Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 163 · Revealed in Madinah
“They are [varying] degrees in the sight of Allah, and Allah is Seeing of whatever they do.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Among the Qualities of Our Prophet Muhammad are Mercy and Kindness
Allah addresses His Messenger and reminds him and the believers of the favor that He has made his heart and words soft for his Ummah, those who follow his command and refrain from what he prohibits.
فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary:
The verse مَا كَانَ لِنَبِيٍّ أَن يَغُلَّ translated as, 'And it is not (conceivable) for a prophet to misappropriate the spoils - 161', has a particular back-ground of its revelation. As a corollary, the problem of 'Ghulul', that is, misappropriation in the spoils, comes into focus.
What does this verse bring up for you today?