Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Chapter - 2

  2:6-7

"Indeed, those who disbelieve — it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them — they will not believe.

Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment."

2:24 

"But if you do not — and you will never be able to — then fear the Fire whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers."

2:190-191

"Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.

And kill them wherever you overtake them and expel them from wherever they have expelled you, and fitnah (persecution) is worse than killing..."

2:193

"Fight them until there is no [more] fitnah and [until] worship is [acknowledged to be] for Allah. But if they cease, then there is to be no aggression except against the oppressors." 

2:217

"...And whoever among you reverts from his religion [Islam] and dies while he is a disbeliever — for those, their deeds have become worthless in this world and the Hereafter, and they are the companions of the Fire. They will abide therein eternally." 

2:85 (about Israelites)

"...Do you believe in part of the Scripture and reject the rest? Then what is the recompense for those who do that among you except disgrace in worldly life; and on the Day of Resurrection they will be sent back to the severest punishment."


2:88-89

"And they said, 'Our hearts are wrapped.' But, [in fact], Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so little is it that they believe.

2:159-161

"Indeed, those who conceal what We sent down of clear proofs and guidance after We made it clear for the people in the Scripture — those are cursed by Allah and cursed by those who curse...Except for those who repent and correct themselves and make evident [what they concealed].

But those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers — upon them will be the curse of Allah and the angels and the people, all together."

2:161-162

"Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers — upon them will be the curse of Allah and of the angels and the people, altogether.

Abiding eternally therein; the punishment will not be lightened for them, nor will they be reprieved." 


2:6
"Indeed, those who disbelieve—it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them—they will not believe."
(The term "disbelieve" here refers to the kafir or non-believers.)


2:7

"Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment."
(This verse is about the disbelievers, those who have turned away from faith.)

2:17
"Their example is like that of a person who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness, unable to see."
(Refers to those who reject faith and are compared to non-believers in darkness.)

2:19
"Or [like] a rainstorm from the sky, within it is darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps, fearful of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers."
(Refers to the kafirs or non-believers.)

2:28
"How can you disbelieve in Allah when you were lifeless and He gave you life? Then He will cause you to die, then He will bring you to life, and then to Him you will return."
(The term "disbelieve" here refers to kafir.)

2:39
"And those who disbelieve and deny Our signs are the companions of Hellfire."
(The disbelievers referred to as kafir or non-believers are warned of Hell.)

2:47
"O Children of Israel, remember the favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds."
(This verse is directed to the Children of Israel, but it contrasts their situation with those who have disbelieved.)

2:53
"And [recall] when We gave Musa [Moses] the Scripture and the criterion that perhaps you would be guided."
(This is part of the broader context about faith and guidance, which contrasts those who believe with kafirs.)

2:94
"Say, 'If the home of the Hereafter with Allah is for you alone and not for the other people, then wish for death, if you should be truthful.'"
(This is a challenge to the kafirs to prove their belief in their privileged status.)

2:105
"It is not [the desire] of those who disbelieve among the People of the Scripture nor of the polytheists that any good should come to you from your Lord."
(Refers to kafir and polytheists who are envious of the believers.)

2:108
"Or do you wish to ask your Messenger as Musa was asked? And whoever exchanges faith for disbelief has certainly strayed from the soundness of the way."
(This is a critique of those who disbelieve after accepting faith.)

2:114
"And who is more unjust than one who forbids that in places of worship Allah’s name be mentioned and strives toward their destruction? It is not for them to enter them except in fear. For them in this world is disgrace, and for them in the Hereafter is a great punishment."
(A condemnation of those who prevent believers from worship, likely referring to polytheists and disbelievers.)

2:120
"Never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion. Say, 'Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the only guidance.' If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper."
(The Jews and Christians here are contrasted with the believers, implying non-believers.)

2:135
"Say, 'Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance.' And we have been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds."
(Referring to those who do not accept this guidance as non-believers.)

2:141
"This is a people who have passed away. For them is what they earned, and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be asked about what they used to do."
(This verse is contrasting the faithful with those who have passed away, implying kafir.)

2:162
"Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers—upon them will be the curse of Allah and of the angels and of mankind, united."
(A severe condemnation of kafirs.)

2:171
"The example of those who disbelieve is like that of one who calls to what hears nothing but a scream and a cry. Deaf, dumb, blind—so they do not understand."
(Refers to kafirs as being spiritually blind, deaf, and dumb.)

Chapter - 3

3:10

"Indeed, those who disbelieve — never will their wealth or their children avail them against Allah at all. And it is they who are fuel for the Fire."

3:12

"Say to those who disbelieve, 'You will be overcome and gathered together to Hell, and wretched is the resting place.'"

3:28

"Let not believers take disbelievers as allies rather than believers. And whoever [does that] has nothing [to do] with Allah, unless you are guarding yourselves against them out of prudence."

3:91

"Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers — never would the [whole] capacity of the earth in gold be accepted from one of them if he would seek to ransom himself with it. For those there will be a painful punishment, and they will have no helpers."

3:151

"We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve for what they have associated with Allah of which He had not sent down authority..."


3:12
"Say to those who have disbelieved, 'You will be overcome and gathered to Hell, and wretched is the resting place.'"
(This refers to kafirs or non-believers.)


3:19

"Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them—out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever denies the signs of Allah—indeed, Allah is swift in account."
(Refers to those who disbelieve and deny the signs of Allah.)

3:28
"Let not the believers take the disbelievers as allies rather than the believers. And whoever does that has nothing with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the final return."
(Refers to kafirs or non-believers who are to be avoided as allies.)

3:67
"Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a hanif, a Muslim [submitting to Allah] and was not of the polytheists."
(Here, polytheists are mentioned as those who do not follow the true faith.)

3:85
"And whoever desires other than Islam as a religion—never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers."
(Refers to those who reject Islam and follow other religions, implying non-believers.)

3:116
"Indeed, those who disbelieve—never will their wealth or their children avail them against Allah. And those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally."
(Refers to kafirs and their inability to escape punishment.)

3:118
"O you who have believed, do not take as allies those who take your religion in mockery and play from among those who were given the Scripture before you and the disbelievers. And fear Allah, if you should be believers."
(Refers to disbelievers and emphasizes not to take them as allies.)

3:151
"We will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved because they associated others with Allah, for which He had not sent down authority. And their refuge will be the Fire, and wretched is the residence of the wrongdoers."
(Refers to the polytheists and disbelievers who associate others with Allah.)

3:197
"A brief enjoyment; then their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place."
(Refers to disbelievers who will face eternal punishment.)

3:199
"And indeed, among the People of the Scripture are those who believe in Allah and in what has been revealed to you and in what was revealed to them, humbling themselves before Allah. They do not exchange the signs of Allah for a small price. Those will have their reward with their Lord. Indeed, Allah is swift in account."
(This contrasts believers with disbelievers from the People of the Scripture.)

3:200
"O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful."
(Encourages believers to stay steadfast, in contrast to the disbelievers.)


Chapter - 4

 

  • 4:34
    "Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has made one of them to excel over the other and because they spend of their wealth (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in the husband's absence what Allah would have them guard. As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and refuse to share their beds, and beat them. But if they return to obedience, seek not against them any means. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand."
    (This verse refers to the roles and relationships between men and women, but kafir or non-believers are not explicitly mentioned here.)

  • 4:56
    "Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses—We will burn them in a Fire. Every time their skins are burned through, We will replace them with skins other than they that they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise."
    (Refers to disbelievers and the severe punishment they will face in the Hereafter.)

  • 4:74
    "Let those fight in the way of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And whoever fights in the way of Allah—whether killed or victorious—we will grant him a great reward."
    (Refers to those who fight in the path of Allah, contrasting them with non-believers.)

  • 4:76
    "Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who disbelieve fight in the cause of taghut (false gods). So fight against the allies of Satan. Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak."
    (Contrasts believers with disbelievers who fight in the cause of falsehood.)

  • 4:84
    "So fight in the way of Allah; you are not held responsible except for yourself. And urge the believers to fight. Perhaps Allah will restrict the effort of those who disbelieve, and Allah is stronger in terms of might and punishment."
    (This verse encourages believers to fight in Allah's way, distinguishing them from disbelievers.)

  • 4:89
    "They wish you would disbelieve as they have disbelieved, so that you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they migrate in the way of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them, and take no ally or helper from among them."
    (Refers to disbelievers who wish for the believers to become like them.)

  • 4:91
    "You will find others who wish to obtain security from you and security from their people. Every time they are returned to trial, they succumb to it. So if they do not withdraw from you or offer you peace or restrain their hands, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them. Against them We have given you clear authorization."
    (Refers to disbelievers who pose a threat to the believers.)

  • 4:161
    "And [for] their taking of usury while they had been forbidden it and their consuming of the wealth of people unjustly. And We have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment."
    (Refers to disbelievers who commit various injustices.)

  • 4:155
    "And [We cursed them] for their disbelief and their saying against Mary a great slander."
    (This refers to the disbelief and slander of certain people, indicating non-believers.)

  • 4:153
    "The people of the Scripture ask you to bring down to them a book from the heaven. But they had asked Musa for even greater than that, and they said, 'Show us Allah outright.' So the thunderbolt struck them for their wrongdoing. Then they took the calf and [in repentance] We forgave them, and We gave Musa clear authority."
    (Refers to the disbelievers who demand signs despite past blessings.)

  • 4:167
    "Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit wrongdoings—Allah will never forgive them, and He will never guide them to a way."
    (Refers to the fate of disbelievers who continue in their wrongdoings.)

  • 4:168
    "Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful."
    (Contrast between those who disbelieve and those who repent and believe.)

  • 4:169
    "Those are the ones who will be punished for their disbelief, and will be among those who are denied mercy and will dwell in the Fire forever."
    (Refers to disbelievers who will face eternal punishment.)

  • 4:173
    "Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds—those are the best of creatures."
    (Contrast to disbelievers who do not follow the righteous path.)

  • Chapter - 5

     

    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:10)

    "But those who disbelieve and deny Our signs – they are the companions of Hellfire."

    — Refers to those who disbelieve (kafaru) and reject divine signs.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:17)

    "They have certainly disbelieved who say that Allah is Christ, the son of Mary..."

    — Targets Christians who identify Jesus as divine; labels them as disbelievers (kafaru).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:33)

    "Indeed, the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive upon earth [to cause] corruption is none but that they be killed or crucified..."

    — While not using the term "kafir" explicitly, this refers to rebellious non-believers or enemies of Islam.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:36)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve – if they should have all that is in the earth and the like of it with it to ransom themselves from the punishment of the Day of Resurrection, it will not be accepted from them..."

    — Clearly mentions disbelievers (alladhina kafaru).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:38)

    "As to the thief, male or female, cut off their hands: a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime..."

    — While the word kafir is not used, this verse is often cited in context of legal rulings applicable under Islamic law, including for non-Muslims in certain cases.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:41)

    "...Among those who say, 'We are Christians,' We took their covenant; but they forgot a portion of what they were reminded of. So We caused enmity and hatred among them..."

    — Refers indirectly to non-believers by describing those who distorted or rejected divine messages.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:51)

    "O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another..."

    — Refers to Jews and Christians in a context that has been controversial; often interpreted as addressing issues of loyalty and religious identity.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:72)

    "They have certainly disbelieved who say, 'Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary'..."

    — Explicitly labels such belief as kufr (disbelief).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:73)

    "They have certainly disbelieved who say, 'Allah is the third of three.' And there is no god except one God..."

    — Denounces Trinitarian belief as kufr (disbelief).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:75)

    "The Messiah, son of Mary, was not but a messenger; [other] messengers have passed on before him..."

    — Refutes deification of Jesus, addressing Christian theology.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:86)

    "But those who disbelieved and denied Our signs – they are the companions of Hellfire."

    — Similar to verse 5:10; condemns disbelievers.

    Chapter - 6

     

    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:1)

    "Praise be to Allah, who created the heavens and the earth and made the darkness and the light. Yet those who disbelieve equate [others] with their Lord."

    Mentions disbelievers and their act of associating partners (shirk) with God.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:4)

    "And no sign comes to them from the signs of their Lord except that they turn away therefrom."

    — Refers to the persistent rejection by disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:5)

    "They have denied the truth when it came to them, but there will come to them the news of what they used to ridicule."

    — Refers to deniers (kuffar) of divine truth.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:7)

    "And even if We had sent down to you, [O Muhammad], a written scripture on a page and they touched it with their hands, the disbelievers would say, 'This is nothing but obvious magic.'"

    — Disbelievers are shown as persistently denying signs, even with tangible proof.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:19)

    "...Say: Is it other than Allah I should take as a witness? And this Qur'an has been revealed to me that I may warn you and whomever it reaches. Do you truly testify that there are other gods with Allah? Say, 'I do not testify.' Say, 'He is but one God, and indeed, I am free of what you associate [with Him].'"

    — Explicit rejection of polytheism (shirk).


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:21)

    "And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah or denies His signs? Indeed, the wrongdoers will not succeed."

    — Refers to kufr (denial of signs) and attributing falsehoods to God.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:26)

    "And they prevent [others] from him and are [themselves] remote from him. And they do not destroy except themselves, but they perceive [it] not."

    — Refers to those who reject and obstruct belief.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:30–31)

    "If you could but see when they will be made to stand before their Lord..."
    "...They will bear their burdens and those of others along with their burdens, and they will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection about what they used to fabricate."

    — Criticizes the disbelievers' denial of resurrection and their falsehoods.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:40–41)

    "Say: Have you considered: if there came to you the punishment of Allah or the Hour – is it other than Allah you would invoke, if you should be truthful?"

    — Points to futility of idols/polytheistic gods in times of real crisis.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:70)

    "And leave those who take their religion as amusement and diversion and whom the worldly life has deluded..."

    — Addresses mockers and heedless non-believers.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:106–107)

    "Follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord – there is no deity except Him – and turn away from those who associate others with Allah."
    "And if Allah had willed, they would not have associated others with Him..."

    — Clear mention of mushrikeen (polytheists) and their rejection.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:137)

    "And likewise, to many of the polytheists their partners have made to seem pleasing the killing of their children..."

    — Strong condemnation of mushrik practices, particularly child sacrifice.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:140)

    "They are lost who killed their children foolishly without knowledge and forbade what Allah had provided for them, inventing falsehood about Allah..."

    — Condemns superstitions and idol-based customs among disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:148–150)

    These verses debate the arguments of polytheists, their fabrications, and rejection of divine proof.


    🔹 Surah Al-An'am (6:159)

    "Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects – you are not [associated] with them in anything..."

    — Often interpreted to refer to deviation and divisions among non-believers or sectarian splits.

    Chapter - 7

     

    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:27)

    "O children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from Paradise... Indeed, he sees you, he and his tribe, from where you do not see them. Indeed, We have made the devils allies to those who do not believe."

    Non-believers are described as being influenced by Satan.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:36)

    "But those who deny Our signs and are arrogant toward them – those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally."

    — Refers to deniers (kuffar) of God's signs.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:37)

    "And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah or denies His signs?..."

    — Targets those who fabricate lies about God and deny divine messages.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:50)

    "And the companions of the Fire will call to the companions of Paradise, 'Pour upon us some water or from whatever Allah has provided you.' They will say, 'Indeed, Allah has forbidden them both to the disbelievers.'"

    Disbelievers (kafirin) are denied divine blessings in the afterlife.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:51)

    "[They are] those who took their religion as distraction and amusement and whom the worldly life deluded..."

    — Condemns those who mocked religion and indulged in worldly pleasures.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:70)

    "They said, 'Have you come to us that we should worship Allah alone and leave what our fathers worshipped? Then bring us what you promise us, if you should be of the truthful.'"

    — Reflects the attitude of idol worshipers who rejected monotheism.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:71)

    "He said, 'Already have defilement and anger fallen upon you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me concerning names you have named – you and your fathers – for which Allah has not sent down any authority?..."

    Criticism of idol worship and man-made deities.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:73)

    "...Do not worship except Allah. He has sent you clear evidence from your Lord..."

    — Calls to monotheism, implying that the people addressed are polytheists.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:88–90)

    These verses describe leaders and disbelievers among the people of Prophet Shu'ayb who mocked the message of God and threatened believers.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:179)

    "And We have certainly created for Hell many of the jinn and mankind. They have hearts with which they do not understand... They are like livestock; rather, they are more astray. It is they who are the heedless."

    — Refers to those who reject guidance as worse than animals.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:186)

    "Whomever Allah leaves astray – there is no guide for him. And He leaves them in their transgression, wandering blindly."

    — Refers to those who persist in disbelief and are led further astray.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:193)

    "And if you invite them to guidance, they will not follow you. It is the same for you whether you invite them or you are silent."

    — About idols or idol worshipers who cannot respond to prayers.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:194)

    "Indeed, those you [polytheists] call upon besides Allah are servants like you..."

    — Critique of polytheism and idol worship.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:197)

    "And those you call upon besides Him are unable to help you, nor can they help themselves."

    — Reiterates the powerlessness of idols.


    🔹 Surah Al-A'raf (7:198–199)

    "If you invite them to guidance, they do not hear..."

    — Continues criticism of idol worship.

    Chapter - 8

     

    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:1)

    "They ask you about the bounties [of war]. Say, 'The [decision concerning] bounties is for Allah and the Messenger.' So fear Allah and amend that which is between you and obey Allah and His Messenger, if you should be believers."

    — The theme of belief vs disbelief begins from the opening.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:5–6)

    "Just as your Lord brought you out of your home in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers were unwilling, arguing with you concerning the truth after it had become clear, as if they were being driven to death while they were looking on."

    — Indirectly contrasts believers' doubts with clear truth vs rejection, linking to later condemnation of disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:12)

    "[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, 'I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip.'"

    — Directly mentions disbelievers (kafaru) being punished in battle.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:13)

    "That is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger – indeed, Allah is severe in penalty."

    — Refers to the punishment for those who reject the message.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:14)

    "That [is yours], so taste it. And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire."

    — Clear condemnation of disbelievers (kafirin).


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:15–16)

    "O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn your backs to them in flight..."

    Disbelievers are identified as battlefield enemies.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:17)

    "...you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them..."

    — Refers to divine intervention against disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:22)

    "Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are the deaf and dumb who do not use reason."

    — Commonly interpreted as referring to those who reject faith.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:30)

    "And [remember, O Muhammad], when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or kill you or evict you..."

    — Explicit mention of those who disbelieved (kafaru) conspiring against the Prophet.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:34–35)

    "But why should Allah not punish them while they obstruct [people] from al-Masjid al-Haram..."

    "Their prayer at the House was nothing but whistling and clapping of hands..."

    Criticizes the pagan rituals of idol worshipers (mushrikun) in Makkah.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:36)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allah..."

    — Clear mention of disbelievers trying to block faith.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:38)

    "Say to those who have disbelieved that if they cease, what has previously occurred will be forgiven for them..."

    — Direct appeal to disbelievers (kafaru).


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:39)

    "And fight them until there is no more fitnah and [until] the religion, all of it, is for Allah..."

    — Refers to polytheistic opposition to Islam.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:55)

    "Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are those who have disbelieved – and they will not [ever] believe."

    — Strong statement against disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-Anfal (8:73)

    "Those who disbelieve are allies of one another. If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on earth and great corruption."

    — Indicates unity among disbelievers against believers.


    This surah, revealed after the Battle of Badr, heavily focuses on military conflict, divine judgment, and the moral and spiritual divide between believers and disbelievers, especially idol-worshiping Quraysh.

    Chapter - 9

     Surah At-Tawbah (Chapter 9) is one of the most direct and stern chapters regarding disbelievers and polytheists, particularly in the context of treaties, battles, and religious integrity.


    🔹 Surah 9:1

    "Freedom from obligation [is declared] from Allah and His Messenger to those with whom you made a treaty among the polytheists."

    — Explicit mention of polytheists (mushrikun).


    🔹 Surah 9:3

    "...Allah is free from obligation to the polytheists, and so is His Messenger..."

    — Reiterates separation from idolaters.


    🔹 Surah 9:5 (“Verse of the Sword”)

    "And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them, capture them and besiege them and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them go their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

    — One of the most cited and debated verses referring to mushrikun.


    🔹 Surah 9:7–8

    "How can there be a treaty with the polytheists while, if they gain dominance over you, they do not observe concerning you any pact..."

    — Questions trustworthiness of idol worshipers.


    🔹 Surah 9:12

    "But if they break their oaths after their treaty and defame your religion, then fight the leaders of disbelief..."

    — Targets leaders of kufr (disbelief).


    🔹 Surah 9:17

    "It is not for the polytheists to maintain the mosques of Allah while witnessing against themselves with disbelief..."

    Denies polytheists access to mosques.


    🔹 Surah 9:23–24

    "O you who have believed, do not take your fathers or your brothers as allies if they have preferred disbelief over belief..."

    — Strong admonition against alliances with kuffar.


    🔹 Surah 9:28

    "O you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this year..."

    — Bans polytheists from the sacred mosque.


    🔹 Surah 9:29

    "Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who do not consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful and who do not adopt the religion of truth from those who were given the Scripture – [fight] until they give the jizyah willingly while they are humbled."

    — Addresses non-Muslims, particularly People of the Book, but also linked to disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah 9:30

    "The Jews say, 'Ezra is the son of Allah'; and the Christians say, 'The Messiah is the son of Allah.' That is their statement from their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before..."

    — Equates Christian and Jewish theological claims with disbelief.


    🔹 Surah 9:34–35

    "...And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah – give them tidings of a painful punishment..."

    — Often linked to hypocrites and disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah 9:38–39

    "O you who have believed, what is [the matter] with you that, when you are told to go forth in the cause of Allah, you cling heavily to the earth?... If you do not go forth, He will punish you with a painful punishment..."

    — A warning often directed at those reluctant to fight, including hypocrites and disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah 9:68

    "Allah has promised the hypocrite men and hypocrite women and the disbelievers the fire of Hell..."

    — Groups hypocrites and disbelievers (kuffar) together.


    🔹 Surah 9:73–74

    "O Prophet, fight against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them..."

    — Clear command to oppose both kuffar and hypocrites.


    🔹 Surah 9:80–84

    "Whether you ask forgiveness for them or do not ask forgiveness for them – even if you should ask forgiveness for them seventy times – never will Allah forgive them..."

    — Refers to hypocrites, often equated with internal disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah 9:113

    "It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives..."

    — Strong stance on polytheists even within families.


    🔹 Surah 9:123

    "O you who have believed, fight those adjacent to you of the disbelievers and let them find in you harshness..."

    — Final directive in this chapter addressing disbelievers.

    Chapter - 12

     

    Surah Yusuf (12:39–40)

    Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) speaks to his fellow prisoners:

    "O [my] two companions of prison, are separate lords better or Allah, the One, the Prevailing?"
    "You worship not besides Him except [mere] names you have named them – you and your fathers – for which Allah has sent down no authority. Legislation is not but for Allah. He has commanded that you worship not except Him. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know."

    🔸 Mentions:

    • Refutes idol worship

    • Critiques polytheism as falsehood based on names without divine sanction

    • States Tawheed (oneness of God) as the true faith


    🔹 Surah Yusuf (12:106)

    "And most of them do not believe in Allah except while they associate others with Him."

    🔸 Mentions:

    • Clear reference to shirk (associating partners with Allah)

    • Suggests partial belief mixed with polytheism


    These are the only direct verses in Surah Yusuf referring to:

    • Idol worship (shirk)

    • Polytheism

    • Deviation from monotheism (Tawheed)

    Chapter - 24

     

    🔹 Surah An-Nur (24:2)

    "The adulterer and the adulteress, flog each of them with a hundred stripes, and let not pity for them prevent you from [obeying] Allah, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a group of the believers witness their punishment."

    Indirect reference to believers vs. disbelievers (in the context of moral laws).


    🔹 Surah An-Nur (24:55)

    "Allah has promised those who have believed and done righteous deeds among you that He will surely grant them succession [to authority] upon the earth, just as He granted it to those before them..."

    Reference to believers being contrasted with disbelievers in terms of divine promises.


    🔹 Surah An-Nur (24:57)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve in the signs of Allah and kill the prophets without right and kill those who command justice from among the people – give them tidings of a painful punishment."

    — Direct mention of disbelievers (kafir), particularly those who oppose prophets and justice.


    🔹 Surah An-Nur (24:63)

    "Do not make the calling of the Messenger among you as the calling of one of you to another. Allah knows those who slip away, and He knows those who are steadfast. Let those who oppose the Messenger’s order beware, lest a trial befall them or a painful punishment."

    Opposition to the Messenger refers to disbelief and rejection of faith.


    🔹 Surah An-Nur (24:63)

    "Do not make the calling of the Messenger among you as the calling of one of you to another. Allah knows those who slip away, and He knows those who are steadfast. Let those who oppose the Messenger’s order beware, lest a trial befall them or a painful punishment."

    — Refers to those who oppose the Prophet's commands, which includes disbelievers.

    Chapter - 33

     

    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:10)

    "When they came at you from above you and from below you, and when eyes grew wild and hearts reached the throats and you assumed about Allah various assumptions."

    — While this verse doesn't directly mention disbelievers, it alludes to the disbelievers who laid siege to the Muslim community during the Battle of the Confederates.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:12)

    "And [recall] when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is disease said, 'Allah and His Messenger did not promise us except delusion.'"

    — Refers to the hypocrites who were acting like disbelievers (kafir).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:18)

    "Allah has already known those who have believed and those who have believed and who have taken their allies from the disbelievers and the hypocrites. And Allah knows well who is the enemy of the believers."

    Direct reference to disbelievers (kafir) and hypocrites, contrasting them with true believers.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:20)

    "They thought their allies had not gone, and if the allies came again, they would wish they were in the desert among the Bedouins, asking for news about you. And if they were among you, they would not fight except a little."

    — A critique of the disbelievers and their inability to be faithful in battle.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:22)

    "And when the believers saw the confederates, they said, 'This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger spoke the truth.' And it increased them only in faith and acceptance."

    — Refers to believers as opposed to the disbelievers (kafir).


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:25)

    "And Allah drove back those who disbelieved in the offensive. They did not gain any good. And sufficient is Allah for the believers in battle. And ever is Allah Powerful, Exalted in Might."

    Refers to the disbelievers who fought against the believers in the Battle of the Confederates.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:60)

    "If the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is disease and those who spread rumors in the city do not desist, We will surely incite you against them, and then they will not remain your neighbor in it except for a little."

    — A reference to hypocrites, who act like disbelievers.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:64)

    "Indeed, Allah has cursed the disbelievers and prepared for them a Blaze."

    Clear reference to disbelievers (kafir) and the punishment they will face.


    🔹 Surah Al-Ahzab (33:73)

    "That He may punish the hypocrites, men and women, and the polytheists, men and women, and Allah is Ever-Ready to forgive and Merciful."

    Direct mention of hypocrites and polytheists (mushrikun).

    Chapter - 47

     


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:1)

    "Those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allah – their deeds will be invalid."

    Direct reference to disbelievers (kafir) and their actions of hindering others from the path of Allah.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:4)

    "So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterward or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That is [the ordinance]. And if Allah had willed, He could have exacted retribution upon them, but [He has decreed] for you to fight in order to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah – never will He waste their deeds."

    — Reference to disbelievers (kafir) in the context of battle.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:8)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allah – Allah will waste their deeds."

    — Direct mention of disbelievers (kafir) and their futile actions.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:9)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit injustice – Allah will not forgive them."

    Direct reference to disbelievers (kafir) and their fate.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:12)

    "Indeed, Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous deeds to gardens beneath which rivers flow, while those who disbelieve enjoy [this world] and eat as grazing livestock eat. And the Fire will be their residence."

    — A comparison between believers and disbelievers (kafir), highlighting the consequences for each.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:14)

    "Then is one who has believed like one who is defiantly disobedient? They are not equal."

    Mentions disbelievers (kafir) in the context of a comparison between believers and those who are defiantly disobedient.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:16)

    "And We have set for them (the disbelievers) hearts incapable of understanding it (the Quran), and deafness in their ears. If you invite them to guidance, they will never be guided."

    — Refers to the disbelievers (kafir) as being spiritually blind and deaf to the truth.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:19)

    "So know that there is no deity except Allah, and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place."

    Indirect reference to disbelievers (kafir), encouraging the Prophet and the believers to seek forgiveness for their sins.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:34)

    "Indeed, those who disbelieve and deny Our signs – those are the companions of Hellfire."

    Direct reference to disbelievers (kafir) and their eternal punishment.


    🔹 Surah Muhammad (47:38)

    "Here you are – those invited to spend in the cause of Allah. But among you are those who withhold out of greed. And whoever withholds only withholds benefit from himself. And Allah is the Free of need, while you are the needy. And if you turn away, He will replace [you] with another people, and they will not be the likes of you."

    Indirect reference to disbelievers (kafir), highlighting their attitude and fate.


    In Surah Muhammad, the disbelievers (kafir), those who reject faith, and those who oppose the Prophet’s mission are condemned for their disbelief and their actions against the path of Allah. These verses often contrast believers and disbelievers in terms of their actions and their ultimate reward or punishment.

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