Surah Taubah Ayat 44 (Verse) with Urdu & English Translation and Tafseer

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[09] Surah At-Taubah [The Repentance]

Ayat 44. Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day would not ask your leave to be exempted from fighting with their properties and their lives, and Allah is the All-Knower of Al-Muttaqun (the pious).

Tafseer of Surah Surah At-Taubah Ayat 44. Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day ask thee for no exemption from fighting with their goods and persons. And Allah knoweth well those who do their duty. Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, to be exempted from fighting with their properties and their lives. because they consider Jihad an act of worship. This is why when Allah called them to perform Jihad, they obeyed and hasten to act in His obedience, and Allah is the All-Knower of those who have Taqwa. Those who ask your leave, to remain behind, without a valid excuse, those who believe not in Allah and the Last Day, they do not hope for Allah's reward in the Hereafter for their good actions, and whose hearts are in doubt, about the validity of what you brought them, so in their doubts they waver.

Surah Taubah Ayat 43 (Verse) with Urdu & English Translation and Tafseer

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[09] Surah At-Taubah [The Repentance]

Ayat 43. May Allah forgive you (O Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH). Why did you grant them leave (for remaining behind, you should have persisted as regards your order to them to proceed on Jihad), until those who told the truth were seen by you in a clear light, and you had known the liars?

Tafseer of Surah Surah At-Taubah Ayat 43. Allah give thee grace! why didst thou grant them until those who told the truth were seen by thee in a clear light, and thou has proved the liars? Literally, "Allah give thee forgiveness!" But there is no question of fault here, and Imam Razi understands the expression to mean an exclamation-as one might say in English, "God bless you!" In Shakespeare "God save you!" is a simple friendly greeting, without any question of danger: e.g., in "Much Ado about  Nothing," iii. 2. 82. Note that in 3:152, last clause, "forgiveness" is put in juxtaposition to "grace" as having closely allied meanings. What the Holy Prophet PBUH had done in the Tabuk expedition was that he had been granting exemptions which may appear from a military point of view too liberal. He was actuated by motives of kindness as well as policy-kindness, because, in the urgency of the moment he did not wish anyone who had a real excuse to be refused exemption; and policy, because, if any one did not come with hearty good will, he would be a burden instead of a help to the army. The policy was justified, because in fact 30,000 men or more followed him. But that did not in any way justify the slackers, and in a review of the position, the slackers and hypocrites are justly condemned.

Surah Taubah Ayat 42 (Verse) with Urdu & English Translation and Tafseer,

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[09] Surah At-Taubah [The Repentance]

Ayat 42. Had it been a near gain (booty in front of them) and an easy journey, they would have followed you (O Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH)., but the distance (Tabuk expedition) was long for them, and they would swear by Allah, "If we only could, we would certainly have come forth with you(O Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH)" They destroy their ownselves, and Allah knows that they are liars.

Tafseer of Surah Surah At-Taubah Ayat 42. If there had been immediate gain (in sight), and the journey easy, they would (all) without doubt have followed thee, but the distance was long, (and weighed) on them. They would indeed swear by Allah, "If we only could, we should certainly have come out with you": They would destroy their own souls; for Allah doth know that they are certainly lying. The arts and excuses of the Hypocrites are here exposed. If there had been booty in sight or an easy walk-over, they would have come. All their oaths are false, and in taking the false oaths they are destroying their spiritual life. Indeed the backsliders are jeopardizing their own physical lives in hanging back. If the  enemy succeeded, they would all suffer.

Surah Taubah Ayat 40-41 (Verse) with Urdu & English Translation and Tafseer,

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[09] Surah At-Taubah [The Repentance]

Ayat 40. If you help him (Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH)  not (it does not matter), for Allah did indeed help him when the disbelievers drove him out, the second of two, when they (Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH) and Abu Bakr ) were in the cave, and he ( [SAWW](PBUH) said to his companion (Abu Bakr] (May Allah be pleased with him): "Be not sad (or afraid), surely Allah is with us." Then Allah sent down His Sakinah (calmness, tranquillity, peace, etc.) upon him, and strengthened him with forces (angels) which you saw not, and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowermost, while it was the Word of Allah that became the uppermost, and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.

Ayat 41. March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allah. This is better for you, if you but knew.

Tafseer of Surah Surah At-Taubah Ayat 40 & 41. 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. 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 Thawr , 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 them safety. They reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their power was irresistible. Literally, "the second of two," which afterwards became Abu Bakr's proud title. Cf. 9:26 . 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. 41. 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. 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.