Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 249 Tafseer

Para 2 - سَیَقُوْلُ

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بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ

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فَلَمَّا فَصَلَ طَالُوْتُ بِالْجُنُوْدِۙ-قَالَ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ مُبْتَلِیْكُمْ بِنَهَرٍۚ-فَمَنْ شَرِبَ مِنْهُ فَلَیْسَ مِنِّیْۚ-وَ مَنْ لَّمْ یَطْعَمْهُ فَاِنَّهٗ مِنِّیْۤ اِلَّا مَنِ اغْتَرَفَ غُرْفَةًۢ بِیَدِهٖۚ-فَشَرِبُوْا مِنْهُ اِلَّا قَلِیْلًا مِّنْهُمْؕ-فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَهٗ هُوَ وَ الَّذِیْنَ اٰمَنُوْا مَعَهٗۙ-قَالُوْا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا الْیَوْمَ بِجَالُوْتَ وَ جُنُوْدِهٖؕ-قَالَ الَّذِیْنَ یَظُنُّوْنَ اَنَّهُمْ مُّلٰقُوا اللّٰهِۙ- كَمْ مِّنْ فِئَةٍ قَلِیْلَةٍ غَلَبَتْ فِئَةً كَثِیْرَةًۢ بِاِذْنِ اللّٰهِؕ-وَ اللّٰهُ مَعَ الصّٰبِرِیْنَ(249) وَ لَمَّا بَرَزُوْا لِجَالُوْتَ وَ جُنُوْدِهٖ قَالُوْا رَبَّنَاۤ اَفْرِغْ عَلَیْنَا صَبْرًا وَّ ثَبِّتْ اَقْدَامَنَا وَ انْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكٰفِرِیْنَﭤ(250)

Kanz ul Iman Kanz ul Irfan

English translation of Kanz-ul-Imaan

When Taaloot then departed from the city along with the armies, he said, 'Indeed, Allah will test you with a stream, so whoever drinks its water is not mine, and whoever does not drink is mine except the one who takes it in his cupped palm.' So, they all drank of it except a few. Then, when Taaloot and the believers alongside him had crossed the stream, they said, 'We do not have the power this day to face Jaaloot (Goliath) and his armies.' Those who were certain of meeting Allah said that 'Many a time, a smaller group has overcome a bigger group by the command of Allah. And Allah is with those who are patient.' Then, when they confronted Jaaloot and his armies, they submitted, 'O our Lord, shower patience upon us, and keep our feet firm, and help us against the disbelievers.'

Commentary

This account reveals how it is better to test people before Jihad as any retreat or cowardice amid the battle could be catastrophic. Rigorous training in times of peace aids battle preparation and overcoming smaller obstacles before a major test strengthens one’s fortitude.

In battle, one should complement reliance on material means with prayers to Allah Almighty for patience, steadfastness, and support against the enemy so that with the apparent means, the help of Allah Almighty is also attained.

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