Transliteration:( Tu'minoona billaahi wa Rasoolihee wa tujaahidoona fee sabeelil laahi bi amwaalikum wa anfusikum; zaalikum khairul lakum in kuntum ta'lamoon )
"That is, you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive hard for the cause of Allah with your wealth and your person. That is the best for you, if you know."
Emphasizes the foundational importance of having faith in Allah and His Messenger as the first step before engaging in any actions for the cause of Allah.
Refers to the act of Jihad, involving both material and personal sacrifice for the sake of Allah.
The verse stresses the importance of making tangible sacrifices, both financially and physically, in the way of Allah.
At the time of revelation, Jihad was of crucial importance, which is why it is mentioned immediately after faith.
However, it should be noted that in general, Salah holds a higher rank than Jihad and is one of the most fundamental acts of worship in Islam.
The verse highlights the concept of trading with Allah, drawing a parallel between worldly financial trade and the spiritual profit gained through striving in the cause of Allah.
The rewards for these pious deeds, if Allah wills, are far greater than any worldly gain.
The tafsir of Surah As-Saff verse 11 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Saff ayat 11 which provides the complete commentary from verse 11 through 13.
(61:11) Have faith in Allah and His Messenger[15] and strive in the Way of Allah with your possessions and your lives. That is better for you if you only knew.[16]
15. When the believers are asked to believe, it automatically gives the meaning that they should become sincere Muslims: they should not rest content with oral profession of the faith but should be ready and willing to make every sacrifice in the cause of their faith.
16. That is, this bargain is far superior for them to every worldly bargain.
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