surah al maidah ayat 11
Translation:
O you who have believed, remember the favor of Allah upon you when a people determined to extend their hands [in aggression] against you, but He withheld their hands from you. And fear Allah. And upon Allah let the believers rely.
Explanation:
This verse reminds the believers of the favor of Allah upon them when a people determined to extend their hands [in aggression] against them, but He withheld their hands from them. This is a reminder of Allah’s protection and care for His believers.
The verse also calls on the believers to fear Allah and to rely on Him. This is because Allah is the only One who can protect them from their enemies and grant them victory.
The incident referred to in this verse is the Battle of the Trench.
The Battle of the Trench was a battle fought between the Muslims and the Quraysh in the fifth year of the Hijrah. The Quraysh, along with their allies, had gathered a large army to attack Medina. The Muslims, who were outnumbered, dug a trench around the city to defend themselves.
The Quraysh were unable to breach the trench and eventually gave up and returned to Mecca. This was a great victory for the Muslims and it showed the favor of Allah upon them.
The lessons that can be learned from this verse are:
- Allah is always protecting His believers.
- We should always fear Allah and rely on Him.
- We should be grateful for the favors of Allah.
This verse is a reminder of Allah’s power and protection. It is also a reminder of the importance of fearing Allah and relying on Him. We should always be grateful for the favors of Allah and we should never forget His protection.
surah al maidah ayat 12
Translation:
And indeed, Allah took the covenant of the Children of Israel and We raised up from among them twelve leaders. And Allah said, “I am with you. If you establish prayer and give zakah and believe in My messengers and support them and lend Allah a good loan, I will surely forgive your sins and admit you to gardens beneath which rivers flow. But whoever disbelieves after that among you has certainly gone astray from the right way.”
Explanation:
This verse reminds the believers of the covenant that Allah took from the Children of Israel. He appointed twelve leaders from among them and promised to be with them if they would establish prayer, give zakah, believe in His messengers, support them, and lend Allah a good loan. In return, He would forgive their sins and admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow.
The verse also warns the believers that whoever disbelieves after that has certainly gone astray from the right way.
The covenant referred to in this verse is the covenant that Allah took from the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai.
In the Torah, it is recorded that Allah spoke to Moses from Mount Sinai and gave him the Ten Commandments. He also gave Moses a set of laws and instructions to give to the Children of Israel. These laws and instructions included the requirement to establish prayer, give zakah, believe in Allah’s messengers, support them, and lend Allah a good loan.
The Children of Israel agreed to abide by these laws and instructions, and Allah made a covenant with them. He promised to be their God and to protect them as long as they obeyed His commandments.
The lessons that can be learned from this verse are:
- Allah is always willing to make a covenant with His believers.
- There are certain conditions that must be met in order to enter into a covenant with Allah.
- Those who break their covenant with Allah will be punished.
This verse is a reminder of the importance of keeping our promises to Allah. It is also a reminder of the rewards that await those who do so.
surah al maidah ayat 13
Translation:
So because of their breaking of the covenant, We cursed them and made their hearts hard. They distort the words from their [proper] places and have forgotten a portion of that of which they were reminded. And you will not cease to discover from them, except a few of them, deception. So pardon them and overlook [their faults]. Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.
Explanation:
This verse explains the consequences of the Children of Israel’s breaking of their covenant with Allah. Because they broke their covenant, Allah cursed them and made their hearts hard. This means that they were no longer able to understand or follow Allah’s guidance.
The verse also mentions that the Children of Israel distorted the words of Allah’s revelation. They changed the meaning of the words to suit their own desires. This is a serious offense, because it is a form of kufr (disbelief).
The verse also mentions that the Children of Israel forgot a portion of the knowledge that they had been given. This is a sign of their negligence and lack of care for Allah’s guidance.
The verse concludes by saying that the believers should pardon the Children of Israel and overlook their faults. This is because Allah loves the doers of good.
The lessons that can be learned from this verse are:
- Breaking one’s covenant with Allah is a serious offense.
- Those who break their covenant with Allah will be punished.
- Distorting the words of Allah’s revelation is a form of kufr (disbelief).
- Forgetting the knowledge that Allah has given us is a sign of negligence.
- We should pardon those who have wronged us and overlook their faults.
surah al maidah ayat 14
Translation:
And from those who say, “We are Christians,” We took their covenant, but they forgot a portion of that of which they were reminded. So We planted among them enmity and hatred until the Day of Resurrection. And Allah will inform them of what they used to do.
Explanation:
This verse explains the consequences of the Christians’ breaking of their covenant with Allah. Because they broke their covenant, Allah planted enmity and hatred among them. This means that they would be divided and would fight against each other.
The verse also mentions that the Christians forgot a portion of the knowledge that they had been given. This is a sign of their negligence and lack of care for Allah’s guidance.
The verse concludes by saying that Allah will inform the Christians of what they used to do. This means that they will be held accountable for their actions on the Day of Judgment.
The lessons that can be learned from this verse are:
- Breaking one’s covenant with Allah is a serious offense.
- Those who break their covenant with Allah will be punished.
- Enmity and hatred are signs of Allah’s displeasure.
- We should be careful not to forget the knowledge that Allah has given us.
- We will be held accountable for our actions on the Day of Judgment.
This verse is a reminder of the importance of keeping our promises to Allah. It is also a reminder of the rewards that await those who do so.
In addition to the lessons mentioned above, this verse can also be interpreted in a number of other ways.
For example, some scholars believe that this verse refers to the division of the Christian church into different sects. They argue that the Christians forgot the true teachings of Jesus Christ and instead followed the teachings of their own leaders. This led to the development of different sects of Christianity, each with its own beliefs and practices.
Other scholars believe that this verse refers to the conflict between the Christians and the Muslims. They argue that the Christians have always been hostile towards the Muslims and have fought against them on many occasions. This conflict is a result of the Christians’ refusal to accept the message of Islam.
Ultimately, the interpretation of this verse is up to the individual. However, there is no doubt that it is a powerful reminder of the consequences of breaking one’s covenant with Allah.
surah al maidah ayat 15
Translation:
O People of the Scripture, there has come to you Our Messenger making clear to you much of what you used to conceal of the Scripture and overlooking much. Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light and a clear Book.
Explanation:
This verse addresses the People of the Scripture, who are the Jews and the Christians. It tells them that a Messenger has come to them from Allah to make clear to them much of what they used to conceal of the Scripture. This means that the Messenger has come to explain the true meaning of the Torah and the Gospel, which had been distorted by the Jews and the Christians.
The verse also mentions that the Messenger has come to overlook much. This means that he has come to forgive the People of the Scripture for their past sins. This is a great mercy from Allah, because it gives the People of the Scripture a chance to start anew.
The verse concludes by saying that there has come to the People of the Scripture a light and a clear Book. The light is the Messenger himself, and the clear Book is the Quran. The Quran is a guide for all of humanity, and it contains the truth about Allah and His creation.
The lessons that can be learned from this verse are:
- Allah is merciful and forgiving.
- He has sent a Messenger to guide us to the truth.
- The Quran is a guide for all of humanity.
- We should be grateful for Allah’s mercy and guidance.
This verse is a reminder of the importance of following the Messenger of Allah and the Quran. It is also a reminder of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
