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Translation Transliteration — An-Nisa

وَإِذَا جَاءَهُمْ أَمْرٌ مِّنَ الْأَمْنِ أَوِ الْخَوْفِ أَذَاعُوا بِهِ ۖ وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰ أُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ لَعَلِمَهُ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَنبِطُونَهُ مِنْهُمْ ۗ وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُ لَاتَّبَعْتُمُ الشَّيْطَانَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا ۝٨٣

🔤 Transliteration

Wa izaa jaaa`ahum amrum minal amni awil kkhawfi azaa`oo bihee wa law raddoohu ilar Rasooli wa ilaaa ulil amri minhum la`alimahul lazeena yastambitoonahoo minhum; wa law laa fadlul laahi `alaikum wa rahmatuhoo lattaba`tumush Shaitaana illaa qaleelaa

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

And when there comes to them information about [public] security or fear, they spread it around. But if they had referred it back to the Messenger or to those of authority among them, then the ones who [can] draw correct conclusions from it would have known about it. And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have followed Satan, except for a few.

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

أَذَاعُوا بِهِ (adhaa'oo bihi): They spread it and publicized it widely.
يَسْتَنبِطُونَهُ (yastanbitoonahu): Those who can deduce and extract the correct understanding from it — the scholars of deep insight.
أُولِي الْأَمْرِ (ulil-amr): Those in authority — the people of knowledge, wisdom, and sound judgment.

Tafsir (Explanation):

This noble verse addresses a critical ethical and social principle in Islam: the proper handling of news and information, especially matters related to public security and safety. Allah describes the behavior of those whose faith is weak — the hypocrites — when they receive any news concerning peace, victory, or prosperity for the Muslims, or any news of fear, threat, or setback, they immediately spread it everywhere without verification or consideration of consequences.

The verse teaches us that when such information reaches them, they broadcast it recklessly, causing unnecessary alarm, confusion, or even harm to the community. Instead, Allah instructs that the correct approach is to refer such matters back to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and to those in authority — the people of knowledge, wisdom, and sound judgment. These are the individuals who possess the ability to deduce (istinbat) the proper course of action: what should be made public, what should be kept confidential, and how to respond appropriately in each situation.

This verse establishes a timeless principle of responsible communication: not every piece of information should be shared with everyone. There is wisdom in discretion, and there is great harm in recklessly spreading rumors or sensitive information. The scholars and leaders are entrusted with the duty of analyzing news and guiding the community with insight and foresight.

The verse concludes with a profound reminder of Allah's grace: were it not for Allah's favor upon you — by guiding you to Islam — and His mercy — by sending you the Qur'an and the Prophet — you would have followed Satan's whispers, except for a very few whom Allah had already guided before the advent of Islam, such as Zayd ibn 'Amr ibn Nufayl and Waraqah ibn Nawfal, may Allah have mercy on them.

A Call to Reflection:

Dear reader, this verse is a beautiful lesson in wisdom, responsibility, and trust. Islam teaches us to be careful with our words and to verify information before spreading it. In an age of instant communication and viral news, this guidance is more relevant than ever. Imagine how much harm is caused by spreading unverified rumors, and how much good comes from referring matters to those who truly understand.

This verse also reminds us of the immense blessing of Islam — a religion that guides us to the highest standards of conduct in every aspect of life. Allah's mercy has protected us from the whispers of Satan that lead to chaos and division. Let us embrace this guidance with gratitude, and let us strive to be among those who seek knowledge, practice wisdom, and protect the unity and security of our communities.

May Allah grant us the ability to follow this noble teaching and to be among those who bring benefit and safety to others.

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📜 Verse 81-85 — An-Nisa

81وَيَقُولُونَ طَاعَةٌ فَإِذَا بَرَزُوا مِنْ عِندِكَ بَيَّتَ طَائِفَةٌ مِّنْهُمْ غَيْرَ الَّذِي تَقُولُ ۖ وَاللَّهُ يَكْتُبُ مَا يُبَيِّتُونَ ۖ فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلًا

And they say, "[We pledge] obedience." But when they leave you, a group of them spend the night determining to do other than what you say. But Allah records what they plan by night. So leave them alone and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

82أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ اللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا

Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction.

83وَإِذَا جَاءَهُمْ أَمْرٌ مِّنَ الْأَمْنِ أَوِ الْخَوْفِ أَذَاعُوا بِهِ ۖ وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰ أُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ لَعَلِمَهُ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَنبِطُونَهُ مِنْهُمْ ۗ وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُ لَاتَّبَعْتُمُ الشَّيْطَانَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا

84فَقَاتِلْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ لَا تُكَلَّفُ إِلَّا نَفْسَكَ ۚ وَحَرِّضِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۖ عَسَى اللَّهُ أَن يَكُفَّ بَأْسَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ۚ وَاللَّهُ أَشَدُّ بَأْسًا وَأَشَدُّ تَنكِيلًا

So fight, [O Muhammad], in the cause of Allah; you are not held responsible except for yourself. And encourage the believers [to join you] that perhaps Allah will restrain the [military] might of those who disbelieve. And Allah is greater in might and stronger in [exemplary] punishment.

85مَّن يَشْفَعْ شَفَاعَةً حَسَنَةً يَكُن لَّهُ نَصِيبٌ مِّنْهَا ۖ وَمَن يَشْفَعْ شَفَاعَةً سَيِّئَةً يَكُن لَّهُ كِفْلٌ مِّنْهَا ۗ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ مُّقِيتًا

Whoever intercedes for a good cause will have a reward therefrom; and whoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a burden therefrom. And ever is Allah, over all things, a Keeper.

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Surah An-Nisa Verse 83 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And when there comes to them information about [public] security…

Surah Verse 83/176 — An-Nisa النساء (Medinan). Read Listen Translation (English). Listen: An-Nisa Listen, An-Nisa Translation, An-Nisa mp3, An-Nisa pdf. Verse 81–85. English Meaning: Français.

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