Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 71

July 1, 2025

وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَاءُ بَعْضٍ ۚ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ اللَّهُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ

The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.

اور مومن مرد اور مومن عورتیں ایک دوسرے کے دوست ہیں۔ وہ نیکی کا حکم دیتے ہیں اور برائی سے روکتے ہیں اور نماز قائم کرتے ہیں اور زکوٰۃ دیتے ہیں اور اللہ اور اس کے رسول کی اطاعت کرتے ہیں۔ یہی لوگ ہیں جن پر اللہ رحم کرے گا۔ بے شک اللہ زبردست، حکمت والا ہے۔

Reflection

This verse establishes the concept of mutual support and solidarity among believers, regardless of gender. It emphasizes that believers have a responsibility to support each other and to collectively promote virtue and prevent vice in society. The verse outlines five key characteristics of the believing community: enjoining good, forbidding evil, establishing prayer, giving charity, and obeying Allah and His Messenger. This verse highlights the social responsibility of Muslims to be active in creating a moral and just community, rather than being passive observers. It promises divine mercy for those who fulfill these communal obligations.

Context

This verse appears in Surah Al-Tawbah, which addresses various aspects of social and community life. It emphasizes the collective responsibility of believers in maintaining a virtuous society.

Themes

Community Social Responsibility Gender Equality

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Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 71

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