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jannah

05/18/01 at 11:05:51

[color=green]Question four:

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The following verse is in the Quran:
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[i]"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."[/i]
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What person in history was this verse revealed in reference to (A.) and why (B.)?

Re: WWTBAM Q4 !!!
jannah

05/18/01 at 11:06:21

[color=red][This question has been re-worded!!! You now have until Sunday 5/20 midnight to send in your final answers!][/color]

Re: WWTBAM Q4 !!!
jannah

05/23/01 at 00:03:07

assalaam alaikum contestants!!!
Regis here...

Good job on Q4.. yes I know it was hard...but you all tried and learned a little on your way so that's the whole point!!!

I was looking for a specific person. The question might not have been worded exactly. For those who guessed--it's probably better to look in some kind of tafseer because there is always alot of stuff going on that you wouldn't be able to get from just reading the verse -- like when it was revealed and why...and this helps to explain what the verse is actually talking about.

This verse is mostly well-known for being revealed for Suhaib ar-Rumi for giving all his wealth to the Quraish in exchange for letting him migrate to Madina .

I did give credit to those who said: "As-Suddi said these ayahs were reaveled about Al-Akhnas bin Shariq Ath-Thaqafi " because it looks like it could be a minor opinion on the ayah.

Props to bro hanif for the most well-written answer!! Please read it below! (no million dollars though sorry :))

Don't forget to answer Q5.......:)...u'r half way there!!!.......:)......c u soon!!

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Re: Answer to the latest question Date posted: 05/17/01 at 11:33:49
BroHanif
Question four:

The following verse is in the Quran:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."

Who does this verse refer to (A.) and why (B.)?

When the Prophet gave permission for his followers to migrate to Madinah, Suhayb resolved to go in the company of the Prophet and Abu Bakr. The Quraysh however found out about his intentions and foiled his plans. They placed guards over him to prevent him from leaving and taking with him the wealth, the gold and the silver, which he had acquired through trade.

After the departure of the Prophet and Abu Bakr, Suhayb continued to bide his time, waiting for an opportunity to join them. He remained unsuccessful. The eyes of his guards were ever alert and watchful. The only way out was to resort to a stratagem.

One cold night, Suhayb pretended he had some stomach problems and went out repeatedly as if responding to calls of nature. His captors said one to another:

"Don't worry. Al-Laat and al-Uzza are keeping him busy with his stomach."

They became relaxed and sleep got the better of them. Suhayb quietly slipped out as if he was going to the toilet. He armed himself, got ready a mount and headed in the direction of Madinah.

When his captors awoke, they realized with a start that Suhayb was gone. They got horses ready and set out in hot pursuit and eventually caught up with him. Seeing them approach, Suhayb clambered up a hill. Holding his bow and arrow at the ready, he shou ted:

"Men of Quraysh! You know, by God, that I am one of the best archers and my aim is unerring. By God, if you come near me, with each arrow I have, I shall kill one of you. Then I shall strike with my sword."

A Quraysh spokesman responded: By God , we shall not let you escape from us with your life and money. You came to Makkah weak and poor and you have acquired what you have acquired.."

"What would you say if I leave you my wealth?" interrupted Suhayb. "Would you get out of my way?"

"Yes," they agreed.

Suhayb described the place in his house in Makkah where he had left the money, and they allowed him to go.

He set off as quickly as he could for Madinah cherishing the prospect of being with the Prophet and of having the freedom to worship God in peace. On his way to Madinah, whenever he felt tired, the thought of meeting the Prophet sustained him and he proce eded with increased determination. When Suhayb reached Quba, just outside Madinah where the Prophet himself alighted after his Hijrah, the Prophet saw him approaching. He was over-joyed and greeted Suhayb with beaming smiles.

"Your transaction has been fruitful, O Abu Yahya. Your transaction has been fruitful." He repeated this three times. Suhayb's face beamed with happiness as he said: "By God, no one has come before me to you, Messenger of God, and only JibriI could have told you about this." Yes indeed! Suhayb's transaction was fruitful. Revelation from on high affirmed the truth of this:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves"
(The Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, 2:2O7).

I think that covers it,
Bro Hanif
Salaam

Re: WWTBAM Q4 !!!
jannah

05/22/01 at 23:41:02

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proudtobemuslim

Assalam-u-Alaikum,

Due to exams and lack of internet for quite a while I'm reduced to going for a tukka (guess) regarding the Ayah (Q3)

First of all the Ayah is in Surah al-Baqarah, ayah 207. (half marks?..)

I *think* it refers to Abu Bakr (RA) when he decided to give his entire wealth to the cause of Islam and Jihad (before whom Umar (RA) gave half of his wealth. May Allah (AWJ) forgive if this is incorrect.

P.S. Seriously, please make dua' for me for Allah (AWJ) to forgive me and allow me to do very well in my exams.

Wassalam-u-Alaikum,
Uzer

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Asim
Question 4 (reworded) Date posted: 05/19/01 at 16:00:44
Assalaamu alaikum,

AHA! Alhamdulillah, desperate measures have borne fruit. I looked up Tafsir ibn Kathir in Arabic in the library and understood a good amount of it ! Then confirmed this by re-reading the relevant portion in Companions of the Prophet.

So here is my final answer:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."

This is verse 2:207.

(A) What person in history was this verse revealed in reference to ?

Suhayb ibn Sinaan, more commonly known as Suhayb ar-Roomi.

(B) Why?

Suhayb (ra) had escaped from slavery and poverty in Byzantine to Makkah where he became rich as a trader. He was one of the earliest companions who accepted Islam. When the Prophet <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/saw.gif> migrated to Madina Suhayb wanted to leave as well but the Quraysh placed him under guard. When he finally slipped away from his guards they caught up with him on the road. His strongly desired to reunite with the prophet so he bought his freedom by letting them know where all his wealth was stored. This verse thus confirms this fact that he sold everything for the sake and pleasure of Allah.

Wasalaam.

PS: Thanks for rewording the question. It was really vague before.

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MUSADDIQAH
answer 2 Q2 Date posted: 05/19/01 at 15:14:08
big guess

A) was it musaab ibn umair
2) died as shaheed
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Wasalaam
"In the remembrance of Allah, do the hearts find rest"
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Arshad
question #4 answer Date posted: 05/19/01 at 10:19:16
Assalamu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

The ayah "And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves." is from Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah) ayah number 207

Ibn 'Abbas, Anas, said bin Musayyib, Abu Uthman An-Nahdi, Ikrimah and several other scholars said that this Ayah was revealed about Suhayb bin Sinan Ar-Rumi . When Suhayb became a Muslim in Makkah and intended to migrate to Al Madinah, the people prevented him from migrating with his money. They said that if he forfeits his property, he is free to migrate. He abandoned his money and preferred to migrate, and Allah revealed this Ayah about him. Umar bin Khattab and several other Comapanions met Suhayb close to the outskirts of Al-Madinah at Al-Harrah (flat lands with black stones). They said to him, "The trade has indeed been successful" He answer them "You too, may Allah never allow your trade to fail. What is the matter?" Umar told him that Allah has revealed this Ayah (2:207) about him. It was also reported that Allah's Messenger (SAW) said "The trade has been successful, O Suhayb!" (At-Tabari 4:248) Wasalaam,
Arshad
http://get.to/islam
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destined
answer to question #4 [again] :) Date posted: 05/18/01 at 20:21:05
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2:04 - 2:07 As-Suddi said these ayahs were reaveled about Al-Akhnas bin Shariq Ath-Thaqafi who came to Allah's Messenger saws and announced his Islam although his heart concealed otherwise.

Hypocrites criticized Kkubayb and his companions who were killed in the Raji incident, Allah sent down His condemnation of the hypocrites and His praise for Khubayb and his companions.

...I think that's it - inshaAllah <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/smiley.gif>
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Barr
OK... this is my FINAL answer to Q. 4 Date posted: 05/18/01 at 12:04:53
Assalamu'alaikum <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/sister.gif>

InshaALlah, this would be my final answer...

Alhamdulillah... technical problem solved <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/smiley.gif>

Ayah is in Surah Al Baqarah 2:207

A) This ayah refers to Shuhaib bin Sinan Arrumi

B) coz, when he wanted to perform hijrah and bring his wealth together with him, he was stopped by the Quraish. Yet, Shuhaib is willing to sacrifice all of his wealth in Makkah to the Quraish so that he would be able to perform hijrah, and be with the Prophet in Madina.

Hope it's right, inshaAllah. And yes, this is my final answer.

Jazakallah
wassalam <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/sister.gif>
"... Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast"
Qul amantu billah, sumas taqeem

~Muhammad ibn Abdullah (s.a.w)

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Re: WWTBM Date posted: 05/18/01 at 09:44:24
abc
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah

I'm not sure of my answer but I'll give it a shot anyway.

The ayah quoted in the question is from Surah Al-baqarah, no. 207. It refers to the sincere, devoted mu'mineen, as opposed to the munafiqeen (hypocrites). Two ayahs before this one in the surah describe the qualities of a hypocrite and this one tells us of the quality of a true mu'min, especially with regard to jihad.

Wassalam
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Barr
Answer to q. 4 Date posted: 05/18/01 at 05:03:16
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Dearest sister...

Surah Al Baqarah 2:207

A) It refers to the sincere believer, who is willing to give his life for Islam - which is very common during the early days of Islam.

I'm not sure what U're really asking... are U asking why the verse is referring to this man?
or why Allah sends down this verse? are U asking for the asbab un nuzul?

well.. I shall attempt to answer whatever I know, inshaALlah...

B)coz, ALlah is making a comparison between the hypocrite and the true believer, and He wants us to follow this type
(and hence describes him) and not the evil (hypocrite) one... as mentioned in the subsequent verse => 2:208

reference: Yusuf Ali text...

This is NOT the FINAL ANSWER... be back soon! Hopefully before the deadline, inshaAllah...
But if I don't respond after the deadline (due to technical difficulties)
... than please accept this answer, inshaALlah.

Jazakallah
:::hafiza:::
"... Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast"
Qul amantu billah, sumas taqeem

~Muhammad ibn Abdullah (s.a.w)

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Khalid
WWTBAM #4 Date posted: 05/17/01 at 19:37:03
Asalaamu Alaikum <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/brother.gif>

Talk about hard!!

I take my hat off to anyone who got the answer to this of the top off their head (if you?ll excuse the pun) <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/brother.gif>

The verse refers to the companion Suhayb al Rumi and refers to an incident which took place on his migration from Makkah.

On his way to Madinah he was confronted by the Quraysh. He said he would fight them with all the arrows he had and then after that would use his sword as long as he could.

However he also offered them a deal such that if the Quraysh allowed him to continue to Madinah he would tell them where his money was in Makkah. The Quraysh consented and he was able to make his way peacefully to Madinah.

When the Prophet <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/saw.gif> heard of the incident he said twice:

?Profitable was your deal Abu Yahya, profitable was your deal Abu Yahya!?

And hence the verse:

?And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves."
25:70 Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for God will change the evil of such persons into good, and God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,
25:71 And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to God with an (acceptable) conversion
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Eqbal
Question 4 Date posted: 05/17/01 at 18:04:07
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This surah refers to Ali (ra) and the incident in which he lay in place of the Messenger (saaw) on the night of his Hijrah from Makkah to Madina with Abu Bakr (ra).

Wassalam 49:6
O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people unwittingly, and afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.

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Re: Answer to the latest question Date posted: 05/17/01 at 11:33:49
BroHanif
Question four:

The following verse is in the Quran:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."

Who does this verse refer to (A.) and why (B.)?

When the Prophet gave permission for his followers to migrate to Madinah, Suhayb resolved to go in the company of the Prophet and Abu Bakr. The Quraysh however found out about his intentions and foiled his plans. They placed guards over him to prevent him from leaving and taking with him the wealth, the gold and the silver, which he had acquired through trade.

After the departure of the Prophet and Abu Bakr, Suhayb continued to bide his time, waiting for an opportunity to join them. He remained unsuccessful. The eyes of his guards were ever alert and watchful. The only way out was to resort to a stratagem.

One cold night, Suhayb pretended he had some stomach problems and went out repeatedly as if responding to calls of nature. His captors said one to another:

"Don't worry. Al-Laat and al-Uzza are keeping him busy with his stomach."

They became relaxed and sleep got the better of them. Suhayb quietly slipped out as if he was going to the toilet. He armed himself, got ready a mount and headed in the direction of Madinah.

When his captors awoke, they realized with a start that Suhayb was gone. They got horses ready and set out in hot pursuit and eventually caught up with him. Seeing them approach, Suhayb clambered up a hill. Holding his bow and arrow at the ready, he shou ted:

"Men of Quraysh! You know, by God, that I am one of the best archers and my aim is unerring. By God, if you come near me, with each arrow I have, I shall kill one of you. Then I shall strike with my sword."

A Quraysh spokesman responded: By God , we shall not let you escape from us with your life and money. You came to Makkah weak and poor and you have acquired what you have acquired.."

"What would you say if I leave you my wealth?" interrupted Suhayb. "Would you get out of my way?"

"Yes," they agreed.

Suhayb described the place in his house in Makkah where he had left the money, and they allowed him to go.

He set off as quickly as he could for Madinah cherishing the prospect of being with the Prophet and of having the freedom to worship God in peace. On his way to Madinah, whenever he felt tired, the thought of meeting the Prophet sustained him and he proce eded with increased determination. When Suhayb reached Quba, just outside Madinah where the Prophet himself alighted after his Hijrah, the Prophet saw him approaching. He was over-joyed and greeted Suhayb with beaming smiles.

"Your transaction has been fruitful, O Abu Yahya. Your transaction has been fruitful." He repeated this three times. Suhayb's face beamed with happiness as he said: "By God, no one has come before me to you, Messenger of God, and only JibriI could have told you about this." Yes indeed! Suhayb's transaction was fruitful. Revelation from on high affirmed the truth of this:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves"
(The Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, 2:2O7).

I think that covers it,
Bro Hanif
Salaam

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Asim
Question 4 Date posted: 05/17/01 at 00:24:37
Assalaamu alaikum,

I am always hesitant to answer these types of questions. I will write something (based on Yusuf Ali, Maududi, and Khan and Hilali interpretation/commentaries) but Allahu alam.

The following verse is in the Quran:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."

(A) Who does this verse refer to?

This is verse 2:207.

This refers to people who are sincere and devoted to their deen and who would willingly give their life for the sake of Allah. They are unlike the hypocrites whose outward appearance is deceiving and are in reality opponents of the Truth (2:204). These two verses are addressed to the prophet (and the Muslims in general) reminding them of the two types of people and their reward.

(B) and why?

Why this verse refers to this type of people? Because they were common during the time and Allah SubHana Wa Ta`ala reminds them that His compassion is always with them as they suffer hardships in the path of Allah. And yes it is a reminder to sincere Muslims of all times that even though they suffer harships Allah's compassion and affection is with them.

And Allah knows best.

Wasalaam.

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destined

answer to question #4 Date posted: 05/15/01 at 21:05:45
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here's what I got...

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves."

okay i'm not gonna directly answer the question cuz i'll prolly get it wrong but here's what I found out bout the ayah. It's from surah Baqarah 2:207

The Characteristics of the hypocrites

2:04-2:07 As-Suddi said these ayahs were revealed about Al-Akhnas bin Shariq Ath-Thaqafi who came to Allah's messenger saws and announced his Islam although his heart concealed otherwise.

Hypocrites criticized Khubaby and his companions who were killed in the Raji incident Allah sent down His condemnation of the hypocrites and His praise for Khubayb and his companions.

It was also said that they refer to the hypocrites and the believers in general. This is the opinion of Qatadah, Mujahid, Ar-Rabi bin Anas and several others.

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Arsalan
Answer to Question 4 Date posted: 05/15/01 at 01:37:11
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The following verse is in the Quran:

"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion
on his slaves."

Who does this verse refer to (A.) and why (B.)?

Hmm. Looks like you already bought yoruself a copy of Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English <http://www.jannah.org/board/Images/smiley.gif>

Answers:

A. Suhaib bin Sinan Ar-Rumi (r.a.)

B. This Companion of Rasulullah (Peace Be Upon Him ) became a Muslim in Makkah, and when he tried to migrate to Madinah, the Quraysh told him that they wouldn't let him go with his wealth and property. So he left all his wealth and property in Makkah and left town. The verse was revealed upon this incident.

Quraysh had told him that when he came to Makkah, he had no wealth or property, and so since all his earnings were attained in the town, he couldn't take any of it with him. This is why he decided to leave everything behind and appear in the presence of Rasulullah (Peace Be Upon Him ) with nothing but his Deen.

Wassalamu alaikum.
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AbdulBasir
Question #4 Date posted: 05/12/01 at 11:22:36
"And of humankind is he who would sell himself seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah has compassion on his slaves."

Who does this verse refer to (A.) and why (B.)?

This verse is in Surah Baqarah and it was revealed on the occasion when Suhaib bin Sinan RA made the Hijrah. On setting out for the journey he was pursued by some of the Quraysh who sought to stop him, but he offered to give them all his wealth if they would leave him alone to go freely, which they did.
May Allah accept this effort and if anything in this humble effort is successful and of any benefit, then, to quote Malik El-Shabazz, "all the credit is due to Allah, and only the mistakes have been mine."

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