Surah At-Tawba
Chapter 9 · Verse 71 · Revealed in Madinah
“The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Qualities of Faithful Believers
After Allah mentioned the evil characteristics of the hypocrites, He then mentioned the good qualities of the believers,
وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَـتِ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَآءُ بَعْضٍ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
Previous verses mentioned hypocrites - their conspiracies, hostilities, and the punishment waiting for them. The characteristic style of the Qur'an required that true believers should also be mentioned at this place giving a view of their life style, rewards and ranks. The verses cited above do just that.
What does this verse bring up for you today?