Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 40

October 1, 2025
إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ نَصَرَهُ اللَّهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا
If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Mecca] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us."
اگر تم اس کی مدد نہیں کرو گے تو اللہ نے اس کی مدد کی ہے جب کافروں نے اسے نکالا تھا دو میں سے دوسرا ہو کر، جب وہ دونوں غار میں تھے، جب وہ اپنے ساتھی سے کہہ رہا تھا 'غم نہ کرو، بے شک اللہ ہمارے ساتھ ہے۔'

Reflection

This verse refers to the historic migration (Hijra) when Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr took refuge in the cave of Thawr while fleeing Mecca. Despite being in extreme danger with enemies searching for them, the Prophet comforted Abu Bakr with the profound statement "Allah is with us." This demonstrates complete trust in Allah during the most challenging circumstances. The verse teaches that Allah's help doesn't depend on human support - He aided His messenger even when he had only one companion and was hiding in a cave. This provides comfort to believers that Allah's assistance comes in the darkest moments, that divine presence is more powerful than any human opposition, and that maintaining faith and trust in Allah during trials brings divine support. The phrase "Allah is with us" has become a source of comfort for Muslims facing difficulties.

Context

This verse appears in Surah Al-Tawbah, recounting the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina. It emphasizes Allah's protection and support during the most vulnerable moments.

Themes

Divine Support Trust in Allah Companionship

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