Surah At-Tawba
Chapter 9 · Verse 41 · Revealed in Madinah
“Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah. That is better for you, if you only knew.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Jihad is required in all Conditions
Sufyan Ath-Thawri narrated from his father from Abu Ad-Duha, Muslim bin Subayh, who said, "This Ayah,
انْفِرُواْ خِفَافًا وَثِقَالاً
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
In the fourth verse (41), the command given earlier has been repeated for emphasis. It is being said here that, once the Prophet of Allah orders people to come out for Jihad, they must come out as a matter of absolute obligation - for on the compliance of this command hinges all that is good for them.
What does this verse bring up for you today?