Transliteration:( Wa mai yaqtul mu'minam muta'ammidan fajazaaa'uhoo Jahannamu khaalidan feehaa wa ghadibal laahu' alaihi wa la'anahoo wa a'adda lahoo 'azaaban 'azeemaa )
298. From this, we learn that this order does not apply to killings on the ground of misunder- standing in respect of the interpretation of Islamic law, as in the case of battles between Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) and Hazrat Muawiya.
In this case both parties regarded shedding the blood as permissible. Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) fought because he regarded Amir Muawiya (Radiallahu Anhu) as a rebel or an insurgent, while Amir Muawiya (Radiallahu Anhu) took up arms because he thought Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) was procrastinating in tracing the murderers of Hazrat Uthman (Radiallahu Anhu).
Hazrat Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) based his argument on the following verse: "Then fight the one that has committed excessiveness against the other." (S49:V9) while Hazrat Muawiya (Radiallahu Anhu) based his reasoning with the verse: "Undoubtedly We have given authority to his heirs but he should not exceed the limits...." (S17:V33) However, in this case Hazrat Muawiya (Radiallahu Anhu) had erred, though both are well liked by Allah Almighty.Â
Just as the killing of a Muslim by mischance would not be regarded as premeditated murder, so is the case in the above.
299.Although Hell-Fire is the legal punishment for premeditated murder, but if the one fatally wounded forgives his murderer then Allah Almighty's Mercy and Grace can change this. In short, justice is one thing, but bounty and grace is another thing altogether.
300. Whenever the word "forever" is included with "eternity" its meaning would be forever, eternally, but if it is without "forever" its meaning would be a longer period of time. A Muslim will not be placed in Jahannam forever. It should be remembered that it is infidelity to kill a Muslim because of his faith or by regarding killing of a Muslim as a lawful act. The punishment for this is eternal Hell fire, but if a Muslim is killed during an argument or dispute, etc. this would be regarded as a grievous sin and its perpetrator would be placed in the fire of Hell for a long period.
301.In the words 'wrath' and 'cursed there is a hint that it is permissible to curse a sinner with-out identifying him character like saying "May the curse of Allah Almighty be upon the liar.!'
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The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 93 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 92 which provides the complete commentary from verse 92 through 93.
(4:93) And he who slays a believer wilfully his reward is Hell, where he will abide. Allah’s wrath is against him and He has cast His curse upon him, and has prepared for him a great chastisement.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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