grieve you; surely they can do absolutely no harm to Allah. Allah intends to give them no share in the Hereafter. They shall have a grievous punishment.[176] Those who barter away faith for unbelief will in no way harm Allah. They shall have a painful punishment.[177] Let not the unbelievers think that Our granting of respite is good for their souls. We grant them respite so that they may add more to their sins. They shall have a disgraceful punishment.[178] 3:[176-178]
Allah will not leave the believers in their present condition; you are in this condition only until He separates the Evil from the Good. Allah will not do this by disclosing to you the secrets of the unseen. As for disclosing the unseen, Allah chooses those of his Messengers whom He pleases. Therefore, believe in Allah and His Messenger. If you have faith and guard yourselves against evil, you shall have a great reward.[179] 3:[179]
Let not those who are stingy in giving for charity from what Allah has blessed them with, think that it is good for them: nay it is very bad for them. All the wealth they hoarded with stingy behavior will be hung around their necks like a collar on the Day of Resurrection. It is Allah who will inherit the heavens and the earth. Allah is well aware of all your actions.[180] 3:[180]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.