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03 Surah Ali-Imran (continued)

Page 67 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

3:133

3:134

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3:136

3:137

3:138

3:139

3:140

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 67 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 67 of the Qur'an transitions directly into Surah Ali-Imran (Chapter 3), Verses 133 through 140.

Thematically, this passage focuses on the qualities of the pious (Muttaqin), divine forgiveness, repentance, and emotional coping after a crisis. Historically, it serves as an immense comfort and an educational realignment for the Muslim community following the devastating physical and psychological setbacks at the Battle of Uhud.

The prominent Hadiths and Sunnah narratives connected to these specific verses include:

1. Verse 133: The Vastness of Paradise and Asking for Al-Firdaws

"And hasten towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for those mindful [of Allah]."

This verse encourages believers to race to achieve acts of obedience and righteous deeds to gain an incredibly spacious eternal reward.

• The Prophetic Instruction on Asking for Paradise: The vastness of Paradise described here matches the Prophet's instructions on aiming for its highest station. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
  "When you ask Allah for Paradise, ask Him for Al-Firdaws, which is the highest and best part of Paradise. From it originate the rivers of Paradise, and above it is the Throne of the Most Beneficent (Allah)." (Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2790 / 7423 and referenced by Ibn Kathir for this verse).

• The Dialogue Regarding "Where is the Fire?": A direct interaction regarding this specific verse took place during the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ. Al-Bazzar recorded that Abu Hurairah narrated that a man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and asked regarding the verse, "a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the Earth":
  "If Paradise takes up the width of the heavens and the earth, where is the Fire then?"
  The Prophet ﷺ replied: "When the night comes, it overtakes everything, so where is the day?" > The man said: "Where Allah wants it to be." > The Prophet ﷺ concluded: "Similarly, the Fire is where Allah wants it to be." (Recorded in Musnad Al-Bazzar and Tafsir Ibn Kathir).

2. Verse 134: Restraining Anger and Forgiving Others

"[They are] those who donate in prosperity and adversity, control their anger, and pardon others. And Allah loves the good-doers."

This verse establishes the hallmark traits of the Muttaqin (pious)—specifically the internal emotional mastery required to hold back anger and forgive when one has the power to strike back.

• The Definition of a Strong Person: The Prophet ﷺ systematically linked the character trait mentioned in this verse (restraining anger) to true spiritual strength. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
  "The strong person is not the one who overcomes others by his wrestling strength, but the strong one is he who controls himself while in anger." (Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6114 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2609).

• The Eternal Reward for Suppressing Wrath: To encourage acting upon this verse, the Sunnah promises a unique reward on the Day of Judgement. Mu’adh ibn Anas narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
  "Whoever suppresses anger while being able to act upon it, Allah will call him before all creation on the Day of Resurrection and let him choose from whichever of the rewards of Paradise (Hoor al-Ayn) he wishes." (Recorded in Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2021 and Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith 4777).

3. Verse 135: Erasing Sins Through Swift Repentance

"[They are] those who, upon committing an evil deed or wronging themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins—and who forgives sins except Allah? —and they do not knowingly persist in wrongdoing."

This verse highlights that the pious are not infallible, but rather, when they fall into a major sin (fahishah) or wrong themselves, they instantly remember Allah and make Istighfar (seek forgiveness).

• The Prophetic Assurance of Forgiveness: The Prophet ﷺ taught that Allah actively honors the vow of forgiveness explicitly emphasized in this verse. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
  "A servant committed a sin and said: 'O Allah, forgive me my sin.' Allah, the Blessed and Exalted, said: 'My servant committed a sin and knew that he has a Lord Who forgives sins and holds one accountable for sin... I have forgiven My servant.'" (Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 7507 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2758).

4. Verses 139–140: Coping with the Trauma of Uhud

"So do not become weak, nor be sad, and you will be triumphant if you are indeed believers. If a wound has touched you, be sure a similar wound has touched the others. And so are the days, that We give to men by turns..."

These concluding verses on Page 67 directly address the heartbreak of the Battle of Uhud, where 70 Muslims were martyred and the Prophet ﷺ himself was injured. Allah uses these verses to build emotional resilience by reminding them that hardships hit both sides.

• The Sunnah of Facing the Enemy: Commenting on the mental readiness required when encountering severe loss and injuries as mentioned in these verses, the Hadith explicitly instructs Muslims to maintain patience. In the Two Sahihs, it is recorded that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
  "Do not wish to encounter the enemy, and ask Allah for your well-being. However, if you do encounter them, then observe patience and know that Paradise is under the shade of swords." (Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2818 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1742).