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I seek Allah’s protection/refuge/shelter from Shaitaan, the Accursed one.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Meaning:
At-Taubah means "The Repentance."
This Surah is also known as "Al Bara'ah" (taken from the first word of the Surah).
"Act of setting free or getting rid of obstructions by customs."
Introduction:
- This is the 9th Surah of Quran.
- This is "Madni" Surah.
- This Surah has 129 verses.
- Surah At-Taubah has 16 Ruku.
- It is the only Surah of Quran that does not begin with "Bismillah".
The subject matters of this Surah are mostly related to surah Al-Anfal.
Some parts of the Surah were revealed before the Battle of Tabuk, some parts during the Battle and other parts were revealed after it.
The main incidents occured during this time period were:
- The help of Hazrat Umer, Hazrat Abu Bakar, Hazrat Uthman,
- Help of Abdul Rehman Bin Awf.
- Sacrifices of Muslim Women.
- "Bakkaun" (Cries)
- Munafiqs appeared with their baseless rumors.
- Islamic Army sets off from Madinah.
- The Rain Prayers of Prophet(SAW).
- "Qaswa"( the Camel of the Messenger (SAW) got lost.
- The Prophet (SAW)'s Sermon in Tabuk.
- After staying in Tabuk for twenty days, the Prophet(SAW) set off from Tabuk toward Madinah.
- The Islamic army did not confront in Tabuk. However, it was a great victory to cover such a distance in such circumstances. The fact that the challenge was not responded was very significant showed the power of Islam.
It was built by a group of Munafiqs to target Muslims. Their aim was to divide the Islamic congregation even if it was on a small scale. It was demolished and burned down.
- Surah deals with the problems of peace and war.
- This Surah bases the theme on the Tabuk Expedition also known as Expedition of Usra.
- "Munafiqs" become active and started to stir up trouble.
- The conclusion of this Surah is:" Follow the Messenger who is gentle and compassionate and your greatest well-wisher, and trust in Allah, The Lord of the Universe."( Verse:128-129)
