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theological theories at different times, but very little in the practice of those who framed those theories. The Jewish
wars were ruthless wars of extermination. The Old Testament does not mince matters on this subject. In the New
Testament St. Paul, in commending the worthy fruits of Faith, mentions Gideon, Barak, and other warriors of the Old
Testament as his ideals, "Who through faith subdued kingdoms... waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of
the aliens..." (Hebrews, xi. 32-34). The monkish morality of the Gospels in their present form has never been followed
by any self-respecting Christian or other nation in history. Nor is it common-sense to ignore lust of blood in
unregenerate man as a form of evil which has to be combated "within the limits, set by Allah" (Q. ix. 112). (9.111)
See under ―Enjoin‖
(Expound)
15:94 - Therefore expound openly what thou art commanded and turn away from those who join
false gods with Allah.
(Forbid)
5:79 - Nor did they (usually) forbid one another the iniquities which they committed: evil indeed
were the deeds which they did. 788
788 There are bad men in every community, but if leaders connive at the misdeeds of the commonalty,-and even worse, if
leaders themsevles share in the misdeeds, as happened with the Pharisees and Scribes against whom Jesus spoke
out, then that community is doomed. (5.79)
See under “Forbidden”
(Forsaken)
93:3 - The guardian-Lord Hath not forsaken thee Nor is He displeased. 61776178
6177 As usual, there is the particular assurance to the Holy Prophet, and the general asssurance to mankind: see
the Introduction to this Sura. The early years of the Prophet's ministry might well have seemed blank. After inspiration
there were days and periods of waiting. A sense of loneliness might well have weighed on his mind. His own tribe of
the Quraish jeered at him, taunted and threatened him, and slandered and persecuted him as well as those who
believe in him. But his faith was never shaken, not even to the extent of that cry of agony of Jesus: "My God! why hast
Thou forsaken me?": (Mark, xvi. 34). Much less did it enter the Prophet's mind to think that Allah was angry with him,
as the taunts of his enemies suggested. (93.3)
6178 See last note. The more general meaning is similar. To the man who prepares for spiritual work and spiritual growth
the chief thing is typified by the growing hours of the morning. He should not be discouraged, nor overcome
with a sense of loneliness in his early struggles or difficulties.The end will crown his
work.Allah's care is always around him. If unsympathetic or hostile critics laugh at him or taunt him with being,
"mad" or "old-fashioned" or "ploughing his lonely furrow", his steady faith will uphold him. He will never believe that his
earnest and sincere devotion to Allah, whatever be its results in this world, can be anything but pleasing to Allah.
(93.3)
(Fulfil)
5: 1 - O ye who believe! fulfil (all) obligations. Lawful unto you (for food) are all four-footed animals
with the exceptions named: but animals of the chase are forbidden while ye are in the Sacred
Precincts or in pilgrim garb: for Allah doth command according to His Will and Plan.
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See under “Obligations”
(Good Tidings)
2:223 - Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will. But do some
good act for your souls beforehand; and fear Allah and know that ye are to meet Him (in the
Hereafter) and give (these) good tidings to those who believe. 249250
250 Our highest spiritual ambition should be the hope of meeting God. To uphold such a hope is to give glad tidings to
people of faith. It would only be unrepentant sinners who would fear the meeting. Note how the most sensuous
matters are discussed frankly, and immediately taken up into the loftiest regions of spiritual upliftment. (2.223)
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