The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 2) — Page 674
CH. 8 AL-ANFĀL PT. 10 وَلَا تَكُوْنُوْا كَالَّذِينَ خَرَجُوا And be not like those who. 48 مِنْ دِيَارِهِمْ بَطَرًا وَرِئَاءَ النَّاسِ boastfully, and to be seen of came forth from their homes men, and who turn men away وَيَصُدُّونَ عَنْ سَبِيلِ اللهِ وَاللهُ بِمَا from the path of Allah, and يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيط Allah encompasses all that they do. 1136 وَاذْزَيَّنَ لَهُمُ الشَّيْطَ أَعْمَالَهُمْ وَقَالَ لَا And when Satan made their. 49 deeds seem fair to them and said, means of the wind. "6:44; 16:64; 27:25; 29:49. means, the tree felt the wind. \ also means, he was or became brisk, lively, active or quick (as though he felt the wind and was refreshed by it). means wind, i. e. the air that is between heaven and earth; the breath of the air, or, in like manner, of anything (said to be so called because it generally brings rest or ease); puff or gust of wind; also predominance or prevalence; power or force; aid against an enemy; victory or conquest; a turn of good fortune. One would say i. e. their turn of good fortune had ,means تذهب ريحكم departed your predominance and power would depart (Lane). Commentary: The verse mentions three ways by following which Muslims could remain firm and become successful. Firstly, they are bidden to obey the commandments of God and His Messenger. Secondly, they are enjoined not to dispute with one another, but to remain united. Thirdly, they are commanded to remain patient and steadfast. 1136. Important Words: means, the بطر الرجل (boastfully) بطرا man exulted or exulted excessively; or he behaved insolently and ungratefully; or he behaved with pride and boastfulness; or he became stupefied and confounded with his wealth (and power), bearing it in an evil manner and turning it to a wrong purpose; or he regarded a thing with 1114 hatred and dislike, without its deserving to be so regarded; or he walked with a proud and conceited gait (Lane). Commentary: Boastfulness and the desire to be seen of and praised by others have always been a source of weakness in man, and the verse condemns them in the strongest terms. Again, in the field of religion, true service lies in opposing the enemy not only with fervour and zeal but with a view to helping and advancing the cause of truth. Those who are truly brave do nothing from motives of selfishness or self-display; their only motive is to seek the pleasure of God. The verse