Theme
Freedom from the mushrikeen, exposure of the hypocrites, door of repentance open to all
Start and end of surah
The surah begins by declaring freedom from the idol-worshippers (mushrikeen) and to battle those who deserve to be fought and concludes by turning away from the mushrikeen who should not be fought. This shows the justice of Islam in dealing with the mushrikeen.
Topics in the surah
- The stages of the relation between the Muslims and the mushrikeen is mentioned in detail.
- The struggle in the path of Allah
- Crime of hypocrisy and exposing their characteristics
- Explanation about the spending of zakah which is one of the pillars of jihad (Verse 60)
- Allegiance to Allah is to exalt His religion. (Verse 111)
Lessons from the surah
- The surah warns the disbelievers and hypocrites, yet opens the door for repentance for all.
- This surah talks about the repentance of - the mushrikeen, the believers, from not relying on Allah, the hypocrites, the apostates, those who are hesitant, those who fled the battle and the repentance of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and his companions
Source: أول مرة أتدبر القرآن