Surah an-Nahl (The Bee ) 16 : 98
Translations
Pickthall
Yusuf Ali
Qur'an Dictionary
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| (16:98:1) fa-idhā So when |
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| (16:98:2) qarata you recite |
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| (16:98:3) l-qur'āna the Quran |
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| (16:98:4) fa-is'taʿidh seek refuge |
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| (16:98:5) bil-lahi in Allah |
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| (16:98:7) l-shayṭāni the Shaitaan |
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| (16:98:8) l-rajīmi the accursed |
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3. Surah Overview
The following internal evidence shows that this Surah was revealed during the last Makkan stage of Prophethood:
1. V. 41 clearly shows that persecution had forced some Muslims to emigrate to Abyssinia before the revelation of this Surah.
2. It is evident from v. 106 that at that time the persecution of the Muslims was at its height and a problem had arisen where Muslims under persecution were being forced to utter words of blasphemy.
3. V. 112-114 clearly refer to the end of a seven year famine that had struck Makkah some years after the beginning of Prophethood.
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11. Tafsir Zone
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Overview (Verses 98 - 100) Attitude to Qur’ānic Recitation The sūrah then speaks about the Qur’ān and the values to be observed when reciting it. It also mentions some of the false assertions the unbelievers used to make about it. “Whenever you read the Qur’ān, seek refuge with God from Satan, the accursed. He certainly has no power over those who believe and place their trust in their Lord. He has power only over those who are willing to follow him, and thus ascribe to him a share in God’s divinity.” (Verses 98-100) Seeking God’s refuge against Satan prepares the atmosphere such that it is more congenial for the recitation of God’s book. It gives a This is all generated by seeking refuge with God from Satan and his schemes. Yet it is made clear that Satan “has no power over those who believe and place their trust in their Lord.” (Verse 99) Those who appeal to God alone and purge their hearts of any loyalty to any other bond are free of Satan’s power. Much as he may whisper to them, their bond with God protects them from toeing his line. They may slip and commit errors, but they do not submit to Satan. They will always purge their hearts of Satan’s influence and turn to God in repentance. “He has power only over those who are willing to follow him, and thus ascribe to him a share in God’s divinity.” (Verse 100) It is such people who make Satan their patron, who allow their desires to dictate their actions under Satan’s influence that are subject to his power. Indeed some of them make Satan their Lord. Indeed some have even worshipped Satan, or a similar deity of evil. However, following Satan’s footsteps is a kind of associating him as a partner with God. |
Ibn Kathir (English)
Sayyid Qutb
Sha'rawi
Al Jalalain
Mawdudi
الطبري - جامع البيان
ابن كثير - تفسير القرآن العظيم
القرطبي - الجامع لأحكام
البغوي - معالم التنزيل
ابن أبي حاتم الرازي - تفسير القرآن
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
أبو إسحاق الثعلبي - الكشف والبيان
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
السيوطي - تفسير الجلالين
المختصر في التفسير — مركز تفسير
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Overview (Verses 98 - 100) Attitude to Qur’ānic Recitation The sūrah then speaks about the Qur’ān and the values to be observed when reciting it. It also mentions some of the false assertions the unbelievers used to make about it. “Whenever you read the Qur’ān, seek refuge with God from Satan, the accursed. He certainly has no power over those who believe and place their trust in their Lord. He has power only over those who are willing to follow him, and thus ascribe to him a share in God’s divinity.” (Verses 98-100) Seeking God’s refuge against Satan prepares the atmosphere such that it is more congenial for the recitation of God’s book. It gives a This is all generated by seeking refuge with God from Satan and his schemes. Yet it is made clear that Satan “has no power over those who believe and place their trust in their Lord.” (Verse 99) Those who appeal to God alone and purge their hearts of any loyalty to any other bond are free of Satan’s power. Much as he may whisper to them, their bond with God protects them from toeing his line. They may slip and commit errors, but they do not submit to Satan. They will always purge their hearts of Satan’s influence and turn to God in repentance. “He has power only over those who are willing to follow him, and thus ascribe to him a share in God’s divinity.” (Verse 100) It is such people who make Satan their patron, who allow their desires to dictate their actions under Satan’s influence that are subject to his power. Indeed some of them make Satan their Lord. Indeed some have even worshipped Satan, or a similar deity of evil. However, following Satan’s footsteps is a kind of associating him as a partner with God. |
