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Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Thursday 25/6/26, Sūrah al-Tawbah (9): 1-13, tafakkur verse 9: 7
Theme: Islam is a religion of justice, fidelity, and principled peace. Muslims are commanded to honour their covenants and maintain peace with those who remain faithful to their agreements.
{كَیۡفَ یَكُونُ لِلۡمُشۡرِكِینَ عَهۡدٌ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ وَعِندَ رَسُولِهِۦۤ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِینَ عَـٰهَدتُّمۡ عِندَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِۖ فَمَا ٱسۡتَقَـٰمُوا۟ لَكُمۡ فَٱسۡتَقِیمُوا۟ لَهُمۡۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ یُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُتَّقِینَ}
"How can there be for the polytheists a treaty in the sight of Allāh and with His Messenger, except for those with whom you made a treaty at al-Masjid al-Ḥarām? So as long as they are upright toward you, be upright toward them. Indeed, Allāh loves the righteous [who fear Him]".
LESSONS:
The verse was revealed in connection with the events following the conquest of Makkah and the declaration of Sūrah al-Tawbah in the ninth year after Hijrah. At that time, some Arab polytheist tribes had repeatedly violated their peace treaties with the Muslims by assisting enemies, attacking Muslim allies, and breaking their covenants. Allah declared that such treacherous treaties were no longer binding. However, He made a clear exception for those tribes who remained faithful to their agreements and committed no act of betrayal. Muslims were commanded to honour their treaties with these loyal parties until the agreed period expired.
This verse therefore establishes an enduring Islamic principle: peace agreements must be respected as long as the other party remains faithful to them.
1. Islam Commands Faithfulness to Treaties
Even when dealing with non-Muslims, Islam requires Muslims to honour every lawful agreement. Breaking treaties without justification is prohibited. A Muslim's word and covenant are sacred and should never be violated.
2. Peace Is the Default as Long as Others Honour It
The command: "So long as they remain true to you, remain true to them."
shows that Islam does not encourage conflict for its own sake. Peace should continue whenever the other party remains committed to it. Muslims should always prefer peaceful coexistence over unnecessary confrontation.
3. Justice Is Not Limited by Religious Differences
Although the verse speaks about polytheists, Allah still commands fairness and fulfilment of agreements with them. Justice in Islam is based on righteousness, not on religious or ethnic identity.
4. Taqwā Includes Honouring Commitments
The verse concludes: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are mindful of Him."
This teaches that fulfilling promises and agreements is an act of taqwā. Integrity and trustworthiness are signs of true God-consciousness.
5. Betrayal Is Never the Islamic Way
The verse distinguishes between those who betrayed their treaties and those who remained faithful. Muslims were not permitted to treat both groups alike.
Islam condemns collective punishment and requires that people be judged according to their own actions. Loyalty should be met with loyalty, while treachery has legal consequences.
Honour contracts, agreements, and promises in business, marriage, and public life.
Promote peaceful coexistence with neighbours of all faiths.
Avoid betrayal, deception, and breach of trust.
Encourage governments and communities to respect lawful treaties and international agreements.
Demonstrate that true taqwā is reflected not only in worship but also in honesty, justice, and reliability in all dealings.
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