Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 143
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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143. 2. رایتموہ and تنظرون — both have the same meaning, i.e., to see. Two words are used for emphasis and exaggeration. That is, in the glitter of swords, the sharpness of spears, the onslaught of arrows, and the ranks of brave warriors, you witnessed death very clearly. (Ibn Kathir and Fath al-Qadeer)
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Do Not Wish for Death or Confrontation with the Enemy:
In this verse, another scene from the Battle of Uhud is presented. When the Muslims initially faced defeat, those Companions ؓ who had been deprived of participating in the Battle of Badr, after hearing about the virtues of the martyrs of Badr, used to wish that if Allah granted such an opportunity again, they would give their lives in the path of Allah and attain the ranks of martyrdom. At the time of consultation, it was these very Companions ؓ who insisted that the battle should be fought outside Madinah in the open field. However, when defeat occurred, some among these Companions ؓ also fled. In this verse, the address is to those very people: what you desired has come before you. Now, what is the meaning of retreating? In this context, there is a hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ said: Do not wish for confrontation with the enemy. And when such a situation arises, then show steadfastness.
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