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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 47:4 So, when you meet (in fight Jihâd in Allâh's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islâm), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allâh to continue in carrying out Jihâd against the disbelievers till they embrace Islâm (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allâh's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allâh, He will never let their deeds be lost, |
| Tafsir | Inciting the Believers to Fight Allah commands the Angels to fight and support the Believers Permission to fight; this is the first Ayah of Jihad The Support of the Angels Muslims invoke Allah for Help, Allah sends the Angels to help Them |
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 40:51 Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) in this world's life and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth, (i.e. Day of Resurrection), |
| Tafsir | The Promise of Victory and the Command to turn away from Idolators Allah will definitely help His Messenger The Opponents of Allah and His Messenger are the Losers |
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 33:26-27 And those of the people of the Scripture who backed them (the disbelievers) Allâh brought them down from their forts and cast terror into their hearts, (so that) a group (of them) you killed, and a group (of them) you made captives. And He caused you to inherit their lands, and their houses, and their riches, and a land which you had not trodden (before). And Allâh is Able to do all things. |
| Tafsir | Allah drove back the Confederates disappointed and lost The Campaign against Banu Qurayzah |
Read the Tafsir to discover the identities of the groups killed/captivated.
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 33:23 Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allâh [i.e. they have gone out for Jihâd (holy fighting), and showed not their backs to the disbelievers], of them some have fulfilled their obligations (i.e. have been martyred), and some of them are still waiting, but they have never changed [i.e.they never proved treacherous to their covenant which they concluded with Allâh] in the least. |
| Tafsir | The Command to follow the Messenger The Attitude of the Believers towards the Confederates |
The covenant with Allah refers to 9:111, it involves killing and being killed in return for admission to Paradise after being killed.
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 33:18 Allâh already knows those among you who keep back (men) from fighting in Allâh's Cause, and those who say to their brethren "Come here towards us," while they (themselves) come not to the battle except a little |
| Tafsir | How the Believers were tested, and the Position of the Hypocrites during the Battle of Al-Khandaq |
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 33:16 Say (O Muhammad to these hypocrites who ask your permission to run away from you): "Flight will not avail you if you flee from death or killing, and then you will enjoy no more than a little while!" |
| Tafsir | How the Believers were tested, and the Position of the Hypocrites during the Battle of Al-Khandaq |
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 29:10 Of mankind are some who say: "We believe in Allâh," but if they are made to suffer for the sake of Allâh, they consider the trial of mankind as Allâh's punishment, and if victory comes from your Lord, (the hypocrites) will say: "Verily! We were with you (helping you)." Is not Allâh Best Aware of what is in the breast of the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns). |
| Tafsir | The Attitudes of the Hypocrites and the Ways in which Allah tests People |
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 24:57 Consider not that the disbelievers can escape in the land. Their abode shall be the Fire, and worst indeed is that destination. . |
| Tafsir | Allah's Promise to the Believers that He would grant them Succession Making Preparations for War to strike Fear in the Hearts of the Enemies of Allah |
The subject matter is triumphalism. Be sure to read the tafsir.
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 24:55 Allâh has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practise their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islâm). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh). |
| Tafsir | Allah's Promise to the Believers that He would grant them Succession Altering the Religion of `Isa The Duties of the Muslims when They attain Power The Earth will be inherited by the Righteous The Treachery of the Hypocrites and the Attitude of the Believers |
This ayeh contains vital information which you must comprehend. Read the highlighted clause with great care until you understand its implications, then click the tafsir links and read them all.
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| Islam: Religion of peace. | 24:53 They swear by Allâh their strongest oaths, that if only you would order them, they would leave (their homes for fighting in Allâh's Cause). Say: "Swear you not; (this) obedience (of yours) is known (to be false). Verily, Allâh knows well what you do." |
| Tafsir | The Treachery of the Hypocrites and the Attitude of the Believers |