Transliteration:( Wa qad nazzala 'alaikum fil Kitaabi an izaa sami'tum Aayaatil laahi yukfaru bihaa wa yustahza u bihaa falaa taq'udoo ma'ahum hattaa yakhoodoo fee hadeesin ghairih; innakum izam misluhum; innal laaha jaami'ul munaafiqeena wal kaafireena fee jahannama jamee'aa )
413. By this is meant in which every environment mockery is made of religion, do not go there under any circumstances. If you were there beforehand where irreligiousness began to spread, move away from there at once. And if you have the power to put an end to this forcefully do so, if not speak out against it.
414. From this we learn that to indulge in infidelity to encourage anybody towards infidelity or to make anyone an infidel are all part of infidelity and of equal degree. In fact it is totally forbidden to attend gatherings of infidelity with the intention of participating in its proceedings.Â
Thus, it is forbidden to attend gatherings of mourners and where dirges of lamentation are recited, or curses are hurled or expressed, even if one does not participate in these activities personally. However, if one attends these gatherings with the intention of eradicating these evils, there is no harm in it.
415. That both the hypocrites and the infidels will be in the fire of Hell, though their places may be different. Says Allah Almighty: "Undoubtedly, the hypocrites are in the lowest section of Hell." It could also mean that the two groups could be brought together. Thus, there is no inconsistency in the verse.
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The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 140 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 137 which provides the complete commentary from verse 137 through 140.
170. A person who professes Islam and yet enjoys the company of those who indulge in blasphemy against God, and who bears with equanimity their scoffing at God and His Messenger, is no different’ from the unbelievers mentioned here. For the injunction in this verse, see also (Surah Al-Anam, ayat 68) below.
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