Transliteration:( Idfa' billate hiya ahsanus saiyi'ah; nahnu a'lamu bimaa yasifoon )
131. This means eradicating their polytheism through Tauheed (Oneness of Allah Almighty). their sins through piety and purity, and evil through goodness. darkness through light. objections through proofs, their cruelty through mercy and benevolence. their moral deficiencies through your lofty conduct. ignorance through knowledge, cruelty through Jihad (Holy War).
In short, there is great dimensional scope in this. verse In this word "best" hot, cold.. propagation. Jihad (striving in the path of Allah) severe punishments, etc. all these are included.
 The operation performed by the surgeon on the patient is the best form of obtaining a cure.  Thus, this verse is not abrogated but is firm and everlasting.Â
132.Between you and Allah Almighty, because they try to prove partners, or children for Allah Almighty and they call you insane or pretender. Allah Almighty says "We will punish them for thisâ€
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The tafsir of Surah Al-Muminun verse 96 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muminun ayat 93 which provides the complete commentary from verse 93 through 98.
(23:96) (O Muhammad)! Repel evil in the best manner. We are well aware of all that they say about you.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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