Transliteration:( Wa minal A'raabi mai yu'minu billaahi wal yawmil aakhiri wa yattakhizu maa yunfiqu qurubaatin 'indal laahi wa salawaatir Rasool; 'alaaa innahaa qurbatul lahum; sayudkhilu humul laahu fee rahmatih; innal laaha Ghafoorur Raheem (section 12) )
272. In this verse either the people of Banu Muzaniah are intendeor those of the tribes of Aslam, Ghaffar abd Juhaidah. From this we learn that only if the blessing of Allah Almighty is included, then only will those away from the Messenger of Allah Almighty receive benefits, otherwise even those near to him are deprived of it. Abu Jahl remained an infidel even though he was in Makkah while these people became believers, God-fearing and pious even though they remained distant from him. Praise be to Allah! By Allah Almighty only spiritual nearness is acceptable.Â
273. From this emerge two issues:
1. The one who truly believes in Allah Almighty and the Day of Judgement is he who has believed in the Holy Prophetصلى الله عليه وآله وسلم because the other primitive villagers also had belief in Allah Almighty and the Day of Judgement, but they have been included among the rejectors
2. Faith has precedence above every deed Faith is the root, good deeds are its branches. It should be remembered that all aspects of belief is included in belief in Allah Almighty and the Day of Judgement. Thus Qiyamah. Paradise, Hell, resurrection, reckoning, etc should all be included in the belief eg when we say it is important to recite Surah Fateha in Salaah it is meant not just AlHamdo but the entire Surah has to be recited.Â
274. From this we learn that it is no polytheism when one intends pleasure of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم with the pleasure of Allah Almighty at the time of doing good deeds. Says Allah Almighty: "But the rights of Allah and His Messenger are greater to seek pleasure" (S9V62) When giving charity the noble Companions whould make intention of pleasing the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلمÂ
In this verse there is a proof concerning lesaale Sawaab-conveying the rewards of good deeds the departed souls and holding Fatcha i.e. requesting Allah Almighty to convey the rewards of the good deeds to the departed souls through the medium of the Holy Prophet.
This is what is done and said in respect of Fateha when conveying rewards or charity, etc. Today too the receiver of charity should pray for the giver of charity.Â
275. In this verse information is being given" about the acceptance of their charities. This tells us that no Muslim can ever reach the lofty status and position of a Companion of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلمÂ
Receipt of acceptance of their pious deeds has come form the Throne. We on the other hand do not know whether our good deeds are accepted by Allah Almighty
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The tafsir of Surah Taubah verse 99 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Taubah ayat 97 which provides the complete commentary from verse 97 through 99.
(9:99) And among the bedouin Arabs are those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and regard their spending (in the Way of Allah) as a means of drawing near to Allah and of deserving the prayers of the Messenger. Indeed, this shall be a means of drawing near to Allah. Allah will surely admit them to His mercy. Allah is All-Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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