Surah At-Tawbah, meaning 'The Repentance,' is the 9th chapter of the Quran with 129 verses. This Medinan surah, also known as Bara’ah (Disavowal), is unique for not beginning with 'Bismillah' due to its stern tone addressing hypocrisy and treaty violations. It emphasizes repentance, sincerity, and striving in Allah’s cause.
Revealed in Medina during the later years of the Prophet’s (PBUH) life (around 9 AH), Surah At-Tawbah addresses the Muslim community’s dealings with hypocrites, pagans, and treaty breakers after the conquest of Makkah. It calls for sincere repentance and steadfastness in faith.
The tafsir of Surah At-Tawbah focuses on themes like repentance, the importance of sincerity in worship, the consequences of hypocrisy, and the call to jihad (striving) in Allah’s path. It also addresses the importance of charity (Zakat) and the sanctity of treaties.
Reciting Surah At-Tawbah encourages sincere repentance, strengthens resolve to uphold faith, and offers protection from hypocrisy. It is recommended for those seeking forgiveness and spiritual purification.
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Surah At-Tawbah, also called Bara’ah, omits 'Bismillah' due to its stern tone addressing treaty violations and hypocrisy, signaling a declaration of disavowal from disbelievers.
The main theme of Surah At-Tawbah is repentance, sincerity in faith, and the consequences of hypocrisy and breaking treaties. It also emphasizes striving in Allah’s cause and giving charity.
Recitation of Surah At-Tawbah promotes sincere repentance, strengthens faith, and protects against hypocrisy. It is beneficial for those seeking spiritual cleansing and divine forgiveness.
Surah At-Tawbah was revealed in Medina around 9 AH, after the conquest of Makkah, addressing issues of hypocrisy, treaty violations, and the need for sincere repentance.
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