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10 Surah Yunus (continued)

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Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 216 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 216 of the Qur'an contains verses 62 through 70 of Surah Yunus (Chapter 10). These verses deal with profoundly important themes in Islamic theology: the characteristics and status of the Awliya (allies/friends) of Allah, the reality of "glad tidings" in this life and the next, reassurance to the Prophet Muhammad against the insults of the disbelievers, and the refutation of those who attribute a son to Allah.

The prophetic traditions (Hadith) and practical applications (Sunnah) illuminate the deeper context of these specific passages.

1. The Description of the Awliya (Verses 62–63)

"Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. Those who believed and were fearing Allah." (Qur'an 10:62-63)

The Hadith of Heavenly Envy

A foundational Hadith clarifies who these individuals are. The Prophet Muhammad explained that these "allies" are not necessarily defined by tribal lineage or material wealth, but by their mutual love for the sake of Allah:

The Messenger of Allah said: "Among the servants of Allah there are people who are neither prophets nor martyrs, but the prophets and martyrs will envy them on the Day of Resurrection for their rank before Allah." They asked, "O Messenger of Allah, tell us who they are." He replied: "They are people who loved one another for the sake of Allah's spirit, without having any mutual kinship or property changing hands between them. By Allah, their faces will be light, and they will be upon light. They will not fear when people fear, nor will they grieve when people grieve." He then recited this verse: "Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve." — Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 24, Hadith 3527 (Authenticated by Al-Albani)

Hadith al-Wali (The Hadith of the Ally)

The most definitive text defining how a believer attains the status of a Wali (ally) mentioned in this passage is found in Sahih al-Bukhari. It establishes that alliance with Allah is built upon fulfilling obligatory acts and striving through voluntary worship:

Allah's Messenger said that Allah said: "Whoever shows enmity to a Wali (ally) of Mine, I declare war against him. My servant does not draw near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have obligated upon him. And My servant continues to draw near to Me with voluntary deeds until I love him..." — Sahih al-Bukhari, 6502

2. The Nature of "Glad Tidings" (Verse 64)

"For them are glad tidings in the worldly life and in the Hereafter..." (Qur'an 10:64)

The Interpretation of Good Dreams

The Companions explicitly asked the Prophet Muhammad about what the "glad tidings" (al-Bushra) in this worldly life referred to in Surah Yunus. He answered that it predominantly refers to true, righteous dreams:

Abu Dharr reported: It was said to the Messenger of Allah: "What do you say of a man who does a good deed and the people praise him for it?" He said: "That is the immediate glad tidings of the believer." — Sahih Muslim, 2642

In another widely cited narration specific to this verse:

Atta bin Yasar reported that a man from Egypt asked Abu Darda about this verse ("For them are glad tidings..."). Abu Darda replied: "No one has asked me about it since I asked the Messenger of Allah himself, and he told me: 'No one has asked me about it besides you since it was revealed; it refers to the righteous dream that a Muslim sees or is seen for him.'" — Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 2275 & Sunan Ibn Majah, 3898

3. Reassurance Against Harmful Speech (Verse 65)

"And let not their speech grieve you. Indeed, honor [due to power] belongs to Allah entirely. He is the Hearing, the Knowing." (Qur'an 10:65)

This verse serves as a divine shield for the Prophet’s psychological well-being against the mockery, poetry, and slander of the Quraish.

The Sunnah of Resilience and Prayer

The Sunnah demonstrates how the Prophet implemented this verse when faced with intense grief or public insults. Rather than retaliating in kind or sinking into despair, his immediate recourse was spiritual connection:

• Whenever a matter distressed or grieved him, he would immediately turn to ritual prayer (Salah), saying to Bilal: "O Bilal, give us comfort with it (the call to prayer)" (Sunan Abi Dawud, 4985).

• He practiced the Sunnah of Sabrun Jamil (beautiful patience), entirely relying on Allah's ultimate defense while continuing his dynamic calling to Islam.

4. Refuting False Claims of Divine Offspring (Verses 66–70)

"They have said, 'Allah has taken a son.' Exalted is He! He is the [one] Free of need... Say, 'Indeed, those who invent falsehood about Allah will not succeed.'" (Qur'an 10:68-69)

The Hadith on the Gravity of Shirk

These verses strongly condemn the attribution of children or partners to Allah (Shirk), calling it an invented falsehood. The Prophet Muhammad continuously emphasized the theological weight of this issue:

The Prophet said: "Allah the Almighty says: 'The son of Adam denied Me and he had no right to do so. And he reviled Me and he had no right to do so. As for his denying Me, it is his saying: He will not remake me as He made me at first. And as for his reviling Me, it is his saying: Allah has taken a son, while I am the One, the Self-Sufficient Master. I beget not, nor was I begotten, and there is none co-equal or comparable unto Me.'" — Sahih al-Bukhari, 4974

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. I. (n.d.). Sahih al-Bukhari.

• Al-Sijistani, Abu Dawud. (n.d.). Sunan Abi Dawud.

• Al-Tirmidhi, Muhammad ibn Isa. (n.d.). Sunan al-Tirmidhi.

• Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim.

(Note: "n.d." denotes classical texts where modern standardized publication years vary across publishers, cited instead by their universally recognized book and Hadith numbers).