Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 21
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
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➋ This address of Musa (peace be upon him) to the Children of Israel was at the time when, after leaving Egypt, they were encamped in the Sinai Peninsula and manna and quails were being sent down upon them. (Ibn Kathir)
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21. 2 This refers to the same victory and help that Allah Almighty had promised them in the case of jihad.
21. 3 That is, do not turn away from jihad.
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The Delegation Sent to Inquire About the Condition of Palestine:
When Pharaoh was drowned in the Red Sea and the Children of Israel crossed over, this migration was directed towards their ancestral homeland, Palestine, which had been the center of preaching for Sayyiduna Ibrahim, Sayyiduna Ishaq, and Sayyiduna Yaqub (peace be upon them) and others. Allah Almighty informed Musa (peace be upon him) through revelation that he should take these emigrants with him and launch an attack on Palestine, and Allah Almighty would grant victory to the Children of Israel, thus returning their ancestral homeland to them. Accordingly, Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) encouraged them towards jihad and also gave them glad tidings of victory and help from Allah Almighty. However, these people thought that first they should become fully aware of the current conditions in Palestine, only then could they consider any matter of war. Thus, they themselves camped in the wilderness of Paran and sent twelve men from among themselves to assess the political situation of Palestine. When Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) sent these people, he emphasized that whatever the circumstances, they should come and inform only him, and not publicize it before everyone.
