Page 71: Prophetic Lenience, Consultation, Divine Assistance, and the Great Favor of the Messenger
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 71
Surah Āl ʿImrān — Prophetic Lenience, Consultation, Divine Assistance, and the Great Favor of the Messenger
Verses 3:158–165 · Page 71
📖 About This Page
Page 71 highlights the noble character and leadership style of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), attributing his lenience and gentle disposition toward the companions to divine mercy. It instructs him to pardon them, seek forgiveness for them, and consult them in matters of governance, anchoring all final decisions in complete reliance upon Allah.
The verses address integrity regarding war spoils, warning against unfaithfulness (Ghūlul), and contrast those who pursue Allah's pleasure with those who draw His anger. The page reaches a poignant peak by reminding believers of the immense divine favor bestowed upon them when Allah sent a Messenger from among themselves to recite His verses, purify them, and teach them wisdom. It concludes by addressing the setback at Uhud in comparison with the victory at Badr, tracing its origin back to deviating from divine guidance.
Alhamdulillah, this structured sequence provides an authentic, chronological path to study and preserve these critical signs and records of faith.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 71)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
158. And whether you die or are killed, unto Allah you will be gathered.
159. So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].
160. If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely.
161. It is not [attributable] to any prophet that he would act unfaithfully [in regard to war booty]. And whoever betrays, [taking unlawfully], will come with what he took on the Day of Resurrection. Then will every soul be [fully] compensated for what it earned, and they will not be wronged.
162. So is one who pursues the pleasure of Allah like one who brings upon himself the anger of Allah and whose refuge is Hell? And wretched is the destination.
163. They are [varying] degrees in the sight of Allah, and Allah is Seeing of whatever they do.
164. Certainly did Allah confer [great] favor upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger from themselves, reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book [i.e., the Qur'an] and wisdom, although they had been before in manifest error.
165. Why [is it that] when a [single] disaster struck you [on the day of Uhud], although you had struck [the enemy in the battle of Badr] with one twice as great, you said, "From where is this?" Say, "It is from yourselves [i.e., due to your sin]." Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
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| فَبِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ Fa-Bi-Raḥmatin Min-Allāhi Linta Lahum | "So by mercy from Allah, you were lenient with them"—featured in verse 159, praising the soft, compassionate temperament granted to the Prophet (ﷺ). |
| وَمَا كَانَ لِنَبِيٍّ أَنْ يَغُلَّ Wa-Mā Kāna Li-Nabiyyin An Yaghulla | "And it is not for any prophet that he would act unfaithfully"—referenced in verse 161, completely absolving prophets of betrayal or dishonesty regarding war spoils. |
| مَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ Manna Allāh 'Alá Al-Mu'minīn | "Allah did confer great favor upon the believers"—highlighted in verse 164, referring to the blessing of sending Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) among them. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Idghām Bighunnah (Nasal Assimilation):
Blend static Nūn or Tanween into Yā', Nūn, Mīm, or Wāw with a 2-count nasal sound, as in raḥmatin min-allāh (verse 159) or nabiyyin an-yaghulla (verse 161).
Ikhfā' Ḥaqīqī (Concealment):
Conceal static Nūn or Tanween with a light nasal sound before Ikhfā' letters, as in min ḥawlika (verse 159) or min anfusihim (verse 164).
Qalqalah (Echoing / Rebound Sound):
Pronounce unvoweled Qalqalah letters (ق، ط، ب، ج، د) with a crisp bouncing vibration, such as the Qāf in yuqātil or Bā' in bi-idhni-llāh.
Madd 'Āriḍ li-s-Sukūn:
Extend the final vowel for 2, 4, or 6 counts when stopping at verse ends, such as al-mutawakkilīn (verse 159), al-baṣīr (verse 163), or qadīr (verse 165).
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure proper understanding, context, and transmission of meaning.
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