9:58 And among them are some who criticize you concerning the [distribution of] charities. If they are given from them, they approve; but if they are not given from them, at once they become angry. 59 If only they had been satisfied with what Allah and His Messenger gave them and said, "Sufficient for us… Continue reading Koran 9:58-59
9:56 And they swear by Allah that they are from among you while they are not from among you; but they are a people who are afraid. 57 If they could find a refuge or some caves or any place to enter [and hide], they would turn to it while they run heedlessly. Koran 9:56-57… Continue reading Koran 9:56-57
So let not their wealth or their children impress you. Allah only intends to punish them through them in worldly life and that their souls should depart [at death] while they are disbelievers. Koran 9:55 This is Muhammad's "sour grapes" from The Fox and the Grapes: Driven by hunger, a fox tried to reach some grapes hanging high on… Continue reading Koran 9:55
9:52 Say, "Do you await for us except one of the two best things while we await for you that Allah will afflict you with punishment from Himself or at our hands? So wait; indeed we, along with you, are waiting." 53 Say, "Spend willingly or unwillingly; never will it be accepted from you. Indeed,… Continue reading Koran 9:52-54
9:50 If good befalls you, it distresses them; but if disaster strikes you, they say, "We took our matter [in hand] before," and turn away while they are rejoicing 51 Say, "Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector." And upon Allah let the believers rely.… Continue reading Koran 9:50-51
And among them is he who says, "Permit me [to remain at home] and do not put me to trial." Unquestionably, into trial they have fallen. And indeed, Hell will encompass the disbelievers. Koran 9:49 One would think this verse is about disbelievers, Jews, Christians, polytheists, etc. Instead, this verse is about the Muslims whom… Continue reading Koran 9:49
They had already desired dissension before and had upset matters for you until the truth came and the ordinance of Allah appeared, while they were averse. Koran 9:48 The anonymous "They" is made clear by the demon-influenced and demon-possessed scholars of Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 9:48, who make clear what Muhammad and Allah can't: This occurred… Continue reading Koran 9:48
9:46 And if they had intended to go forth, they would have prepared for it [some] preparation. But Allah disliked their being sent, so He kept them back, and they were told, "Remain [behind] with those who remain." 47 Had they gone forth with you, they would not have increased you except in confusion, and… Continue reading Koran 9:46-47
9:43 May Allah pardon you, [O Muhammad]; why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars. 44 Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day would not ask permission of you to be excused… Continue reading Koran 9:43-45
Had it been an easy gain and a moderate trip, the hypocrites would have followed you, but distant to them was the journey And they will swear by Allah, "If we were able, we would have gone forth with you," destroying themselves [through false oaths], and Allah knows that indeed they are liars. Koran 9:42… Continue reading Koran 9:42
