Surah An-Nisaa
Chapter 4 · Verse 88 · Revealed in Madinah
“What is [the matter] with you [that you are] two groups concerning the hypocrites, while Allah has made them fall back [into error and disbelief] for what they earned. Do you wish to guide those whom Allah has sent astray? And he whom Allah sends astray - never will you find for him a way [of guidance].”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Censuring the Companions for Disagreeing over the Hypocrites who Returned to Al-Madinah Before Uhud
Allah criticizes the believers for disagreeing over the hypocrites. There are conflicting opinions over the reason behind revealing this Ayah. Imam Ahmad recorded that Zayd bin Thabit said that Messenger of Allah ﷺ marched towards Uhud. However, some people who accompanied him went back to Al-Madinah, and the Companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ divided into two groups concerning them, one saying they should be killed and the other objecting. Allah sent down,
فَمَا لَكُمْ فِى الْمُنَـفِقِينَ فِئَتَيْنِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
The verses quoted above describe three groups of people about whom two injunctions have been given. The following narrations clarify events surrounding these groups:
What does this verse bring up for you today?