Transliteration:( Wa inna minkum lamal la yubatti'anna fa in asaabatkum museebatun qaala qad an'amal laahu 'alaiya iz lam akum ma'ahum shaheeda )
“And surely among you is someone (hypocrite) who will tarry behind [232]. Then if any calamity comes to you, he says: ‘It was Allah’s favor upon me that I was not present with them’ [233].”
This part of the verse refers to the hypocrites, who are known for their laziness, especially in matters like prayer, Jihad, and communal duties.
This reluctance to participate in Islamic obligations is a sign of hypocrisy.
While true believers step forward in times of trial, the hypocrites hold back, always finding excuses to avoid sacrifice.
When any calamity befalls the Muslim community—such as defeat, hardship, or loss in battle—these hypocrites express relief and joy, saying:
“It was Allah’s favor that I wasn’t with them.”
From this, we understand that:
Rejoicing over Muslim suffering, and being happy to stay distant, is a form of Kufr (disbelief).
It is essential to stay with the Muslim community, both in belief and action.
As the saying goes:
“The sheep that stays with the flock is safe from the wolves.”
This reflects the importance of unity, solidarity, and being present with the Ummah in all circumstances.
The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 72 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 71 which provides the complete commentary from verse 71 through 74.
(4:72) Among you there is such who lags behind,[102] then if some affliction strikes you, he says: ‘Indeed Allah bestowed His favour upon me that I was not present with them.’
102. Another meaning could be that such persons not only shirk the risks of fighting themselves but also go about spreading demoralization to discourage others from fighting in the name of God.
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