Transliteration:( Wa izaa qeela lahum aaminoo bimaaa anzalal laahu qaaloo nu'minu bimaaa unzila 'alainaa wa yakfuroona bimaa waraaa'ahoo wa huwal haqqu musaddiqal limaa ma'ahum; qul falima taqtuloona Ambiyaaa'al laahi min qablu in kuntum mu'mineen )
172.This verse makes it clear that it is incumbent upon everybody to believe in all the revealed Books of Allah as well as upon all the commands of the Holy Prophet. To reject any one of the above is an act of Kufr (disbelief). Such is the ruling regarding all the Prophets of Allah, as well as the pious descendants of the Holy Prophet and his illustrious companions whose respect, and in whom belief is incumbent too.
173. All those Prophets and books which are not mentioned in the QUR'AAN, have become an unknown entity and no one has any knowledge about them.
174. This verse makes it clear that slaying or slander of a Prophet is an act of Kufr (infidelity) while showing utmost respect and honour of Prophet is part of faith, condoning acts of Kufr amounts to Kufr (infidelity). This is true of the present day Israelites. Although they had not been responsible for martyring any Prophet but they do not denounce these killers. On the contrary, they hold them in esteem. Therefore they too are listed among these killers. Similar is the ruling regarding pious deeds.
91. And when it is said to them (the Jews), “Believe in what Allah has sent down,” they say, “We believe in what was sent down to us.” And they disbelieve in that which came after it, while it is the truth confirming what is with them. Say (O Muhammad to them): “Why then have you killed the Prophets of Allah aforetime, if you indeed have been believers” 92. And indeed Musa came to you with clear proofs, yet you worshipped the calf after he left, and you were Zalimun.
Allah said,
(And when it is said to them), meaning, the Jews and the People of the Book,
(Believe in what Allah has sent down) to Muhammad , believe in and follow him,
(They say, “We believe in what was sent down to us.”) meaning, it is enough for us to believe in what was revealed to us in the Tawrah and the Injil, and this is the path that we choose,
(And they disbelieve in that which came after it).
(while it is the truth confirming what is with them) meaning, while knowing that what was revealed to Muhammad ,
(it is the truth confirming what is with them). This means that since what was sent to Muhammad conforms to what was revealed to the People of the Book, then this fact constitutes a proof against them. Similarly, Allah said,
(Those to whom We gave the Scripture (Jews and Christians) recognize him (Muhammad ) as they recognize their sons) (2:146). Allah said next,
(“Why then have you killed the Prophets of Allah aforetime, if you indeed have been believers”).
This means, “If your claim that you believe in what was revealed to you is true, then why did you kill the Prophets who came to you affirming the Tawrah’s Law, although you knew they were true Prophets You killed them simply out of transgression, stubbornness and injustice with Allah’s Messengers. Therefore, you only follow your lusts, opinions and desires.” Similarly, Allah said,
(Is it that whenever there came to you a Messenger with what you yourselves desired not, you grew arrogant Some you disbelieved and some you killed.)
Also, As-Suddi said, “In this Ayah, Allah chastised the People of the Book,
(Say (O Muhammad to them): “Why then have you killed the Prophets of Allah aforetime, if you indeed have been believers”).”
(And indeed Musa came to you with clear proofs) meaning, with clear signs and clear proofs that he was the Messenger of Allah and that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. The clear signs -or miracles- mentioned here are the flood, the locusts, the lice, the frogs, the blood, the staff and the hand. Musa’s miracles also include parting the sea, shading the Jews with clouds, the manna and quails, the gushing stone, etc.
(yet you worshipped the calf) meaning, as a deity instead of Allah, during the time of Musa. Allah’s statement,
(after he left) after Musa went to Mount Tur to speak to Allah. Similarly, Allah said,
(And the people of Musa made in his absence, out of their ornaments, the image of a calf (for worship). It had a sound (as if it was mooing)) (7:148).
(and you were Zalimun) meaning, you were unjust in this behavior of worshipping the calf, although you knew that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. Similarly, Allah said,
(And when they regretted and saw that they had gone astray, they (repented and) said: “If our Lord have not mercy upon us and forgive us, we shall certainly be of the losers”) (7:149).
(2:91) When they are told: “Believe in what Allah has revealed,” they say: “We believe only in what was revealed to us (Israel).” They deny everything else even though it be the Truth which confirms what they possess. Say (to them): “If indeed you are believers, why is it that in the past you killed the Prophets of Allah (who were from Israel)?”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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