![Photo: Towards understanding few verses of surah Tawba.
" If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:40]
The Tabuk expedition was not a failure. Though some hesitated, many more joined in. But a more striking example was when the Prophet was forced to leave Makkah and performed his famous Hijrah. His enemies plotted for his life. He had already sent his followers on to Madinah. Ali had volunteered to face his enemies in his house. His single companion was Abu Bakr. The two concealed themselves in the cave of Thaur, three miles from Makkah, for three nights, with the enemy prowling around in great numbers in fruitless search of them. "We are but two, " said Abu Bakr, "Nay, " said Muhammad, "For ALLAH is with us, " Faith gave their minds peace, and ALLAH gave safety. They reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their power was irresistible.
"But ALLAH did pour His calm on the Messenger and on the Believers, and sent down forces which ye saw not: He punished the Unbelievers: thus doth He reward those without Faith. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:26]
Sakin: calm, peace, security, tranquility. The Prophet never approved of over-weening confidence, or reliance merely upon human strength, or human resources or numbers. In the hour of danger and seeming disaster, he was perfectly calm, and with cool courage relied upon the help of ALLAH, Whose standard he carried. His calmness inspired all around him, and stopped the rout of those who had turned their backs. It was with ALLAH's help that they won, and their victory was complete. They followed it up with an energetic pursuit of the enemies, capturing their camps, their flocks and herds, and their families, whom they had boastfully brought with them in expectation of an easy victory.
The two were in the Cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear for ALLAH is with us": then ALLAH sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers.
The superlatives in the Arabic I have rendered by the periphrases, "humbled to the depths" and "exalted to the heights. " as they accord better with the genius of the English-language. The enemies of Islam had boasted that they would root it out: the result showed them up as ridiculous and despicable.
"Go ye forth, (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the Cause of ALLAH. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:41]
Whether equipped lightly or heavily: to be taken both literally and metaphorically. All were invited, and they were to bring such resources as they had-lightly armed or heavily armed, on foot or mounted, experienced men for posts of danger, raw men for duties for which they were fit-all would and should help. Even those who were too old or feeble to go could contribute such money or resources as they had.
Sadaq Allah.
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Towards understanding few verses of surah Tawba.
" If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:40]
The Tabuk expedition was not a failure. Though some hesitated, many more joined in. But a more striking example was when the Prophet was forced to leave Makkah and performed his famous Hijrah. His enemies plotted for his life. He had already sent his followers on to Madinah. Ali had volunteered to face his enemies in his house. His single companion was Abu Bakr. The two concealed themselves in the cave of Thaur, three miles from Makkah, for three nights, with the enemy prowling around in great numbers in fruitless search of them. "We are but two, " said Abu Bakr, "Nay, " said Muhammad, "For ALLAH is with us, " Faith gave their minds peace, and ALLAH gave safety. They reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their power was irresistible.
"But ALLAH did pour His calm on the Messenger and on the Believers, and sent down forces which ye saw not: He punished the Unbelievers: thus doth He reward those without Faith. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:26]
Sakin: calm, peace, security, tranquility. The Prophet never approved of over-weening confidence, or reliance merely upon human strength, or human resources or numbers. In the hour of danger and seeming disaster, he was perfectly calm, and with cool courage relied upon the help of ALLAH, Whose standard he carried. His calmness inspired all around him, and stopped the rout of those who had turned their backs. It was with ALLAH's help that they won, and their victory was complete. They followed it up with an energetic pursuit of the enemies, capturing their camps, their flocks and herds, and their families, whom they had boastfully brought with them in expectation of an easy victory.
The two were in the Cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear for ALLAH is with us": then ALLAH sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers.
The superlatives in the Arabic I have rendered by the periphrases, "humbled to the depths" and "exalted to the heights. " as they accord better with the genius of the English-language. The enemies of Islam had boasted that they would root it out: the result showed them up as ridiculous and despicable.
"Go ye forth, (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the Cause of ALLAH. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:41]
Whether equipped lightly or heavily: to be taken both literally and metaphorically. All were invited, and they were to bring such resources as they had-lightly armed or heavily armed, on foot or mounted, experienced men for posts of danger, raw men for duties for which they were fit-all would and should help. Even those who were too old or feeble to go could contribute such money or resources as they had.
Sadaq Allah.
" If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:40]
The Tabuk expedition was not a failure. Though some hesitated, many more joined in. But a more striking example was when the Prophet was forced to leave Makkah and performed his famous Hijrah. His enemies plotted for his life. He had already sent his followers on to Madinah. Ali had volunteered to face his enemies in his house. His single companion was Abu Bakr. The two concealed themselves in the cave of Thaur, three miles from Makkah, for three nights, with the enemy prowling around in great numbers in fruitless search of them. "We are but two, " said Abu Bakr, "Nay, " said Muhammad, "For ALLAH is with us, " Faith gave their minds peace, and ALLAH gave safety. They reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their power was irresistible.
"But ALLAH did pour His calm on the Messenger and on the Believers, and sent down forces which ye saw not: He punished the Unbelievers: thus doth He reward those without Faith. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:26]
Sakin: calm, peace, security, tranquility. The Prophet never approved of over-weening confidence, or reliance merely upon human strength, or human resources or numbers. In the hour of danger and seeming disaster, he was perfectly calm, and with cool courage relied upon the help of ALLAH, Whose standard he carried. His calmness inspired all around him, and stopped the rout of those who had turned their backs. It was with ALLAH's help that they won, and their victory was complete. They followed it up with an energetic pursuit of the enemies, capturing their camps, their flocks and herds, and their families, whom they had boastfully brought with them in expectation of an easy victory.
The two were in the Cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear for ALLAH is with us": then ALLAH sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers.
The superlatives in the Arabic I have rendered by the periphrases, "humbled to the depths" and "exalted to the heights. " as they accord better with the genius of the English-language. The enemies of Islam had boasted that they would root it out: the result showed them up as ridiculous and despicable.
"Go ye forth, (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the Cause of ALLAH. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew. "
[Surah Al Tawbah 9:41]
Whether equipped lightly or heavily: to be taken both literally and metaphorically. All were invited, and they were to bring such resources as they had-lightly armed or heavily armed, on foot or mounted, experienced men for posts of danger, raw men for duties for which they were fit-all would and should help. Even those who were too old or feeble to go could contribute such money or resources as they had.
Sadaq Allah.
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