Surah Al-Anfaal
Chapter 8 · Verse 20 · Revealed in Madinah
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn from him while you hear [his order].”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Command to obey Allah and His Messenger
Allah commands His believing servants to obey Him and His Messenger and warns them against defying him and imitating the disbelievers who reject him. Allah said,
وَلاَ تَوَلَّوْاْ عَنْهُ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
The event of the battle of Badr which has been described in a somewhat detailed manner in the previous verses contains many lessons in hard advice and wisdom both for those who adhere to Islam and those who stick to disbelief. These appear intermittently during the course of relevant narrations and serve as warning signals.
What does this verse bring up for you today?