Surah Al-Qalam (The Pen — القلم) (Ayah 8)

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68 Al-Qalam(القلم), Ayah 8

فَلَا تُطِعِ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ 8 ٨

Then do not obey the deniers. (8)

Tafsir

فَلَا تُطِعِ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ وَدُّوا لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ (So, do not obey those who reject [ the true faith ]. They wish that you become flexible [ in your faith ], and they will become flexible [ in their hostile attitude.]....Al-Qalam 68: 8 9 . The interpretation of this verse as adopted in this translation is based on the interpretation of Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas ؓ as reported by Qurtubi.

Ruling

This verse indicates that any such compromise with the unbelievers is tantamount to mudahanah fid-din, flexibility in religion, and this is forbidden. [ Mazhari ]. Such a pact of leniency in matters of religion is not permissible, unless compelled by necessity.

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