Surah al-Hujurat (The Chambers ) 49 : 7
Translations
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Yusuf Ali
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(49:7:1) wa-iʿ'lamū And know |
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(49:7:4) rasūla (is the) Messenger of Allah |
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(49:7:5) l-lahi (is the) Messenger of Allah |
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(49:7:7) yuṭīʿukum he were to obey you |
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(49:7:9) kathīrin much |
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(49:7:11) l-amri the matter |
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(49:7:12) laʿanittum surely you would be in difficulty |
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(49:7:14) l-laha Allah |
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(49:7:15) ḥabbaba has endeared |
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(49:7:16) ilaykumu to you |
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(49:7:17) l-īmāna the Faith |
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(49:7:18) wazayyanahu and has made it pleasing |
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(49:7:20) qulūbikum your hearts |
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(49:7:21) wakarraha and has made hateful |
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(49:7:22) ilaykumu to you |
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(49:7:23) l-kuf'ra disbelief |
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(49:7:24) wal-fusūqa and defiance |
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(49:7:25) wal-ʿiṣ'yāna and disobedience |
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(49:7:28) l-rāshidūna the guided ones |
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Explanatory Note
It appears that some Muslims wanted to take immediate action when they heard the first news reported by al-Walid ibn Uqbah. They advised the Prophet to immediately punish the al-Mustalaq tribe. In doing so, they were motivated by a keen desire to ensure the status of Islam and to act against those who refused to pay zakat. The next verse reminds them of the great blessing they had, namely the Prophet's presence in their midst. They should appreciate this blessing and be always mindful of its importance: "And know that God's Messenger is among you." (Verse 7)
This is a reality that we can very easily imagine because it actually happened. However, when we reflect on it, we see that it is superior, beyond imagination. Is it easy to imagine a continuous, dynamic contact between heaven and earth, witnessed by all, whereby heaven speaks to people on earth about their public and private affairs, correcting their errors one by one, and giving them advice about their most intimate affairs? Any one of them might do or say something, or even entertain a thought, and yet heaven is aware of it all. What happens next is that God informs His Messenger of what has taken place and directs him to do or say whatever is necessary about it. This is something so great that it might not be fully appreciated by some of those present at the time. Hence, they are reminded of it in this particular way: "And know that God's Messenger is among you." (Verse 7) In other words, be aware of this fact and give it its due importance.
One outcome of this new-found knowledge is that they must not act presumptuously in the presence of God and His Messenger. The Qur'an, however, puts this even more lucidly and forcefully, telling the Muslims that what God's Messenger decides on any matter, on the basis of God's revelation or inspiration, is good for them as it combines ease and mercy Had God's Messenger obeyed all their thoughts, they would have found matters far more difficult. God is more aware than them of what is of benefit to them. His Messenger represents mercy in everything he chooses for them: "Were he to comply with your inclinations in many a case, you would surely come to ham." (Verse 7) This implies that they should leave all their affairs in the hands of God and His Messenger. They should submit fully, surrendering themselves to God's will, implementing His orders as they receive them, and suggesting nothing to God's Messenger.
3. Surah Overview
This Surah is a collection of the commandments and instructions sent down on different occasions. Moreover, the hadith also show that most of these commandments were sent down during the final stage of the Prophet’s life at Madinah. For instance, the commentators of the Qur’an state that verse 4 was sent down concerning the Bani Tamim. This deputation had arrived in Madinah and started calling out to the Prophet from outside the apartments (hujurat) of his wives, and according to all biographical books on the Prophet’s life this deputation had visited Madinah in 9 A.H. Likewise, verse 6, a large number of the hadith confirm that it was sent down concerning Walid bin Uqbah whom the Prophet had sent to collect the financial obligation (Zakah) from the Bani al-Mustaliq, and it is known that he had become a Muslim on the conquest of Makkah.
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القرطبي - الجامع لأحكام
البغوي - معالم التنزيل
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ابن عاشور - التحرير والتنوير
ابن القيم - تفسير ابن قيّم
السيوطي - الدر المنثور
الشنقيطي - أضواء البيان
ابن الجوزي - زاد المسير
الآلوسي - روح المعاني
ابن عطية - المحرر الوجيز
الرازي - مفاتيح الغيب
أبو السعود - إرشاد العقل السليم
الزمخشري - الكشاف
البقاعي - نظم الدرر
الهداية إلى بلوغ النهاية — مكي ابن أبي طالب
القاسمي - محاسن التأويل
الماوردي - النكت والعيون
السعدي - تيسير الكريم الرحمن
عبد الرحمن الثعالبي - الجواهر الحسان
السمرقندي - بحر العلوم
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الشوكاني - فتح القدير
النيسابوري - التفسير البسيط
أبو حيان - البحر المحيط
البيضاوي - أنوار التنزيل
النسفي - مدارك التنزيل
ابن جُزَيّ - التسهيل لعلوم التنزيل
علي الواحدي النيسابوري - الوجيز
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