Quran Chapter
9 – 117 (Pt-11, Stg-2) (L-1255) - درس قرآن
Retaliation of sacrifice
Chapter Tawbah (Repentance)
– Surah – 9)
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
لَّقَد تَّابَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ وَٱلْمُهَٰجِرِينَ وَٱلْأَنصَارِ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُ فِى سَاعَةِ ٱلْعُسْرَةِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا كَادَ يَزِيغُ قُلُوبُ فَرِيقٍمِّنْهُمْ ثُمَّ تَابَ عَلَيْهِمْ إِنَّهُۥ بِهِمْ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ 117
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117.
Allah hath turned in mercy to the Prophet, and to the Muhaajiriin and
the Ansaar who followed him in the hour of hardship, after
the hearts of a party of them had almost swerved aside, then turned He unto
them in mercy. Lo! He is Full of Pity, Merciful for them-
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117. Laqattaa-bAllaahu ‘alan-Nabiyyi
wal-Muhaa-jiriina wal-‘Ansaaril-lazii-nattaba-‘uuhu fii
saa-‘atil-‘usrati mim- ba’-di maa kaada
yaziigu quluubu farii-qim-minhum summa taaba
‘alay-him. ‘InnaHuu bihim Ra-‘uufur- Rahiim.
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Commentary
Saa-‘atil-‘usrati – (the
hour of hardship), the word “Saa-‘ah” is used for a little time i.e. an
hour. Here it aims “the time”. ‘Usrah means “difficult, hard,
severe”. The aim from Saa-‘atil-‘usrati is the time of
preparation for the Battle of Tabuuk. At that time; there were
difficulties, distresses and extreme sufferings all around.
The Army of the Muslims, which
got ready at such time, is also called “Jayshil-‘usrah”. The
difficulties which were in front; have been mentioned as under:
1.
The people were tired,
because they had returned from a Battle recently.
2.
The weather was very
severe hot.
3.
It was season of
gathering crops of the dates. At such times, owners of the gardens must be
present.
4.
The distance of journey
was very long.
5.
The war was against a
very powerful enemy.
6.
The Muslim Army was
facing deficiency of food and war equipment. One date was provided to two
soldiers per day for food. At the end, many soldiers used to suck one date,
turn by turn, and then drink water.
7.
Riding (conveyance) was
not attainable. Ten soldiers used to ride on one camel turn by turn.
In such circumstances, it was
not possible for everyone to remain steadfast. Which spirit and steadiness was
proved by the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), Muhaajiriin and Ansaar {those
who quitted their native land (Makkah) and their helpers/friends
in Madinah}, that is an instance of its own. Any example of such
selflessness and faithfulness cannot be found anywhere in the world.
It is commanded in the verse
that the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and His true
faithful Companions (May Allah be pleased with them) remained steady and showed
such spirit in such hour of hardship, due to which Mercy of God Almighty took
them in Its Bosom.
The entire Muslims moved to
suffer from hardships and endure labors along with the Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him). Only a few persons remained behind without
any excuse, narration about whom will be discussed later on.
Those all people were entitled
by Allah Almighty to get His favors and honors. And those people who joined
them after evasion, they were also forgiven. Allah Almighty is Merciful and
Kind on the Muslims. Those deserve His Mercy; who help in hardship.
