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Full-version-Shefa-bio-of-Prophet, page : 12
"And in this so that the Messenger can be a witness for you and in order that you be witnesses against mankind" (22:78) and, "How then shall it be when We bring forward from every nation a witness, and bring you (Prophet Muhammad) to witness against those!" (4:41)
By "median nation" Allah means a nation that is both balanced and good. The meaning of the verses is that Allah chose and preferred the nation of Prophet Muhammad by making them an excellent, balanced nation so that they could be witnesses against the nations of previous prophets. And that, the Messenger will be a truthful witness over his nation.
Allah's kindness and gentleness to the Prophet
Allah said, "Allah has pardoned you. Why did you give them leave (to stay behind) until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?" (9:43).
Abu Muhammad Mekki said, "This is an introductory phrase, meaning Allah makes you good and gives you honor."
Awn, Abdullah's son draws one's attention saying, "In this verse Allah tells the Prophet about pardoning before speaking of the advice."
As-Samakandi reported that he had heard the verse explained as, "Allah has saved you, why did you give them permission?" Had Allah addressed him first with the question, "why did you give them permission" it would have been very hard on the Prophet and the heart of the Prophet would have been affected in a way that it might almost have burst, from these words. But instead, Allah in His Mercy first told him of the status of pardoning, so that his heart remained tranquil, and it was then that He said to him, "Why did you give them leave until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?"
It is easy for all to understand and recognize that this is yet another demonstration of the honored status in which the Prophet is held by Allah and that he is the subject of the kindness of Allah. If the depth of this kindness were to be known to us our hearts would undoubtedly burst.
(From this we learn) a Muslim should strive hard and try to achieve the ethics and manners outlined in the Koran, not only in words, but also in action, search and communication. Such manners and ethics are the basis of true knowledge and the path of acceptable behavior in both Religion and in one's everyday affairs.
When one supplicates to the Lord of all lords, the One who blesses each and every one of us - and is not in need of a single thing - one should not fail to remember the extraordinary kindness of Allah.
By "median nation" Allah means a nation that is both balanced and good. The meaning of the verses is that Allah chose and preferred the nation of Prophet Muhammad by making them an excellent, balanced nation so that they could be witnesses against the nations of previous prophets. And that, the Messenger will be a truthful witness over his nation.
Allah's kindness and gentleness to the Prophet
Allah said, "Allah has pardoned you. Why did you give them leave (to stay behind) until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?" (9:43).
Abu Muhammad Mekki said, "This is an introductory phrase, meaning Allah makes you good and gives you honor."
Awn, Abdullah's son draws one's attention saying, "In this verse Allah tells the Prophet about pardoning before speaking of the advice."
As-Samakandi reported that he had heard the verse explained as, "Allah has saved you, why did you give them permission?" Had Allah addressed him first with the question, "why did you give them permission" it would have been very hard on the Prophet and the heart of the Prophet would have been affected in a way that it might almost have burst, from these words. But instead, Allah in His Mercy first told him of the status of pardoning, so that his heart remained tranquil, and it was then that He said to him, "Why did you give them leave until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?"
It is easy for all to understand and recognize that this is yet another demonstration of the honored status in which the Prophet is held by Allah and that he is the subject of the kindness of Allah. If the depth of this kindness were to be known to us our hearts would undoubtedly burst.
(From this we learn) a Muslim should strive hard and try to achieve the ethics and manners outlined in the Koran, not only in words, but also in action, search and communication. Such manners and ethics are the basis of true knowledge and the path of acceptable behavior in both Religion and in one's everyday affairs.
When one supplicates to the Lord of all lords, the One who blesses each and every one of us - and is not in need of a single thing - one should not fail to remember the extraordinary kindness of Allah.