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    • Quran-90:13 Surah Al-balad English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    فَكُّ رَقَبَةٍ

    Transliteration:( Fakku raqabah )

    13.It is freeing of a person in bondage [13]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (13) It is the freeing of a slave (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Al-Balad Ayat 13 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    13. To free a slave

    This verse speaks about an act of great virtue and mercy: freeing slaves or alleviating the suffering of others. The command to free a slave goes beyond its literal meaning, encompassing various forms of liberation and assistance, both physical and spiritual.

    Key Points:

    1. Literal Meaning:

      • Freeing one’s slave: Encourages the act of setting one’s own slaves free as an expression of mercy and piety.
      • Freeing others’ slaves: Assisting in the emancipation of slaves owned by others, financially or otherwise.
      • Relieving the debtor: Helping someone burdened with debt by paying it off on their behalf.
      • Releasing the oppressed prisoner: Advocating for and facilitating the release of individuals unjustly imprisoned or held captive.
      • Easing hardships: Providing relief to those in difficult circumstances, whether through financial aid, moral support, or physical assistance.

    2. Spiritual Interpretation:

      • Freeing the heart from the baser self: According to the Sufi sages, it also means freeing one’s heart from the captivity of selfish desires and worldly distractions, enabling spiritual growth.
      • Liberation from Hellfire: Performing good deeds and acts of piety to secure freedom from punishment in the Hereafter.
      • Fulfilling the obligations of the deceased: Paying compensation (fidya) for the missed prayers, fasts, or other unfulfilled obligations of a deceased believer to free them from accountability in the Hereafter.

    3. Broader Implications:

      • This verse emphasizes the value of compassion, justice, and responsibility toward others.
      • It highlights the interconnectedness of social and spiritual liberation, showing that acts of mercy benefit both the oppressed and the one performing them.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Balad verse 13 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Balad ayat 11 which provides the complete commentary from verse 11 through 20.

    Ala-Maududi

    (90:13) It is freeing someone’s neck from slavery;

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (13) It is the freeing of a slave

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