Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Chapter 3 · Verse 177 · Revealed in Madinah
“Indeed, those who purchase disbelief [in exchange] for faith - never will they harm Allah at all, and for them is a painful punishment.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Comforting the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Allah said to His Prophet,
وَلاَ يَحْزُنكَ الَّذِينَ يُسَـرِعُونَ فِى الْكُفْرِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Previous verses mentioned the treachery and ill-will of the hypocrites. The present verses comfort the Holy Prophet ﷺ asking him not to grieve over the mischief made by the disbelievers for they cannot harm him in any way.
The last verse (178) carries a refutation of the false notion about disbelievers: How can they, while obviously prospering in the present world, be regarded as victims of Allah's wrath and rejection?
What does this verse bring up for you today?