Transliteration:( Man kaana 'aduwwal lillaahi wa malaaa'ikatihee wa Rusulihee wa Jibreela wa Meekaala fa innal laaha 'aduwwul lilkaafireen )
"Whoever is an enemy of Allah and His angels and His Messengers and Jibraeel [188] and Mikaeel, then surely, Allah is an enemy to the infidels. [189]"
From this verse, we understand the high status of Hazrat Jibraeel (عليه السلام), as his name is mentioned first among all the angels.
Jibraeel (عليه السلام) is responsible for bringing revelation, which is the spiritual nourishment for all of humanity.
Mikaeel (عليه السلام), by contrast, brings rain and physical sustenance—which supports material life.
This ordering signifies that spiritual guidance through revelation is superior to physical sustenance, and hence, Jibraeel holds a higher rank.
This verse teaches that love and loyalty toward Allah’s pious beings—including Prophets, angels, and saints—is a form of love for Allah.
On the contrary, harboring malice against them is tantamount to enmity with Allah.
Allah states elsewhere:
"Then follow me, Allah will love you." (Surah Aal-Imran: 31)
This proves that Allah’s love is linked to following and honoring His beloveds.
Anyone who opposes Jibraeel or Mikaeel, or any Prophet or righteous servant, has opposed Allah’s will,
And thus becomes deserving of Allah’s enmity.
Additionally, enmity toward one angel is treated as enmity toward all, just as opposing one Prophet is a rejection of all Prophets.
The tafsir of Surah Baqarah verse 98 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Baqarah ayat 97 which provides the complete commentary from verse 97 through 98.
(2:98) (And if this is the cause of their hostility to Gabriel, let them know) whoever is an enemy to Allah, His Angels and His Messengers and to Gabriel and Michael will surely find Allah an enemy to such unbelievers.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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