Transliteration:( Allazeena aamanoo wa haajaroo wa jaahadoo fee sabeelil laahi bi amwaalihim wa anfusihim a'zamu darajatan 'indal laah; wa ulaaa'ika humul faaa'izoon )
44. There are three categories of Holy War (JIHAD)-Striving with ones life only, as was the case with the poor Muslims, the second type is striving with ones wealth as was the case of the wealthy but disabled believers who would provide horses and other equipment to the soldiers; the third is the combination of both those who would strive with their lives and wealth by physically fighting and providing equipment for the poorer soldiers. All three types of soldiers are included in this From this there is a hint that the MUHAJIREEN are superior to the Helpers- ANSAAR though both are beloved of Allah Almighty.
45. They are superior to other and not merely to non-believers. The infidels hold no position in the sight of Allah Almighty to say that they hold superior position to the Muslim warrior.Â
Animals were permitted to come into the Arc of Hazrat Nooh (on whom be peace) but not an infidel. Regarding the infidels Allah Almighty says: "They are the worst of creatures". S98:V6.
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The tafsir of Surah Taubah verse 20 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Taubah ayat 19 which provides the complete commentary from verse 19 through 22.
(9:20) The higher rank with Allah is for those who believed and migrated and strove in His cause with their belongings and their persons. It is they who are triumphant.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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