Surah At-Tawba (9) — Ayah 71
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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71.2 This is the second special quality of the people of faith. Ma'ruf is that which the Shariah has declared as ma'ruf (i.e., good and virtuous), and munkar is that which the Shariah has declared as munkar (i.e., evil). It is not what people consider good or bad.
71.3 Salah is the most prominent act of worship among the rights of Allah, and zakah holds a distinguished status in terms of the rights of people. Therefore, by mentioning both specifically, it has been stated that they obey Allah and His Messenger in every matter.
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The Life of Believers in Contrast to Hypocrites:
Now, in this verse, the qualities of true believers are being mentioned in contrast to the hypocrites, and it is being explained that although hypocrites also remain among the Muslims and mingle with them, the moral temperament, habits, and characteristics of these two groups are completely different from each other. Hypocrites are pleased with evil deeds and assist in them, whereas believers not only avoid evil deeds themselves but also prevent others from them. Hypocrites do not practice good deeds themselves and also prevent others from them or create obstacles in such deeds, while believers themselves perform good deeds, encourage others to do them, and help and cooperate with each other in such deeds. The prayer of a hypocrite is for show, which he performs as a burdensome task, and likewise, he gives zakat considering it a penalty or fine so that he may be counted among the Muslims, whereas believers perform both these acts because they are the commands of Allah and His Messenger. They do these acts with joy in their hearts so that they may attain the pleasure of Allah. In this respect, although believers and hypocrites are parts of the same community, they are complete opposites of each other, and in this regard, there remains no doubt in the disbelief of the hypocrites, because they are the very antithesis of the believers.
