Surah At-Tawba (9) — Ayah 56
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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The Helplessness and Compulsion of the Hypocrites:
These hypocrites were living in Medina in a state of extreme helplessness and destitution. They cherished disbelief in their hearts, but living in Medina, they could neither express nor declare it, because at that time the Islamic government had become a dominant power, and by expressing disbelief, they could be beaten not only by the Muslims but even by their own children. Nor could they leave Medina for another place, because in doing so, they would have to give up their properties, to which their lives were attached, and which were the result of their lifetime’s lawful and unlawful earnings. Therefore, they were compelled to adopt the path of hypocrisy. Yet, even in this state, they found no peace. Outwardly, they had to perform the five daily prayers and also give charity and alms, both of which were extremely unpleasant for them. Further humiliation was that the Muslims did not consider them Muslims, and their condition became like that of the washerman’s dog—belonging neither to the home nor to the riverbank. And they were cowardly in this respect: that they could not even share their miserable state with anyone.
