[1651]- Referring to the Jews of Banun-Naḍeer, who broke their pact with the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ).
[1652]- This was the first tme they had ever been gathered and expelled.
[1653]- Meaning that they went through no hardship (i.e., war) to obtain it.
[1654]- Those of Banū Hāshim and Banū Muṭṭalib, whom he (ﷺ) had prohibited from accepting zakāh.
[1655]- This ruling concerning properties abandoned by an enemy without a war effort differs from that in Sūrah al-Anfāl, verse 41, which refers to spoils of war in which four fifths is distributed among those who fought in Allāh's cause.
[1656]- Before the settlement of the emigrants (Muhājireen) among the Anṣār, for whom a share is delegated as well.
[1657]- See footnotes to 6:73.
[1658]- And owner of everything in existence.
[1659]- i.e., transcendent above any aspect belonging to His creation. Also, the possessor and grantor of blessings.
[1660]- Literally, "Free" from any imperfection. Also, "Peace" or "Soundness."
[1661]- And safety, i.e., reassurance that His promise is always fulfilled. Also, He who bestows faith.
[1662]- i.e., who observes, guards and protects. Also, "the Criterion."
[1663]- Refer to footnote in 2:129.
[1664]- Whose irresistible force is without limitation; the one above all things who compels the creation to be as He wills it. Also, "the Amender" or "the Rectifier" who repairs, restores, completes or sets something right once again, out of His mercy.
[1665]- Supreme, complete and perfect in His essence, attributes and actions.
[1666]- i.e., He who destined existence for His creation.
[1667]- i.e., He who brings His creation into existence.
[1668]- i.e., He who gives every creation its particular form.
[1669]- Refer to the final paragraphs of the "Introduction" for a brief discussion of these attributes.
[1670]- Refer to footnote in 6:18.