سُوْرَةُ النِّسَآءِ
Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 71
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ خُذُوا۟ حِذْرَكُمْ فَٱنفِرُوا۟ ثُبَاتٍ أَوِ ٱنفِرُوا۟ جَمِيعًا ﴿71﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
O you who believe! Take your precautions, and either go forth (on an expedition) in parties, or go forth all together.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا
yāayyuhā
O you
ٱلَّذِينَ
alladhīna
who
ءَامَنُوا۟
āmanū
believe[d]
خُذُوا۟
khudhū
Take
حِذْرَكُمْ
ḥidh'rakum
your precautions
فَٱنفِرُوا۟
fa-infirū
and advance
ثُبَاتٍ
thubātin
(in) groups
أَوِ
awi
or
ٱنفِرُوا۟
infirū
advance
جَمِيعًۭا
jamīʿan
all together
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
71. O you who believe! Take your precautions, then either go forth in detachments or go forth all together.
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The Condition of the Muslims After the Battle of Uhud and the Commands:
This verse was revealed during the period when the Muslims had once faced defeat in the field of Uhud, and Abu Sufyan, upon his return, had announced his victory in his address. The effect of this was that the courage of the Jews, hypocrites, and the tribes surrounding Madinah increased, and they intensified their efforts in enmity against Islam. Often, such news would come that a certain tribe was preparing for war, or that another tribe was advancing towards Madinah to attack the Muslims. During this period, repeated acts of treachery were committed against the Muslims. Their preachers would be deceitfully invited and then killed, and outside the boundaries of Madinah, the lives and property of Muslims were not safe. A constant state of fear and terror prevailed over Madinah. In these circumstances, Allah Almighty instructed the Muslims, firstly, to always remain cautious and alert, and to keep their weapons with them. Secondly, not to travel alone, but whenever setting out on a journey, to go in groups or all together.
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The Condition of the Muslims After the Battle of Uhud and the Commands:
This verse was revealed during the period when the Muslims had once faced defeat in the field of Uhud, and Abu Sufyan, upon his return, had announced his victory in his address. The effect of this was that the courage of the Jews, hypocrites, and the tribes surrounding Madinah increased, and they intensified their efforts in enmity against Islam. Often, such news would come that a certain tribe was preparing for war, or that another tribe was advancing towards Madinah to attack the Muslims. During this period, repeated acts of treachery were committed against the Muslims. Their preachers would be deceitfully invited and then killed, and outside the boundaries of Madinah, the lives and property of Muslims were not safe. A constant state of fear and terror prevailed over Madinah. In these circumstances, Allah Almighty instructed the Muslims, firstly, to always remain cautious and alert, and to keep their weapons with them. Secondly, not to travel alone, but whenever setting out on a journey, to go in groups or all together.
