Sura 49, The Walls (Al-Hujurãt)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[49:1] O you who believe, do not place your opinion above that of
GOD and His messenger. You shall reverence GOD. GOD is Hearer,
Omniscient.
[49:2] O you who believe, do not raise your voices above the voice
of the prophet,* nor shall you shout at him as you shout at each
other, lest your works become nullified while you do not perceive.
Footnote
[49:3] Surely, those who lower their voices at the messenger of
GOD are the ones whose hearts are prepared by GOD to become
righteous.* They have deserved forgiveness and a great recompense.
Footnote
[49:4] As for those who call on you from outside the walls, most
of them do not understand.
[49:5] Had they been patient until you came out to them, it would
have been better for them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Investigate Rumors Before Believing Them
[49:6] O you who believe, if a wicked person brings any news to
you, you shall first investigate, lest you commit injustice
towards some people, out of ignorance, then become sorry and
remorseful for what you have done.
[49:7] And know that GOD's messenger has come in your midst. Had
he listened to you in many things, you would have made things
difficult for yourselves. But GOD made you love faith and adorned
it in your hearts, and He made you abhor disbelief, wickedness,
and disobedience. These are the guided ones.
[49:8] Such is grace from GOD and His blessings. GOD is
Omniscient, Most Wise.
Reconcile The Believers
[49:9] If two groups of believers fought with each other, you
shall reconcile them. If one group aggresses against the other,
you shall fight the aggressing group until they submit to GOD's
command. Once they submit, you shall reconcile the two groups
equitably. You shall maintain justice; GOD loves those who are
just.
The Real Family
[49:10] The believers are members of one family; you shall keep
the peace within your family and reverence GOD, that you may
attain mercy.
Believers Set the Example
[49:11] O you who believe, no people shall ridicule other people,
for they may be better than they. Nor shall any women ridicule
other women, for they may be better than they. Nor shall you mock
one another, or make fun of your names. Evil indeed is the
reversion to wickedness after attaining faith. Anyone who does not
repent after this, these are the transgressors.
Suspicion Is Sinful
[49:12] O you who believe, you shall avoid any suspicion, for even
a little bit of suspicion is sinful. You shall not spy on one
another, nor shall you backbite one another; this is as abominable
as eating the flesh of your dead brother. You certainly abhor
this. You shall observe GOD. GOD is Redeemer, Most Merciful.
The Only Criterion For Distinguishing Among The People
[49:13] O people, we created you from the same male and female,
and rendered you distinct peoples and tribes, that you may
recognize one another. The best among you in the sight of GOD is
the most righteous. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.
Muslim vs Mu'men
[49:14] The Arabs said, "We are Mu'mens (believers)." Say, "You
have not believed; what you should say is, `We are Muslims
(submitters),' until belief is established in your hearts." If you
obey GOD and His messenger, He will not put any of your works to
waste. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[49:15] Mu'mens (believers) are those who believe in GOD and His
messenger, then attain the status of having no doubt whatsoever,
and strive with their money and their lives in the cause of GOD.
These are the truthful ones.
[49:16] Say, "Are you informing GOD about your religion? GOD knows
everything in the heavens and the earth. GOD is Omniscient."
Who Is Doing Whom A Favor?
[49:17] They act as if they are doing you a favor by embracing
Submission! Say, "You are not doing me any favors by embracing
Submission. GOD is the One who is doing you a great favor by
guiding you to the faith, if you are sincere."
[49:18] GOD knows all the secrets in the heavens and the earth;
GOD is Seer of everything you do.
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