Surah Al-Maaida (5) — Ayah 51
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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51. 2 Every person can observe the reality stated by the Quran that although the Jews and Christians have severe differences and mutual hatred and enmity in terms of beliefs, despite this, they are supporters, allies, and protectors of each other against Islam and Muslims.
51. 3 It is stated regarding the circumstances of the revelation of these verses that Hazrat Ubadah bin Samit Ansari ؓ and the chief of the hypocrites Abdullah bin Ubayy were both allies of the Jews since the era of ignorance. When the Muslims achieved victory at Badr, Abdullah bin Ubayy also professed Islam. Meanwhile, the Jews of Banu Qaynuqa caused a disturbance a few days later and were expelled, upon which Hazrat Ubadah ؓ declared disassociation from his Jewish allies. But Abdullah bin Ubayy, on the contrary, made every possible effort to save the Jews. Upon this, these verses were revealed.
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Prohibition of Friendship with Jews and Christians:
Outward cordial relations, tolerance, and good conduct with disbelievers (especially when they are dhimmis or under a treaty) is one thing, and considering them trustworthy friends and making them so is another matter. In this regard, also see the footnote of verse 28 of Surah Al-Imran ﴿اِلَّآ اَنْ تَتَّقُوْا مِنْهُمْ تُقيٰةً﴾. In this verse, it is especially being instructed that although the mutual differences of Jews and Christians are severe, and there are intense sectarian differences and enmity between these two groups, yet for the sake of enmity against Islam, they all sit together and make compromises. Therefore, none of them can ever be your true and trustworthy friend. So, you too should not increase bonds of love with them nor consider them worthy of friendship. Whenever they get the opportunity, they will leave no stone unturned in harming you, and if any Muslim maintains friendship with them and professes love for them, then he is not a Muslim; consider him as one of them. Such people cannot attain the right path, and you should also be cautious of such people.
