Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:201

The Whispering of Shaytan and the People of Taqwa Allah mentions His servants who have Taqwa, obeying His orders, and avoid what He forbade: إِذَا مَسَّهُمْ (when comes to them) an evil thought, or anger, or the whispers of Shaytan cross their mind, or intend to err, or commit an error, تَذَكَّرُواْ (they remember) Allah’s […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:202

The Whispering of Shaytan and the People of Taqwa Allah mentions His servants who have Taqwa, obeying His orders, and avoid what He forbade: إِذَا مَسَّهُمْ (when comes to them) an evil thought, or anger, or the whispers of Shaytan cross their mind, or intend to err, or commit an error, تَذَكَّرُواْ (they remember) Allah’s […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:203

Idolators ask to witness Miracles `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas commented on Allah’s statement, قَالُواْ لَوْلاَ اجْتَبَيْتَهَا (they say, “Why have you not brought it”) “They say, `Why have you not received a miracle”‘, or, “Why have you not initiated or made it” Ibn Jarir reported that, `Abdullah bin Kathir said that […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:204

The Order to listen to the Qur’an After Allah mentioned that this Qur’an is a clear evidence, guidance and mercy for mankind, He commanded that one listen to the Qur’an when it is recited, in respect and honor of the Qur’an. This is to the contrary of the practice of the pagans of Quraysh, who […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:205

Remembering Allah in the Mornings and Afternoons Allah ordains that He be remembered more often in the mornings and the afternoons. Just as He ordered that He be worshipped during these two times when He said, وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ قَبْلَ طُلُوعِ الشَّمْسِ وَقَبْلَ الْغُرُوبِ (And glorify the praises of your Lord, before the rising of […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:206

Remembering Allah in the Mornings and Afternoons Allah ordains that He be remembered more often in the mornings and the afternoons. Just as He ordered that He be worshipped during these two times when He said, وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ قَبْلَ طُلُوعِ الشَّمْسِ وَقَبْلَ الْغُرُوبِ (And glorify the praises of your Lord, before the rising of […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:197

Idols do not create, help, or have Power over Anything Allah admonishes the idolators who worshipped idols, rivals and images besides Him, although these objects were created by Allah, and neither own anything nor can they bring harm or benefit. These objects do not see or give aid to those who worship them. They are […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:198

Idols do not create, help, or have Power over Anything Allah admonishes the idolators who worshipped idols, rivals and images besides Him, although these objects were created by Allah, and neither own anything nor can they bring harm or benefit. These objects do not see or give aid to those who worship them. They are […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:199

Showing Forgiveness `Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam commented on Allah’s statement, خُذِ الْعَفْوَ (Show forgiveness) “Allah commanded Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to show forgiveness and turn away from the idolators for ten years. Afterwards Allah ordered him to be harsh with them.” And more than one narration from Mujahid says, “From the bad behavior and actions […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-A’raf 7:200

Showing Forgiveness `Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam commented on Allah’s statement, خُذِ الْعَفْوَ (Show forgiveness) “Allah commanded Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to show forgiveness and turn away from the idolators for ten years. Afterwards Allah ordered him to be harsh with them.” And more than one narration from Mujahid says, “From the bad behavior and actions […]