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The Expanding of the Chest of the Prophet
Giving him the Status of Forgiveness
and the Status of Being Protected From Sin
Allah, the Almighty also says, "Have We not expanded your chest for you" (94:1) 'Expanded' means to widen, immense, and the word 'chest' in this verse refers to his heart.
Abbas' son explained that Allah expanded the Prophet’s chest with the light of Islam, whereas Sahl At-Tustori said it means with the light of the message. Hasan Al Basri said that Allah filled it with judgment and knowledge.
In the verses that follow, Allah says, 'and relieved you of your burden that weighed down your back' (94:2-8). Both Al Mawardi and As Sulami are of the opinion that the meaning refers to the Message that weighed down upon his back before the Prophet delivered it. It has also been said by As-Samakandi to mean Allah protected the Prophet from sin otherwise sins would have burdened his back.
The chapter continues, 'Have We not raised your remembrance?' (94:4). This verse has been explained by Yahya, Adam's son as the bestowal of the Prophethood upon Muhammad.
And it was said, "When I, (Allah) am mentioned, you are mentioned with Me in the proclamation: 'there is no god except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.'" Also it was said it is regarding raising his name as mentioned and repeated in each Call to Prayer.
It is now very clear that these words of Allah confirm the enormity of the favor He bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad together with the exalted rank the Prophet has before Him together with his honorable position. Allah expanded his chest to belief and guidance, making it wide enough to contain both the knowledge and wisdom.
Allah protected His Prophet from the burden of everything contemptible in "The Age of Ignorance" (Jahiliyya) by making them repugnant to him, giving victory to His Religion over all previous Religions.
The weighty responsibility of the message, and Prophethood was lightened for him by Allah, so that he was able to present the entrusted message sent down to him to mankind. Again, Allah stresses the Prophet's superlative position, his tremendous rank, and great prominence by raising his name in the company of His Own Name. Of this Katada said, "Allah exalted his fame in the world, and in the Everlasting Life. There is no witness, nor yet one who offers the prayer who does not say, 'There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.'"
Giving him the Status of Forgiveness
and the Status of Being Protected From Sin
Allah, the Almighty also says, "Have We not expanded your chest for you" (94:1) 'Expanded' means to widen, immense, and the word 'chest' in this verse refers to his heart.
Abbas' son explained that Allah expanded the Prophet’s chest with the light of Islam, whereas Sahl At-Tustori said it means with the light of the message. Hasan Al Basri said that Allah filled it with judgment and knowledge.
In the verses that follow, Allah says, 'and relieved you of your burden that weighed down your back' (94:2-8). Both Al Mawardi and As Sulami are of the opinion that the meaning refers to the Message that weighed down upon his back before the Prophet delivered it. It has also been said by As-Samakandi to mean Allah protected the Prophet from sin otherwise sins would have burdened his back.
The chapter continues, 'Have We not raised your remembrance?' (94:4). This verse has been explained by Yahya, Adam's son as the bestowal of the Prophethood upon Muhammad.
And it was said, "When I, (Allah) am mentioned, you are mentioned with Me in the proclamation: 'there is no god except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.'" Also it was said it is regarding raising his name as mentioned and repeated in each Call to Prayer.
It is now very clear that these words of Allah confirm the enormity of the favor He bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad together with the exalted rank the Prophet has before Him together with his honorable position. Allah expanded his chest to belief and guidance, making it wide enough to contain both the knowledge and wisdom.
Allah protected His Prophet from the burden of everything contemptible in "The Age of Ignorance" (Jahiliyya) by making them repugnant to him, giving victory to His Religion over all previous Religions.
The weighty responsibility of the message, and Prophethood was lightened for him by Allah, so that he was able to present the entrusted message sent down to him to mankind. Again, Allah stresses the Prophet's superlative position, his tremendous rank, and great prominence by raising his name in the company of His Own Name. Of this Katada said, "Allah exalted his fame in the world, and in the Everlasting Life. There is no witness, nor yet one who offers the prayer who does not say, 'There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.'"