Transliteration:( Zaalika bi annal laaha mawlal lazeena aamanoo wa annal kaafireena laa mawlaa lahum (section 1) )
"This is because Allah is the Protector of the believers, but for the infidels there is no protector [26]."
The term "Protector" (Mawlâ) means Helper, Guardian, and Ally.
This verse makes a clear distinction between the fate of believers and disbelievers:
Believers are under the direct care and protection of Allah.
They also benefit from the support of His Messenger ﷺ and the righteous believers, as mentioned in Surah Al-Mā’idah (5:55):
"Only Allah is your Friend, and His Messenger, and the believers..."
This support ensures that even in trials, the believers are never left alone.
The disbelievers, on the other hand, lack any true helper:
Their so-called gods, friends, or worldly powers cannot aid them when Allah's punishment comes.
On the Day of Judgment, even their close relations and companions will abandon them.
This exposes the false sense of security disbelievers may have had.
When calamity or divine wrath befalls them, none will come to their rescue—neither idols nor influential allies.
The tafsir of Surah Muhammad verse 11 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muhammad ayat 10 which provides the complete commentary from verse 10 through 13.
(47:11) That is because Allah is the Protector of the believers whereas the unbelievers have none to protect them.[16]
16. After being wounded at Uhud when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was resting in a hill pass with a few companions, Abu Sufyan shouted: We have Uzza and there is no Uzza for you. Thereupon the Prophet (peace be upon him) told his companions to respond, saying: Our Protector and helper is Allah, and you have no protector and helper at all. This reply of the Prophet (peace be upon him) was derived from this very verse.
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