Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 111 · Revealed in Madinah
“They will not harm you except for [some] annoyance. And if they fight you, they will show you their backs; then they will not be aided.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Virtues of the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ , the Best Nation Ever
Allah states that the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ is the best nation ever,
كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
In previous verses (98-101), it was shown how hostile to Muslims the people of the Book were and how they planned to bring religious harm to them. Mentioned in the present verse are their plans to harm Muslims materially. The last sentence carries the prophecy that they shall not succeed.
What does this verse bring up for you today?